Profile of a Graduate
Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Mercy Education is the umbrella organization of 54 schools in six countries.
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.
Compelled by Mercy
Compassion. Having concern for the needs of all, including those outside our immediate circle.
Educational Courage
Curiosity. Being open to other ways of seeing the world and exploring new ideas.
Inspired By Faith
Spirituality. Developing a personal relationship with a loving, merciful God, expressed in service and respecting other faiths.
Principled Leadership
Integrity. Standing up for or doing what’s right, including when it’s difficult or unpopular.
A Voice for Dignity and Respect
Grace. Allowing others to be fully human without judgment, while honoring what is God-like within each person.