Support

A Nurturing Environment

We’re dedicated to ensuring that your daughter has the support she needs to succeed.

Our fusion of mentoring and counseling services empowers our students to embrace their authentic self with courage and confidence. Enhancing the learning process, our support personnel guide the development of all Merion Mercy students with their academic and personal concerns, and higher education goals.

Mentors
Our teachers are always available to provide mentoring to students who are free to select a teacher (or teachers) they feel the strongest connection with. This allows for mentoring relationships based on shared interests and specific skill sets — we’ve found that the strongest mentorship often occurs through sports and extracurricular activities.

Counselor
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.
 

Holistic Student Review Process

Merion Mercy Academy takes pride in its commitment to cultivating well-rounded students—a hallmark of the private school experience. Recognizing the significance of going beyond traditional academics, we embrace a holistic approach that encompasses artistic expression, athletics, and co-curricular activities to foster comprehensive student development. Central to this ethos is the Holistic Student Review Process, a distinctive MMA initiative designed to ensure that students fully engage with the diverse array of opportunities available to them.

Led by Sister Danielle Gagnon, RSM, Assistant Head of School for Mission Integration, and Maya Johnson ‘12, Dean of Students, the Holistic Student Review Process also gauges the student's sense of belonging within the Merion Mercy community.

A Dedicated Space

Our counseling suites provide versatile meeting and workshop areas. The space allows MMA counselors, specialists, and tutors the opportunity to work with your student one-on-one, as part of a group, and/or with parents, teachers, and other professionals, giving her the freedom to share and to grow without distraction.

“The most special thing about attending Merion is the constant support from everyone. As I walk through the halls each day, I love knowing that I will pass by various teachers and classmates who have helped me at my worst, and celebrated me at my best.” —McKenna Foody '23, Springfield, PA