Be MORE at Mercy!

Be MORE at Mercy!

MIDDLETOWN, CONNEC TICUT

Learn MORE. A STRONG AND DIVERSIFIED PROGRAM Mercy High School offers a rigorous and challenging academic experience that prepares students for college and beyond. Three academic levels serve a wide range of students’ interests and ability levels: Honors, Advanced College Prep and College Prep.

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Mercy recognizes the importance of advanced learning courses and programs that provide both an intellectual challenge to our students with superior academic ability and prepares them for the college admissions process.

Advanced Placement Courses

College Level Courses

Mercy offers Advanced Placement courses as early as sophomore year to students with outstanding academic ability. Admission to any academic course is based on the individual student’s established standard of achievement and the endorsement of the appropriate instructor.

Mercy also provides students with opportunities to take college level courses through the UConn Early College Experience Program and the Wesleyan University High School Scholars Program.

Current Advanced Placement courses include: • Biology • Calculus • Capstone Research • Capstone Seminar • Chemistry • Computer Science A • Computer Science Principles • English Language • English Literature • European History • French 5 • Latin • Physics 1 • Physics 2 • Psychology • Spanish 5 • Statistics • U.S. Government • U.S. History • World History

Current UConn courses include: • Biology (8 UConn credits) • European History (3 UConn credits) • Spanish 5 (6 UConn credits) • U.S. Government (3 UConn credits) • U.S. History (6 UConn credits)

2020-2021 Scholastic Awards and Distinctions

• AP Computer Science A

Students who qualify may enroll in select college classes at Wesleyan University.

Mercy Online Courses In addition to in-person classes at Mercy, online courses offered during the summer enable students to fulfill academic requirements, or to take electives not offered during the school year.

Popular elective courses include: • Business and Personal Finance • Creative Writing • Drawing and Design • Introduction to Law • Journalism • Psychology • Publishing • Scientific Illustration

Female Diversity Award: Awarded to Mercy three years in a row by the College Board.

• AP Capstone Diploma: Seven students received AP Capstone Diploma (awarded to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing).

AP • Scholar with Distinction: Eight students received AP Scholar with Distinction (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams).

AP • Scholar with Honor: Eight students received AP Scholar with Honor (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams).

AP • Scholar: Nineteen students named AP Scholar (granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams).

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Learn MORE. COURSE OFFERINGS 2021-2022 Theology

Theology 1 Adv Theology 2 Adv Theology 3 Adv Theology 4 Adv

English

English 1 H English 1 Adv English 1 Col English 2 H English 2 Adv English 3 H English 3 Adv English Lang AP English 4 H English 4 Adv English Lit AP Publishing H Publishing Sem Publishing Adv Creative Writing H Creative Writing Adv Multicultural Lit H Multicultural Lit Adv

Social Studies

World History H World History Adv World History Col World History: Modern AP Modern History H Modern History Adv Civics H Civics Adv U.S. History H U.S. History Adv U.S. History AP/ECE Psychology S1 H Psychology S2 H Psychology S1 Adv Psychology S2 Adv Psychology AP U.S. Government AP/ECE European History AP/ECE Sociology H Sociology Adv Global Affairs Adv Economics Adv Intro to Law H Art History Adv Biogeography 1 Adv Biogeography 2 Adv

Latin

Latin Lit Ovid/Petronius H Latin Lit Vergil H

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French

French 1 H French 1 Adv French 2 H French 2 Adv French 3 H French 3 Adv French 4 H French 4 Adv French 5 AP

Spanish

Spanish 1 H Spanish 1 Adv Spanish 1 Col Spanish 2 H Spanish 2 Adv Spanish 2 Col Spanish 3 H Spanish 3 Adv Spanish 3C Col Spanish 3D Col Spanish 4 H Spanish 4 Adv Spanish 5 Adv Spanish 5 AP/ECE Span/Lat. Amer. Films H

Italian

Italian 1 H Italian 1 Adv Italian 2 H Italian 2 Adv Italian Lang. & Culture H Italian Lang. & Culture Adv Italian Literature H Italian Literature Adv

Mathematics

Algebra 1 H Algebra 1 Adv Algebra 1 Col Geometry H Geometry Adv Geometry Col Algebra 2 H Algebra 2 Adv Algebra 2 Col Adv. Algebra Col Pre-Calculus H Pre-Calculus Adv Calculus AP Statistics Adv Statistics S1 Adv Statistics AP

Science

Biology H Biology Adv Biology Col Chemistry H Chemistry Adv Conceptual Chemistry Adv Physics H Physics Adv Conceptual Physics Adv Physiology H Astronomy/Cosmology Adv Neuroscience Adv Current Issues in Science H Scientific Illustration Adv Biogeography 1 Adv Biogeography 2 Adv Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1 AP Physics 2 AP

Technology/Business

Tech. Fundamentals Adv Computer Apps Adv Bus/Per. Finance Adv Digital Marketing Adv Intro Comp. Sci. H Comp. Science A AP Comp. Science Principles AP Publishing H Publishing Adv Game Design Adv Fashion Design Adv 3D Animation Adv 3D Character Animation Adv

Fine Arts

Concert Choir Adv Concert Choir (Sem) Adv Beginner Guitar Adv Guitar 2 Adv Chamber Choir H Orchestra Adv Orchestra (Sem) Adv Music in Film Adv Basic Art Ceramics Art History Contemporary Crafts Drawing & Design Scientific Illustration Adv Studio Art Studio Art (Sem) Game Design Adv Fashion Design Adv 3D Animation Adv 3D Char. Anim. Adv

Health/ Physical Education Health Adv PE - Sports PE - Fitness

Other

AP Capstone Seminar AP Capstone Research SAT Prep Academic Support

Mercy In-Person Summer Courses

Technology Fundamentals Mercy Advantage

Mercy Online Summer Courses

American Government Anatomy Art History Astronomy/Cosmology Creative Writing Economics Fitness Global Affairs Health Intro to Psychology Speech Street Law

Extra-Curricular Courses

Mock Trial Robotics Show Choir PE-Team Sports PE-Hiking Club PE-Fitness Program

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Do MORE. ABUNDANT OPPORTUNITIES “Coming to Mercy is one of the best decisions I ever made. I have met some of the most amazing people, and Mercy has provided the environment to learn skills that I will carry throughout my life.

By getting involved in athletics, especially basketball and lacrosse, I connected with people who shared my interests and leadership qualities. Through the extra-curriculars and supportive administration, I have gained the courage and confidence to become the Student Activity Council President, Vice President of Italian National Honor Society and lacrosse captain.

I will be forever grateful to Mercy for helping me pave the way to my future .”

—Madilyn Carbone, Class of 2022

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Mercy excels in athletics, offering students a full roster of opportunities to participate in interscholastic sports throughout the academic year.

Athletic Teams

(Varsity and Junior Varsity teams for some sports)

• Basketball • Cheerleading • Cross Country • Field Hockey • Golf • Gymnastics • Ice Hockey • Lacrosse • Soccer • Softball • Swimming and Diving • Tennis • Track • Volleyball

2020-2021 Athletic Awards and Distinctions

Participation Fall 2020:

• 155 athletes and 8 managers = 163 students

46%

• Soccer Team: 2020 SCC Division

of students involved in Fall sports

Winter 2020–2021:

• 68 athletes and

4 managers = 72 students • There usually are 18–22 cheerleaders competing during the winter

Spring 2021:

• 137 athletes and 3 managers = 140 students

21%

of students involved in Winter sports

39%

of students involved in Spring sports

A Champions; Four team members named All SCC; Coach named SCC Division A Coach of the Year, All Area Coach, United Soccer Coaches High School Region Coach of the Year.

Gymnastics: Four team members • named All SCC. • Indoor Track: New school record in 400m.

• Outdoor Track: Three school

records broken: 200m, heptathlon, 400 hurdles; Four team members named All SCC. Softball: Four team members • named All SCC.

Mercy offers a vast array of clubs, organizations and activities to engage students with a wide range of interests—there’s something for everyone.

Student Clubs, Organizations and Activities

• All Are Welcome • Badminton • BeAT (Be a Tutor, NHS sponsored) • Breakfast Book Club • Broadcast Journalism • Catherine's Shawl Ministry • Chess Club • Cooking Club • Dance Team • Ecology Club • Fashion and Design Club • Fight Against Cancer (FAC) • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) • Helping Hands/Helping Paws • Japanese Club • Justice and Peace— Want Peace? Work for Justice • Library Advisory Club • Math Team • Medical Minds • Mercy Ambassadors/ Recruitment Team

• Mercy Hiking Club/Tiger Trails • Mercy Life Issues • Mercy Students 4 Change • Mercy/Xavier Drama Production • Mercy/Xavier International Thespian Society

• Mercy/Xavier Musical • Mock Trial Team • Ping Pong Club • Peer Ministry • Robotics/Girl Up • Rotary Interact Club • SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) • Save the Elephants • School Store • Ski & Snowboard Club • Social Media Club • Student Council (StuCo) • Ukulele Club

2020-2021 Awards and Distinctions for Mercy Clubs, Organizations, and Activities

• Mercy Varsity Math Team:

1st place finish in the Middlesex County Math League for four consecutive years (2018–2021).

• TechTigers Robotics Team: Won the regional Chairman’s Award three years in a row (2019–2021).

FIRST robotics describes the award as, “The most prestigious award, it honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the mission of FIRST.” • Connecticut Music Educators Association of Regional Ensembles: Two Mercy students accepted into the program.

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Connect MORE. BUILDING SUPPORTIVE REL ATIONSHIPS Opportunities abound from day one, and continue through graduation and beyond.

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Beginning with the Big/Little Sister Program during Freshwoman year, new relationships and life-long friendships are created through peer support and mentorships.

Each girl is matched with a “Big Sister” to help with her transition to Mercy.

When she reaches her Junior year, she will become a “Big Sister” to an incoming Freshwoman.

The Mercy circle of friendship continues to grow with each new “Little Sister”.

Engaging traditions such as Pin Ceremony, Junior Ring, Retreat Day, Cake Auction, and celebrating masses together, bring our Mercy community closer, strengthening bonds that will last a lifetime.

Caring and Dedicated Faculty and Staff

A Welcoming Home for International Students

Every member of the faculty and staff is passionate about providing girls at Mercy High School with a safe and nurturing environment.

Mercy has welcomed international students from: Austria, China, Greece, Italy, Korea, and Thailand.

A Vibrant Community

Austria

Mercy High School is located in a residential area of Middletown, Connecticut (approximate population 47,000), near the Middlefield line.

Students are drawn from around 50 rural, urban, and suburban Connecticut communities in Middlesex, New Haven, New London, Hartford, and Tolland counties, as well as from foreign countries.

Connecticut

Italy Greece

Xavier High School, an all-boys high school located three miles east of Mercy, shares opportunities for social and cultural activities. Adding to the vibrant community are Wesleyan University and Middlesex Community College, both located in Middletown.

China

Korea

Thailand

Traditionally, the international student population is approximately 3% to 5% of the Mercy population.

International students receive support from the minute they arrive on campus from members of Mercy administration, teachers, and students. International students are encouraged to become active members of the school through athletics, clubs and student council.

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Focus MORE. INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION At Mercy, providing attention to individual students’ needs is our top priority.

Our environment nurtures students and supports parents every step of the way, through all four years of high school.

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Mercy has a well-developed and unique Advisor Program that pairs each student with a faculty member for her entire high school career.

Each faculty member (advisor) has an advisor group that consists of students in all four grade levels, creating a special place for peer-mentoring and one-to-one connections.

Advisor groups meet daily and Advisors are the point person for Mercy Girls— helping with whatever is needed—from locker combinations Freshwoman year to writing college recommendations for Seniors.

At Mercy High School, each student is cared for and supported as an individual. School counselors serve the needs of students in the areas of academic, college, career and personal counseling. Each freshwoman is assigned a counselor who advises her and follows her progress throughout her four years at Mercy.

From the beginning, our school counseling team works with each Mercy student to establish a plan for the upcoming years. The team creates a plan which assures that each student is placed in classes that will encourage them to grow, develop talents, deepen knowledge and understanding, and become active members of the school community.

Counselors work closely with students, teachers, administrators, and parents with an unwavering commitment to provide the best guidance and counseling services possible. School counselors are always available to meet with students and parents before, during, and after the school day.

The emphasis for each year is as follows:

• Freshwoman Year: Transition and

academic adjustment to high school Sophomore Year: Career • exploration and academic goals • Junior Year: College/Career search and planning, and academic progress Senior Year: College/Career • planning, placement, and transition, and academic success

School Counseling presents a variety of timely informational programs for students and their parents, covering topics including standardized test interpretation, career choices and resources, college admission, financial aid planning, and NCAA information.

Every Mercy Junior and her parents are invited to attend an individual family conference with her counselor to discuss the college search/planning process.

Mercy High School students and parents are also provided access to, and training in, the use of Naviance, a state-of-the-art online resource that is invaluable in helping to develop plans for the future. Mercy is a Test Center for both SAT and ACT.

Preparing Mercy students for the college search process includes:

• Family conference and evening

programs Chart out the college search process • with each individual student and develop a personalized plan • Use of print materials, computer programs such as Naviance and College Board, SAT prep classes and NEACAC Collaborate with English Department • on college essay • Construct a student resume • Attend college fairs • Schedule appointments with college admission officers who visit Mercy’s campus • Practice exams for SAT (PSAT)

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Give MORE. FAITH AND SERVICE

“We can never say it is enough…”

­—Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM)

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The Mercy charism inspires students to respect the dignity of others and to provide leadership and service to foster community, understanding and compassion in local and global environments.

The Sister Frances Warde Service Program at Mercy encourages students to make service to others an ongoing aspect in their lives by requiring students to complete 100 hours of community service prior to graduation.

It is a requirement that is enthusiastically embraced by students, who derive great personal satisfaction from the meaningful impact they achieve.

Mercy student service in the community examples include:

• Food drives outside of Mercy • Soup kitchens • Junior counselors at Vacation Bible

Schools, swim camps, recreation and sport camps, etc.

• Annual Mercy mission trip • Animal shelters • Hospital volunteer and visiting nursing homes • Assist at elementary, preschool and middle schools • Libraries and museums • Help at the Red Cross, Leukemia Society, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.

• Special Olympics • After school programs and special projects • Helping at service agencies • Church related service: Religious Education assistant, lector, altar server, choir member, St. Vincent de Paul helper, Confirmation retreat team member, usher, helping at the parish school, assisting at the parish fair, etc.

Literacy programs • • Specific projects for neighbors in need • Assisting the elderly

• Environment issues • Service at Mercy • MARC volunteer • Sport team manager • School counseling volunteer • Tutoring

As part of the Sister Frances Warde Service Program, Mercy students completed

10,743 service hours

in the 2020–2021 school year with an economic impact of

$333,570!

(Data as of June 30, 2021)

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Discover MORE. MERCY BY THE NUMBERS Mercy High School is a college preparatory high school with an enrollment of approximately 400 girls. It is accredited by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges and by the State of Connecticut.

STUDENTS AND FACULT Y

ACADEMICS

Students come from

50

Towns in Connecticut

20

Advanced Placement Courses

20 Average

(including AP Capstone™)

Class Size

27% Diversity 73% Catholic Students 1:14 Teacher to Student Ratio 1:1 College Counseling

Support for Juniors and Seniors and their families

90%

of Faculty hold Advanced Degrees

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106

Online Classes Summer 2021

89 Students 8 Honor Societies

ACTIVITIES

44 Clubs

AWARDS AND ASSISTANCE

91

Elected Leadership Positions

14 State Championship Titles

$6 Million

in Scholarships and Grants Awarded to the Class of 2021 to attend the colleges of their choice

49% 25 Athletic Teams

of families receive

Tuition Assistance For the 2020–2021 school year, Mercy students received

$1,101,995 All School Catholic Mass

in Aid and Scholarships including $110,000 awarded in Academic Scholarships to attend Mercy High School MERCY HIGH SCHOOL | MIDDLETOWN, CT | 15

Become MORE. PROFILE OF THE GRADUATE Our Profile of the Graduate is how students come to manifest and embody our Core Values.

It’s the culmination of everything a Mercy Education hopes to achieve.

Throughout the student’s journey, this blueprint defines the attributes they’re expected to acquire and the steps they’ll take to gain them. With the Profile of the Graduate, every experience and academic opportunity is linked to and aligned with our Core Values.

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Educational Courage

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Mercy students, in the spirit of our founder Catherine McAuley, are steadfastly determined to take Mercy into an interconnected world. Our shared sense of social consciousness is fortified by universal empathy and a conviction that all are worthy of God’s mercy. This deep awareness and compassion move us to take principled action and serve the needs of others.

Student Attributes: • Compassion. Having concern for the needs of all, including those outside our immediate circle.

• Empathy. Putting yourself in someone else’s shoes to understand their feelings and perspectives.

• Responsibility to Serve. Fulfilling the duty to not just care about other, but to take action on their behalf.

Mercy students welcome the challenge of pursuing their full potential in a culture of excellence, critical thinking and curiosity. Their multifaceted journey builds character while it builds essential skills.

Our holistic program expects engagement, a thirst for knowledge and personal responsibility, while preparing students to thrive for a lifetime.

Student Attributes: • Curiosity. Being open to other ways of seeing the world and exploring new ideas.

• Personal Accountability. Staying disciplined in decision-making, proactive in correcting mistakes and self-motivated in our studies.

• Critical Thinking. Gathering and objectively evaluating and analyzing information through reflection and reason.

Mercy students become living models of faith and forceful advocates for Gospel values. Grounded in our Catholic identity in the Mercy tradition, we welcome all faiths and are strengthened and shaped by these relationships. As we pursue a personal relationship with God, we strenuously follow Jesus Christ’s example of social justice, love and service.

Inspired

By Faith

Student Attributes: • Spirituality. Developing a personal relationship with a loving, merciful God, expressed in service and respecting other faiths.

• Modeling of Jesus Christ & Catherine McAuley. Living life with abundant love, compassion, generosity and hospitality, demonstrating the strength of infinite mercy.

• Ethical & Moral. Following a personal code based on Gospel values that guides action and choices.

Mercy students are poised to lead with their unique gifts. Prepared with an ethical and moral compass, we put Mercy values into action and work assertively for what is right. We’re equipped to make difficult choices, learn from our mistakes and develop high emotional intelligence. As an international community, we’re confident in our ability to make a positive difference and push for systemic change.

Principled Leadership

Student Attributes: • Integrity. Standing up for or doing what’s right, including when it’s difficult or unpopular.

• Lifelong Learning. Always learning something new, gaining skills and wanting to know more, in all walks of life.

• Emotional Intelligence. Recognizing and welcoming emotions within ourselves and others to build resilience and healthy relationships.

Mercy students honor the intrinsic value of the individual and recognize God’s presence in each person.

We embrace a global vision and value differences of opinion, and are unafraid to confront hostile or hurtful attitudes. By standing up for those who can’t, we go beyond acceptance to help make sure everyone feels recognized and heard.

A Voice For Dignity and Respect

Student Attributes: • Grace. Allowing others to be fully human without judgment, while honoring what is God-like within each person.

• Advocate. Being a forceful defender, supporter and sometimes spokesperson for the values and people we hold dear.

• Inclusivity. Going beyond tolerance to embrace diversity, while accepting and serving with open arms.

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Succeed MORE. EXCEED EDUCATIONAL GOALS “At Mercy, you get the chance to meet amazing people, and not only friends, but adults, too.

Your teachers want to help you succeed. They want the best for you and are very understanding.

They will help you with whatever you need.”

—Mercy Student, Class of 2021 Math Team After School Practice

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Mercy High School Grading System

Grade Point Average

Mercy High School uses a weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) based on a 4.0 scale. The weighted GPA takes into account the fact that more advanced courses earn more quality points for a grade than the same grade in a less difficult course.

Each numeric grade is assigned quality points adjusted according to the level of course and the credit earned.

The scales below apply to one credit courses. To compute points for 0.5 credit courses, multiply by 0.5.

GRADES Grade Equivalent A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D F

The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed according to a system of weighting courses based on the level of difficulty at which the course is taught.

The grade point scale for leveled courses is printed below. Unleveled courses (Course Level 5) are not considered in the calculation of the GPA. The cumulative grade point average (GPA) is based on the student’s academic career at Mercy High School. The GPA is calculated at the end of each semester for seniors. The GPA is calculated at the end of each school year for freshwomen, sophomores and juniors. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 at the end of sophomore or junior year to be eligible for selection to the National Honor Society. The Honor Roll is published at the end of each term.

COURSE LEVEL 4

Numerical Grade 97–100 93–96 90–92 87–89 83–86 80–82 77–79 73–76 70–72 67–69 65–66 Below 65

AP–Advanced Placement Quality Point 5.00 4.65 4.35 4.10 3.75 3.45 3.25 2.95 2.60 2.30 2.00 0.00

COURSE LEVEL 3 H–Honors Quality Point 4.65 4.35 4.05 3.80 3.45 3.15 2.95 2.65 2.30 2.00 1.75 0.00

Graduation Requirements A minimum of 25 credits is required for graduation. In addition to credits earned in theology and physical education, all Mercy students are expected to complete the following: • English: a minimum of 4 credits • Mathematics: a minimum of 3 credits • Science: a minimum of 3 credits • Social Studies: a minimum of 3 credits (including 1 credit in U.S. History and 1/2 credit in civics/government) • World Language: a minimum of 2 credits • Technology: a minimum of 1/2 credit • Phys. Ed.–Health: 1.5 credits

COURSE LEVEL 2 ADV–Advanced College Prep Quality Point 4.33 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.00

COURSE LEVEL 1 COL–College Prep Quality Point 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00

Examination Scores Comparisons* Mercy ’21—College Bound Seniors:

Mercy ’20—College Bound Seniors:

2020 National SAT average (female):

Mercy ’21—Top 20% of Senior Class:

Mercy ’20—Top 20% of Senior Class:

2020 Connecticut SAT average (female): EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)...548 Math mean....................................................519

EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)... 580 Math mean................................................... 557 ACT Composite Score.................................27 EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)... 678 Math mean................................................... 695 ACT Composite Score.................................28

EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)... 593 Math mean................................................... 557 ACT Composite Score.................................24 EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)... 680 Math mean................................................... 649 ACT Composite Score.................................29

EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing)... 535 Math mean....................................................519 ACT Composite Score.................................21

* Not all Seniors took the SAT or ACT due to COVID-19. Statistics for the National and State Class of 2021 will be released by the College Board in the fall of 2021.

National and State Class of 2020 statistics are the most recent available data at the time of printing.

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Imagine MORE. WELCOMING MERCY GRADUATES Each year, our graduates are accepted at colleges, universities, and institutions of higher learning that recognize their outstanding character and the superior quality of a Mercy High School Education.

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Adelphi University Albany College of Pharmacy Albertus Magnus College American University Arizona State University Assumption College Auburn University Babson College Bard College Bates College Bay Path University Baylor University Becker College Belmont University Bentley University Boston College Boston University Bowie State University Brandeis University Brown University Bryant University Bucknell University Canisius College Case Western Reserve University Catholic University of America Central Connecticut State University Champlain College Christopher Newport University City University of New York Clark Atlanta University Clark University Clarkson University Clemson University Coastal Carolina University Colby College Colgate University College of Charleston College of the Holy Cross College of William and Mary Colorado State University Columbia University Concordia University Connecticut College Cornell University Dartmouth College DePaul University Dickinson College Drew University Drexel University Duke University Duquesne University East Carolina University Eastern Connecticut State University Eastern Michigan University Elon University Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Emerson College Emmanuel College Endicott College Fairfield University Fairleigh Dickinson University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University

Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Institute of Technology Florida International University Florida Southern College Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville Franklin & Marshall College Franklin Pierce University Furman University George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Gettysburg College Gonzaga University Hampshire College Hampton University Harvard University High Point University Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Howard University Indiana University at Bloomington Iona College Ithaca College James Madison University Johnson & Wales University Keene State College King’s College La Salle University Lafayette College Lasell College Lehigh University Le Moyne College Lesley University Liberty University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Loyola University New Orleans Lynn University Manhattan College Manhattanville College Marist College Marquette University Marymount Manhattan College MCPHS–Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Mercer University Merrimack College Miami University, Oxford Middlebury College Monmouth University Montclair State University Mount Holyoke College Muhlenberg College New York Institute of Technology New York University Nichols College Notre Dame College Northeastern University Nova Southeastern University Occidental College

Ohio State University Pace University Pennsylvania State University Pepperdine University Plymouth State University Princeton University Providence College Purdue University Quinnipiac University Reed College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rice University Roanoke College Rochester Institute of Technology Roger Williams University Rollins College Rutgers University Sacred Heart University Saint Anselm College Saint Joseph’s University Saint Michael’s College Saint Peter’s University Salve Regina University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence College Seton Hall University Siena College Simmons College Skidmore College Smith College Southern Connecticut State University Southern New Hampshire University Spelman College Springfield College St. Bonaventure University St. John’s University St. Lawrence University Stanford University State University of New York Stetson University Stevens Institute of Technology Stonehill College Stony Brook University Suffolk University Susquehanna University Syracuse University Temple University Texas Christian University The George Washington University The New School The Savannah College of Art and Design Trinity College Trinity College Dublin Tufts University Tulane University Union College (New York) University of Alabama University of Arizona University of Bridgeport University of California, Los Angeles University of California, All Campuses University of Central Florida

University of Chicago University of Colorado at Boulder University of Connecticut University of Delaware University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Hartford University of Illinois University of Kentucky University of LaVerne University of Maine University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Massachusetts University of Miami University of Michigan University of Mississippi University of Missouri University of New England University of New Hampshire University of New Haven University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh University of Rhode Island University of Richmond University of St. Andrews University of Saint Joseph University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Scranton University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern California University of Tampa University of Texas University of Toronto University of Vermont University of Virginia Villanova University Virginia Tech Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Wellesley College Wentworth Institute of Technology Wesleyan University West Point, United States Military Academy Western Connecticut State University Western New England University Wheaton College MA Worcester Polytechnic Institute Xavier University Yale University

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Be MORE at Mercy!

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VISIT WWW.MERCYHIGH.COM TODAY Start your journey to be MORE at Mercy by contacting Mary-Clare Wamester, Director of Admissions at admissions@mercyhigh.com or call 860 346-6659 ext. 115

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VISION

For every student to grow academically, spiritually and individually into inspiring, empowered and compassionate women who demonstrate lifelong learning, a moral compass, and awareness of their gifts, while meaningfully benefitting society.

MISSION

Mercy High School provides a challenging college preparatory academic experience with a strong foundation of Catholic teachings, and traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, in a safe and nurturing environment that promotes service, confidence, ethical leadership, and respect, encouraging each student to flourish individually while rooted in community.

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF

MERCY HIGH SCHOOL 1740 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457-5155 phone (860) 346-6659 | fax (860) 344-9887 www.mercyhigh.com