Mission & Educational Philosophy

The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, exists to serve young women by:

• Providing a quality Catholic education within a caring faith community;
• Offering an academic curriculum which provides opportunities for all learners to excel;
• Empowering young women to be responsible leaders in service to others;
• Offering the opportunity to build a sense of community with students of diverse abilities and backgrounds;
• Providing academic and real-life experiences that prepare them for life and work in an age of rapid change.

A Woman of Mercy is:

• Rooted in the values of Jesus;
• Well-educated and self-disciplined;
• Enriched by diversity;
• Compassionate and generous;
• Able to lead and willing to serve;

...who graciously shares these values with others.

- The major concern of Mercy Academy is the individual student. We strive to develop each student to her greatest potential by providing her with an environment for maximum growth, at a level commensurate with her abilities.

- We strive to develop in each individual a sense of responsibility to herself, community, and society. Each young woman is encouraged to pass on the spiritual, cultural, social, and intellectual heritage which has been entrusted to her keeping.

- We believe the prime responsibility of each student is to learn how to learn and think critically. Our goal is a self-motivated learner who is interested in expanding her knowledge and who is capable of applying what she knows to human problems.

- We teach each student an awareness of the religious and ethical dimensions of life so that her talents and knowledge will be used with wisdom, compassion, and integrity.

- We strive to create in each student a sense of her own power and identity as an emerging adult, with self-confidence and a knowledge of her strengths and limitations.

• Concern for Individual Growth and Development
• Personal and Social Responsibility
• Lifelong Learning
• Critical Thinking
• Real-life Applications and Problem-Solving
• Faith in Action
• Confidence, Capability and a Healthy Sense of Self