Grading System
Grading policy for Merion Mercy Academy 
| Grade | Range | Grade Points (GP) |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97 - 100 | 4.3 |
| A | 93 - 96 | 4.0 |
| B+ | 88 - 92 | 3.5 |
| B | 83 - 87 | 3.0 |
| C+ | 78 - 82 | 2.5 |
| C | 73 - 77 | 2.0 |
| D | 70 - 72 | 1.0 |
| F | 69 & below | 0.0 |
Increment
+ 0.2 to each GP for A level courses
+ 0.4 to each GP for AP level courses
No increment in the case of a failure (F).
Distinguished honors: GPA of 4.0 with no GP below 3.5, conduct grade of at least 88, no “U” for minor courses (PE, Health, etc.)
Honors: GPA of 3.5 with no GP below 3.0, conduct grade of at least 83, no “U” for minor courses (PE, Health, etc.)
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Merion Mercy Academy is a college preparatory school. In grades 9 through 12, subjects are assigned to students in accordance with Pennsylvania state requirements and Merion Mercy Academy philosophy. While students are expected to take 24 credits (at least 6 credits each academic year), additional credits may be earned according to student needs and future plans. Students are required to take four credits of theology and English; at least three credits of social studies, mathematics, and science; at least two credits of a foreign language; one credit of health/physical education; one half credit of writing; and at least three and one half elective credits.
COURSE LEVELS
Courses are offered on 3 levels:
Level AP: Advanced Placement courses for which college credit may be received. Students are expected to take the AP exam at the end of the course. The AP exam fee will be added to the tuition bill.
Level A: Advanced courses. Qualifying marks and department approval are prerequisites for most of these courses.
Level CP: All other courses are standard college preparatory courses.
ONLINE COURSES
AP courses offered through Apex Learning cost approximately $450 per semester (subject to increase by Apex Learning).
Students who choose to enroll in an online course must have Internet access at home as well as an e-mail account. Access at school will be provided but due to the nature of the courses, access at home must also be available. Students need the following skills to be successful in an online course: ability to organize, study, and learn in an independent environment; ability to work with others; effective written communication skills; technical capacity; critical thinking; desire to learn in a new medium; demonstration of patience; and commitment to learning.
Students who are considering enrolling in an online course must receive permission from Miss Danovich.