IMPORTANT UPDATE: IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION |
We are excited to announce that we will soon welcome back all students to four days of in-person instruction! Wednesday will remain an online Flex Day. This change will further support the academic, emotional, spiritual and social growth of our students.
We are confident that it is safe to have more in-person instruction now that the number of COVID-19 cases has drastically declined, vaccines have become available for our faculty and staff, and community spread has decreased. Our health and safety protocols will remain firmly in place and will be required of all students.
- All students will return to four day in-person instruction in March.
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The GOAL (remote only) option for the remainder of the semester is still offered only for those students with compromised health who need special consideration. If you have questions concerning eligibility for the GOAL program, please contact Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin at edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568.
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The hybrid model will be discontinued.
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We will first welcome Seniors on Monday, March 1 with all other students temporarily remaining on the hybrid or GOAL model.
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We will welcome 9th, 10th and 11th graders to four day in-person instruction on Monday, March 15.
- To maintain social distancing at six feet, different classroom solutions will be needed. Some classrooms will have ample space, others will be moved to a larger area to accommodate more students.
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In a small number of situations, It will be necessary to split between two classrooms with an assigned teacher assistant to aid teacher-led synchronous learning, made possible by our robust technology resources. In these cases, students will alternate room location between the teacher and assistant.
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Wednesday will remain an online Flex Day so that teachers can best support individual student needs and to allow for planned small group campus activities. It is also an opportunity for deep cleaning. Students will not attend class in-person.
Please submit questions you would like prioritized and compiled into an FAQ document as we return to four day in-person instruction.
Having enough teacher assistants is necessary for our full return. If you would be interested in being a Teacher Assistant four days a week until June, click here for further information.
We are looking forward to our students returning to a schedule with more in school learning time with their peers. We once again need your help to do this. To assure everyone’s health, it is imperative that families continue to practice recommended health protocols including avoiding large gatherings, wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing. We also respectfully ask that you not allow groups of students to meet at your home and that your daughter not be allowed to meet with groups at other homes or indoor locations to help mitigate spread of COVID-19.
We are delighted for our students return and thank you for your continued prayers and support!
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Sunday, February 21, 2021
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mothers and daughters are invited to join us to discuss and reflect on the theme and book The 5 Love Languages for Teenagers led by speaker and Mercy alumna Dr. Monica Jackson '00.
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Black History Month Assembly
Thursday, February 25 & Friday, February 26 from 10:15am to 11:25 am in 4th Hour Classrooms. Schedule can be found here and linked on school life calendar. Additional details are forthcoming.
Black History Month Resources
Join Mercy schools in celebrating Black History Month. Black History Month presents an important opportunity to continue our efforts to dismantle institutional racism in our schools and communities; to further our commitment to find intentional solutions to injustices; and to celebrate African Americans and recognize their vital role in U.S. history. Resources for MESA schools:
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SAVE THE DATE FOR PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES |
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 4
12:00pm to 3:00pm & 5:00pm to 7:00pm
The online scheduling information and link will be emailed the week of February 22.
Winter Break Days Off School
Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5
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YOU'RE INVITED TO A COUNSELING WEBINAR |
Mercy Counseling Department Presents
"Improving Executive Functioning Skills"
Wednesday, March 10
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Session will provide insight, tips and strategies for improved attention and focus, planning and organization, cognitive flexibility; emotional regulation, impulse control.
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Boardercross Success!
Congratulations to the Mercy Boardercross Team on a strong finish to the season! The team State qualified for the first time and Ashley Phillips placed 5th individual overall.
Spring Sports Registration
Registration for spring sports is going on now through 2/26/21. Students are asked to complete the online form here. All athletes are required to have a complete FinalForms Profile, including valid physical.There is no participation without registration, but registering does not mean you must tryout. Spring sports start date is 3/15/2021 for Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field.
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SISTERS OF MERCY LENTEN JOURNEY |
Tomorrow, February 17 is Ash Wednesday. This year the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas will focus on the Beatitudes throughout their Lenten journey. Our Mercy Education community was invited to share participation in a variety of ways.
Spiritual Reflections
Share Your Photos to Inspire Others
How do you engage in living/witnessing the spirit of the Beatitudes today? Please send submissions to jhearle@mhsmi.org. We will share the submissions throughout the Lenten season with MESA.
Mercy Meatless Mondays
Lenten customs often help us to see more clearly the message of Jesus and focus on the needs of others and our world. Our spiritual focus on the Beatitudes can be heightened through participation in Mercy Meatless Mondays, an effort to reduce the consumption of meat in the Lenten season as a way to care for creation. The Mercy Meatless Mondays guide features recipes submitted by members of the Mercy community and includes space to reflect on how these recipes can be mindfully prepared.
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MI STUDENT AID VIRTUAL COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID NIGHT |
Students and families looking for help paying for college are invited to register for a Virtual College Financial Aid Night provided by Treasury’s MI Student Aid team. Sessions will be available every Tuesday and Thursday evening during the month of February from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Participants will be able to gather information on the following financial aid topics:
- FAFSA application information
- Federal financial aid programs
- State financial aid programs
- Scholarship searching
- MiSSG Student Portal Accounts
All sessions are open to the public and participants are encouraged to sign-up for one session only due to limited space.
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2021-22 MERCY HS FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION |
The Financial Aid application process is now underway at Mercy High School. In order to be considered for financial aid for the 2021-2022 school year, you must complete and submit the application requirements by the April 30, 2021 deadline.
Please note that Financial Aid is awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the successful completion of a FACTS Management Grant and Aid Assessment application. The application may be found at the following website: https://online.factsmgt.com/.
In addition to the FACTS Management application, a student essay and cover sheet must be submitted to Mercy High School, Office of the President. Please visit Mercy financial aid webpage here for more detailed information.
The total amount of financial aid assistance distributed each year by Mercy High School is based upon the availability of funds and the number of qualified applicants who have submitted their application by the April 30 deadline. Applications submitted after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list and considered if and when funds become available.
Please note, if you have received any type of financial aid from Mercy High School in the past, you must reapply each year in order to be considered for renewal for the upcoming school year.
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COVID-19 Reporting
In assessing the health and safety of our community, we ask that any student COVID-19 positive test result or exposure be reported to the Dean of Student Affairs, Mrs. Eleasha Tarplin (edtarplin@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3568).
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 data within our Mercy HS community is disclosed at the end of each week on our COVID-19 webpage. Please know that you will be personally contacted if you are ever considered to be at any exposure risk.
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LifeChanger
Each of our Mercy team members is extraordinary and as a community, we are exceptionally blessed to have such amazing dedication and talent. An example of this is Trish Brown’s efforts in developing support programs for our students that are inclusive and sensitive to unique social and emotional needs. Trish’s scope reaches beyond the student base, as she also works to support our larger community, positively impacting staff, athletes, Mercy families and colleagues at a national level. Trish is nominated for the LifeChanger of the Year Award and you are welcome to show your support and read more here.
Counseling Newsletter
Read the February issue of Counseling Good News here. Features include: Spreading the Love; Dear High School Me; Did You Know; Action Items for Allies & Advocates; Virtual College Financial Aid Info Nights; College Fairs; Class of 2022 College Planning; Changes to the SAT; Peer 2 Peer Memo; and more.
Newsprint
Check out the latest issue of the student-produced Newsprint here with features on Becoming Globally Educated; Spreading, Maintaining & Having Hope; Swingin into Second Semester; Entrepreneurs; Let's Get Educated; Finding Your Spark and more.
Attention Class of 2023 - DATE CHANGE for PreAct
Please be advised the PreACT originally scheduled for Wednesday, April 14 will now be held on Wednesday, April 21. Sophomores, if you didn't complete the initial survey about the PreACT (that was due on 1/22), you will be contacted via email.
2021-22 Tuition Information & New Online Payment System
NEW FOR 2021! Mercy will start using Smart Tuition for tuition invoicing and payment which will allow us to offer many options to pay tuition and school fees online. Further details and account access instructions are forthcoming this week. Enrollment Agreements for current students will be available this week. Please complete the enrollment forms along with your deposit by March 31, 2021 to ensure the best programs and elective offerings for your daughter.
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