Academic Support Center

Mercy High School is pleased to announce the opening of the new Academic Support Center (ASC) dedicated to providing individualized support for Mercy students in core academic subjects.

Academic Support Center (ASC) Daily Hours of Operation

7:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday 

7:00 am - 4:00 pm Friday

Based on Mercy's commitment to educating the whole person, the goal of Mercy's Academic Support Center is to provide students with the resources needed to become successful learners in the 21st Century.

Mercy's Academic Support Center, located in the back of the  Russell Hall Library, offers a variety of resources for all students and is dedicated to providing individualized support for Mercy students in core academic subjects, including assistance with math, science, foriegn language and writing.  With a commitment to life-long learning, our goal is to ensure that our graduates have gained the skills they need to be successful not only in college but in life.

The Academic Support Center (ASC) opens at 7:00 am daily with adult and peer tutors available for subjects including math, science, English, history, Spanish, and religion.

Important:  To guarantee an appointment with the tutor of your choice Register online,  but feel free to drop-in without an appointment for just-in-time tutoring anytime! For questions regarding registering online, please click on the 3 Easy Steps to Registering online. or contact Mary Hurley, Dean of Academics with any questions.

The Academic Support Center (ASC) combines the services of the following centers and provides tutoring in one convenient location. 

• Math/Science provides an enriched learning environment for all students in math and science classes in which students can work together on complex problems, receive assistance and tutoring from faculty as well as participate in the Peer Tutoring Program.
• Reading and Writing Center started in the Fall of 2006 and is modeled after the writing centers found at most universities. At Mercy's RWC students can work with a professional tutor on writing assignments from classes in all subject areas as well as college application essays. In addition, the Center also provides support for the students' reading. The Reading and Writing Center is the place where students can learn different strategies for getting the most out of their reading assignments. Writing workshops are also offered throughout the year.  For more information contact Jenn Wells, Reading & Writing Specialist.
• Foreign Language offers support to students in American Sign Language (ASL), French and Spanish. This includes one-on-one support from teachers and peer tutors.

For more information regarding the Academic Resource Centers contact Mary Hurley.

Academic Mentoring and Educational Support Program
Students with documented learning differences receive additional support through our  AMES Program.  AMES assists students with identified learning differences who need additional support to be successful in our college preparatory environment. Click here for more information. 

Prospective students may contact Ellen Williamson, Admission Director.