Academics

At Merion Mercy, office hours are intentionally built into the school day, giving students time to meet with teachers for extra help, enrichment, or guidance.

This dedicated period fosters collaboration, strengthens relationships, and ensures that every student feels supported in her learning journey. It’s a space where curiosity is encouraged, questions are welcomed, and connections between students and faculty thrive.
 

At Merion Mercy, mentoring is personal. Students can choose the teacher (or teachers) they connect with most, creating relationships rooted in shared interests and unique strengths.

Time and again, we see the most powerful mentorships blossom not just in the classroom, but through athletics, the arts, and extracurricular activities.
 

As a member of the Student Support Team (SST), our Learning Specialist helps students discover how they learn best and equips them with strategies to thrive academically and personally.

Partnering closely with teachers, the Learning Specialist ensures that students receive the right support and accommodations while also fostering essential skills like organization, time management, and critical thinking. 
 

Merion Mercy Academy recognizes that all students learn differently. Students may qualify for and receive accommodations by providing the following documentation:

• Evaluation completed within the last 2 years

• Updated 504 Plan within the last year

• A letter from a doctor or therapist explaining the diagnosis and expressing any accommodations that should be granted

List of Academic Accommodations

College counseling at Merion Mercy is a personalized, four-year program that guides students and their families through every step of the college selection process.

Our student-first approach emphasizes self-discovery, helping each young woman understand her strengths, values, and goals as she explores her options. We believe the journey begins within—empowering her to make choices that align with who she is and who she hopes to become.

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Student life at Merion Mercy offers a vibrant balance of character development, community, and growth in mind, body, and spirit. With more than 60 clubs, activities, and traditions—from liturgies and service opportunities to celebrations and assemblies—students discover talents, form lifelong friendships, and experience education in its fullest sense.

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Belonging is at the heart of the Merion Mercy community, where every student is embraced and valued for who they are. Through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives, we create spaces where students can express themselves, connect with others, and feel supported in their unique identities.

Guided by the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and the Mercy tradition, we strive to build an authentic and inclusive community where all are empowered to live mercy and seek justice

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Our counselor is a licensed professional trained to help students with more personal concerns. Her office is open every school day, and girls are welcome to drop in, or make an appointment by email.

Our counselor is held to professional standards of confidentiality when dealing with personal student affairs, as outlined by the American Counseling Association, the American School Counseling Association, and the National Association for College Admission Counseling.