Mercyhurst Preparatory School is a four year co-educational Catholic secondary school founded by the Sisters of Mercy to prepare students from all religious and ethnic backgrounds for a successful, productive, and compassionate life in an ever-changing and interdependent world.
Mercyhurst Prep education is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ and a modeling of Judeo-Christian values; excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, service to our local and global communities, and the dedication and active support of the students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni of the Mercyhurst community.
Club or Organization: Baking Club, Calamari's Thanksgiving Dinner for the Homeless, Chrysalis, Critical Concerns, DIY Club, Fashion Club, Feed the Hungry, Fitness Center, French Club, Junior Achievement, Math Club, Mercy Service Project, Minecraft, Model United Nations, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Reading Club, Robotics and Technology Club, Serteens, Ski Club, Spanich Club, Speech and Debate, Spirit Club, Student Council/Student Government, The Joseph of Arimathea Society, The Ophelia Club, Travel Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Women in Motion
Arts and Music Programs: Concert Choir, Dance Company, International Thespian Society, Orchestra Ensemble, Show Choir
School Notes
MISSION STATEMENT: Mercyhurst Preparatory School
is a four year co-educational Catholic secondary school founded by
the Sisters of Mercy to prepare students from all religious and
ethnic backgrounds for a successful, productive, and compassionate
life in an ever-changing and interdependent world. A Mercyhurst
Prep education is based upon the teachings of Jesus Christ, the
charism of Mercy, and a modeling of Judeo-Christian values. We
strive for excellence in academic and co-curricular programs, we
promote service to our local and global communities, and we foster
the dedication and active support of the students, parents,
faculty, staff, and alumni of the Mercyhurst community.
THE MERCY CHARISM CORE VALUES: compassionate
presence, justice, service, hospitality, and concern for the
dignity of all persons.
BELIEF STATEMENTS:
We believe that:
God is the center of our existence and Christ is our model for
truth and compassion.
Compassionate presence, justice, service, and concern for the
dignity of all persons (the charism of our foundress, Catherine
McAuley) are the foundation of our school and of a moral and
enlightened society.
Positive moral and religious values lived out in ethical
conduct and service are fundamental to an interdependent
society.
All children can succeed in a positive educational
environment.
Everyone has an obligation to offer his or her gifts in service
to others.
Education is the responsibility of the entire community.
The dignity and worth of each individual must be recognized and
valued.
The family is the most significant institution in society.
Understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity are
critical to world peace and global harmony.
Lifelong learning is essential to fulfillment of one`s
potential in a changing, interdependent world.
Individual actions influence the world and its people.
Each person must assume stewardship of this planet.
Appreciation of the arts enlightens the human mind and
spirit.Intellectual honesty is the cornerstone of the academic
community.
Those who have much are obliged to share their resources with
those who have less.
The active pursuit of wellness enhances one`s quality of
life.
Decades ago private schools could have been accused of being elitist. You had to have money to attend. The student populations were fairly homogeneous. Fortunately that has changed.
The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $10,258 for elementary schools and $16,082 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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