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Honors and Acceleration

Students are encouraged to challenge themselves in rigorous coursework at a level that helps them meet their full potential. Teachers have identified prerequisite skills students will need to be successful in accelerated and honors level courses, and will make recommendations accordingly. These and other measures will be taken into account when determining placement. The honors and accelerated courses are developed internally by departments in accordance with identified standards. 

Advanced Placement Courses

The Advanced Placement Program® gives willing and academically prepared students the opportunity to engage in college-level work while receiving high school support.

Pre-AP courses align with department and College Board standards to ensure students learn the necessary concepts and develop the critical thinking skills to succeed in future AP and college courses.

Curiosity, creativity, confidence, motivation, and commitment are key components for success in AP courses. Students can expect a significant amount of homework in each AP course. Due to the College Board's extensive AP course curricula, students enrolled in AP courses should expect to have assignments over school breaks, including summer. Each year Mercy offers a minimum of 22 different AP courses.

The College Board

"You don't need to be top of your class to be an AP student, but you'll want to be prepared for the AP course you choose. All AP courses require that you come to each class prepared and willing to do your best work. To choose an AP course that's right for you, talk to your counselor or a teacher about the subjects that interest you and ask about your options for learning the skills to help you succeed." 
Students enrolled in any AP course are required to take the AP exam and pay the exam fee (approximately $100).

Dual Credit

Mercy offers an exciting opportunity for students to earn college credit through a variety of courses in partnership with Monroe Community College and Rochester Institute of Technology. By choosing the dual credit option, students can gain valuable college experience while still in high school. Upon successful completion, students earn college credit that is trans­ferable to most colleges and universities across the United States. This opportunity gives students a head start on their academic journey, helping them save time and money while gaining a competitive edge for future educational and career opportunities.

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