Our Lady of Mercy Academy (New York)

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Address
Our Lady of Mercy Academy
815 Convent Road Syosset, New York, 11791 United States
Information
Religion	Roman Catholic
Type	Private, College Preparatory School
Mascot	Lady Mustang
Color(s)	Blue and White
Established	1928
Homepage	http://www.olma.org

Founded in 1928 as a Catholic College preparatory school for young women, the purpose of Our Lady of Mercy Academy (OLMA) is to provide a comprehensive education according to the precepts of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. The academy is centered on the teaching of Christ, and provides young women with an environment intended to nourish spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and social growth. Students are guided and supported with the intention of making them well-rounded, merciful, and intelligent women. Our Lady of Mercy Academy is governed by a Board of Directors and sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy.

Our Lady of Mercy Academy is chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York, is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, and is a member of the Mercy Secondary Education Association and the National Catholic Education Association. Programs for each student are planned to meet the requirements of the New York State Education Department.

There are over 30 extracurricular activities, including a sports program. The Academy is located on a spacious campus with tennis courts, a soccer field, 2 softball fields, and a gymnasium.

1 Faculty
2 Curriculum
3 Clubs and Activities
4 External links
5 Notes and references

[edit] Faculty

The faculty and staff of our Lady of Mercy Academy work to educate students in a holistic fashion within an environment designed to be compassionate and with reverence for one another and for the world. The philosophy of Our Lady of Mercy Academy is based on the Church’s threefold mission: to impart the message of Jesus, to advance the building of Christian community, and to bear witness to the Gospel message. The Academy's stated principle of Fides, Mores, Cultura (Fidelity to Principle, Moral Integrity, and Enrichment of Life), and it claims to educate its students to seek personal fulfillment as aware, contemporary Christian women.

[edit] Curriculum

The academic curriculum includes an Honors Program and Advanced Placement courses. Seniors may enroll in accredited college courses offered through St. John's University. Most Mercy graduates continue their education in competitive colleges.