Dear Mercy Senior Parent/Guardian,
We are planning and looking forward to celebrating the graduating Class of 2021! Here are some updates in regard to end of the year dates, memory DVD, graduation gown, and Prom.
END OF THE YEAR DATES
Seniors were emailed the following information in regard to Easter Break testing dates, final deadlines and final experiences.
Friday, March 26
Service Hours and Reflection Paper Due.
Easter Break Testing Dates
Monday, March 29
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Math, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, World Language and Computer Science course.
Tuesday, March 30
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education or Art course.
End of Semester Dates
Friday, May 7
Final written testing for non-AP World Languages.
Tuesday, May 11
World Language Oral exams begin.
Wednesday, May 12
English Final Papers due by 11:59pm.
ALL senior work must be submitted and graded by midnight except final exams/projects/presentations.
Once a final experience is completed, classwork can be given and graded, but further homework (work to complete, additional reading, preparation for a quiz or test) should not be assigned. This will allow students time to work on other presentations, projects and prepare for other final experiences.
Senior Final Experiences
Monday, May 17
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Social Studies, Science, English, Physical Education or Art course.
Tuesday, May 18
Test day for any last test/quiz/formal assessment/paper in ANY Math, Religious Studies, Performing Arts, World Language and Computer Science course.
A final experience for seniors needs to occur on one of these days. Seniors need to be present in class May 17 and 18 only for final presentations, review days or final tests/papers. This will be determined by the classroom teacher. Seniors will be able to come and go as they please but must enter and exit the Lobby Area. The Lobby will be the only space available for seniors to gather if they remain in the building.
Thursday, May 20 - Honors Convocation, Adviser Parties and Moving Up
ALL SENIORS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE ON THURSDAY, MAY 20 FOR MERCY DAY OF CELEBRATION. THIS DAY IS TO CELEBRATE YOU! SENIORS MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE AT HONORS CONVOCATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVISER PARTIES AND MOVING UP. The details for each of these events are not finalized. Our goal is to hold them in a way that keeps our community socially distanced and safe. Stay tuned!
Wednesday, May 26
Senior Final Grades are due by Wednesday, May 26 at 9am. Transcripts will be sent to the college designated on the Senior Survey on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Look for the Senior Survey in early April.
MEMORY DVD
The Seniors will have the opportunity to purchase a memory DVD to commemorate their years at Mercy High School. This DVD will include their baby photos, senior photos, and an extended collage of pictures from their four years in high school. The cost is $25 and order from is available here, on the Class of 2021 webpage and Schoology. All money and forms are due to Mrs. Harris-Schultheis by April 24, 2021.
GRADUATION GOWN
Please see letter here from Mercy President Dr. Cheryl Kreger detailing requirements for graduation gowns. In order to participate in the graduation ceremony, every student must have her white graduation gown approved by Dr. Cheryl Kreger or her assistant, Mrs. Marlene Wojcik. You are welcome to bring your choice of dress to the Advancement Office for approval during the school day, or you can send a picture of the front and back of the dress, or a picture of you wearing the dress. Send pictures to cdkreger@mhsmi.org or mmwojcik@mhsmi.org. All seniors must have their dress approved by May 1, 2021.
PROM - NEW DATE!
Prom will be held on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at Roostertail in Detroit, MI. To accommodate the large class and option of bringing a guest, the Roostertail has arranged an outdoor tent to hold the event. A plated dinner will be served to guests at assigned tables that the students will arrange ahead of time.
Attendees will be required to wear masks at all times unless seated and actively eating or drinking, per the Roostertail’s policy. There is currently an Executive Order that does not allow dancing, so a Prom Committee made up of Senior students will be arranging a different form of entertainment. Additional communication will be sent to the students.
Please know we are working on graduation details and information is coming soon. We want to prepare for the best possible graduation event, so we thank you for your patience and support. Many blessings on the Class of 2021 during this exciting time!
Thank you,
Senior Class Moderators
Mercy Administrative Team
