all school information

*Summer School: 

Students and parents, if you are planning to take a summer school class to ADVANCE (not remediate), you must send your counselor proof of registration for this course as soon as possible. 

We also need to receive the transcript from the online or summer school by Aug. 1 (or contact Mrs. Conklin if you are unable to send it by then) in order to register you for the advanced class in the fall. If we do not have this information we will be unable to schedule you for the class in the fall and you will need to take that class at Mercy. Click HERE for The Summer School Request form.
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*Honors, AP, Tri-School Classes

Students, as we enter the last few weeks of the semester, please be sure to check in regularly with your teachers and counselors in order to maintain your grades. It's easy to get distracted by the end-of-the year events! 

Students who plan to take an Honors, AP, or Tri-School class next year, it is especially important that you maintain your grades, as you will be removed from these classes in June if your final grade is not at the expected level. Please discuss this with your current teacher, counselor, or the department chair if you have questions. If we do need to remove you from an Honors, AP, or Tri-School class, your entire schedule could be changed and you may not receive the courses you selected. 
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*AP exams will take place May 2 - May 13. The library will be closed during this time. Students, please make sure you eat and sleep well, and arrive 20 minutes before the scheduled time of your exam. Chemistry, Chinese, Spanish, and French tests will take place in alternate classrooms. Please check with your instructor. Students, all cell phones must be turned off and put in your bag or locker before the exam. 

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Students who have requested a Tri-School Class
for next year, 2016-2017: You and your parents must read and sign the Tri School Orientation Packet and Contract and return it to Mrs. Morello by April 28, 2016. Click HERE for packet.

A few reminders:

• If you do not sign and return the contract by April 28, the course will be removed from your approved courses list and you will not be enrolled in the Tri-School course. 
• Once a student has been placed in a Tri-School class he/she will not be permitted to drop that class for any reason. 
• Requesting a Tri-School class does not guarantee placement in that class. You will be notified of your course list in May. 

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Click HERE for the Summer School Course Catalog. Classes are available for advancement and remediation. Please sign up early so we can ensure that we have enough classes available. Your daughter should fill out the Summer School Request Form so that her schedule in the fall is accurate. 
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Adult Close-up Inaugural Program
Since this inauguration is a historic event, Mercy is opening enrollment to parents who would like to participate in the Adult Close-up Inaugural Program. The cost is $3,427 per adult. The adult program is separate from the student program and can include several highlights (subject to change).  Some of the options listed on the brochure are: a visit to Montpelier, Guided tours of the memorials, Guided tour of the Smithsonian Renwick Art Gallery,  a tour of the hidden memorials (American Veterans Disabled for Life,  Japanese American Patriotism, and Victims of Communism memorials),  Listening to Supreme Court Arguments, Tudor Place, Anderson House, Leesburg, Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, Morven Park, George C. Marshall’s House, Postal Museum, National Public Radio Studio, Octagon House, and the other typical sites. Please contact Mr. Wootten at twootten@mercyhsb.com if you have questions or would like to reserve a spot. Registration will close by May 1st and the first payment of $600 dollars is due by the end of May. 

senior parents upcoming events

Please click HERE for Important 2016 Graduation Information.

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SAVE THE DATE
Pinning Ceremony Class of 2016
Seniors Welcomed into the Mercy High School Alumnae Association
Friday, May 6th
1:30pm - Mother House Chapel
*Click HERE for invitation
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SAVE THE DATE
Mother Daughter Senior
Mass & Brunch
Sunday, May 15
10:00 a.m.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Munsey, Mercy Advancement Events Coordinator  jmunsey@mercyhsb.com or 650-762-1199. Look for your invitation in the mail this week!

Year of Mercy events

Calling all Mercy Artists! 
Year of Mercy Event: 
Mercy Art Exhibit
We are looking for Mercy Artists to submit their artwork to an art exhibit celebrating The Year of Mercy.  The theme of the submissions is Mercy.  The Art Exhibit will be held at Mercy Center, Burlingame from July 1, 2016 - August 31, 2016. Submissions due by June 1, 2016. All those interested should contact Angie Simonetti at mercyartexhibit@gmail.com

Upcoming events 

Tri-M Music Honor Society
Spring Recital!  
Thursday, April 28, 2016
3:30-5:30pm -  Reception Room (Mansion)
Mercy's chapter of the Tri-M Music Honor Society invites you to it's Spring Recital!  We had to change the date because of calendar complications so this recital will be in the afternoon.  We know that this time frame makes it hard for many of our audience to attend but we are hoping for a small but enthusiastic and supportive audience for our performers.
Some light refreshments will be served.
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*Mercy High School Chorales
Tri-School Chorus & Soloists present...

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*Mercy Artsfest
21st Annual Art Festival
A Showcase of the Visual Arts
CERAMICS  PHOTOGRAPHY  ART
Tuesday, May 10th  -  5-7pm 
Kohl Mansion

Click HERE for flyer

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*Spring Dance Concert 
Mercy High School DANCE presents...
Totally Television 
Wed. May 11th - 7:30pm
Skyline College Auditorium

Click HERE for flyer 

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SAVE THE DATE:
May 12 at 6:00pm in the Great Hall, please join Ms. Salter's Sophomore English class in celebrating the culmination of the semester-long Sophomore Action Project. Twenty-six Sophomores have spent the semester researching topics within the five Mercy Critical Concerns of Women, Racism, Immigration, Non-Violence and the Earth and their application to the world around us. Then, students were charged to volunteer with a local group, to try to positively impact the issue that they researched to help change the world for the better. 

The evening of May 12, students will present the results of their research and the action they committed to in a traditional group TED talk with elements of film, art, song, dance, photography and poetry. Topics include the Syrian Refugee Crisis, Latin American Immigrants and the American Dream, Body Image in All Girls High Schools, Global Warming, Ocean Pollution, the Black Lives Matter Movement, Food Waste and Hypersexualization of Women in the Media, among others. Come prepared to be inspired. It would mean the world to have your support! 

Light refreshments will be provided. 

Please ask your student or contact Ms. Rhiannon Salter with any questions at rsalter@mercyhsb.com. 

We look forward to seeing you on May 12! 

Click HERE for invitation

mercy parent club

*Mercy Spring Open House Food Donations

Dear Mercy Parents,  The Mercy Spring Open House is on Tuesday, May 3rd and we are asking for donations of refreshments for the event.  The Items may be dropped off starting on Monday May 2nd! All items may be dropped off in the catering kitchen located on the main floor of the Mansion.

As always, we appreciate your contribution,
Mercy Parent Club

Mercy Spring Open House Food & Water Donations Sign Up 

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*Help Needed for Mother Daughter
Senior Mass & Brunch  

MPC & Event Chairs Margie Benedetti (Olivia '18) & Kathy Bracco (Elizabeth '19) need your help, with CANDY DONATIONS and day of event VOLUNTEERS! The event is Sunday, May 15th.

Senior Mother Daughter Volunteer Sign up link

Senior Mother Daughter Brunch Candy donations sign up

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*Thank You for Your Paddle Raise to attend -Bunko Ladies Night at the Mansion!
Thursday May 5 - 6:30pm
Cinco De Mayo Style
Food, Libations and Fun!
 

Please confirm that you can attend by April 29th, to Jennifer Munsey, Mercy Advancement Event Coordinator jmunsey@mercyhsb.com

*****There is still space available on a first come first serve availabliltiy $65 per person email Jennifer Munsey by Friday April 29th if you would like to join the fun!!

*******If you did not receive a personal email invite & believe you raised your paddle please let us know by emailing Jennifer Munsey by Friday April 29th!

Thank You,
Lorin Flynn (Bridget '16) & Kim Nappi (Kate 15' & Courtney 17")

Educational Travel

*CHICAGO! CHICAGO!  
Explore the performing arts with your students on this field trip to CHICAGO! Participate in a comedy workshop with professionals, and attend Comedy Sportz Show, and visit Chicago's finest landmarks and museums. Dinner and tournament at Medieval Times! Bask in the glamour of CHICAGO- The Windy City!
Registration has begun! Lock in your spot and price now! 
Some tour highlights are a Guided Sightseeing of Chicago (Architecture based), Field Museum of Natural History, Adler Planetarium, Comedy Workshop/ Comedy Sportz Show. This is a great opportunity for your daughter to tie her classroom experience to the real world. The proposed dates are Nov 10- 13, 2016. For more information contact Nadine Baroudi at nbaroudi@mercyhsb.com.

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*Iceland Spring 2017
Parents and Students interested in
going to ICELAND:
Read about the trip below and in the attached itinerary.  We will be going for 5 days during Spring break (April 15-20, 2017) at a cost of approximately $2400.  We need to have at least 20 students interested for this trip to happen.  If you are interested, please email pbradley@mercyhsb.com by April 30.  Iceland: Fire & Ice | Reykjavik & The Westman Islands, Iceland 5-days / 4-nights in destination This picturesque island contains some of the most impressive natural wonders found anywhere in the world. Spectacular phenomena include smoldering volcanoes, slow-flowing glaciers, extruding lava, gushing geysers, bubbling mud pots, soothing thermal pools and, in the darkness of winter, the magical northern lights. With a focus on volcanology and geothermal science, we’ll uncover geysers, glaciers, thermal pools, waterfalls, wildlife and more as we soak up the Viking history that dominates this awesome place.  Click HERE for itinerary.

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G’Day Mates - Fancy a snuggle with a Koala? Ever want to box a kangaroo? Maybe we will all just have our feet waxed in Hobbiton. If this sounds like your type of trip then throw a shrimp on the barby and grab your suitcases for our 2017 VPA trip down under to both Australia and Zealand. During this 15 day trip we will immerse ourselves in art by seeing a musical/ballet or opera at the world famous Opera House and explore the architectural marvels like the skyline Gondolas and the town of Hobbiton from the acclaimed series “The Lord of the Rings”.For more information contact Gary Ferguson gferguson@mercyhsb.com or visit  http://www.eftours.com/tour-website/1812821VB?utm_source=link&utm_medium=RC&utm_campaign=sharetrip
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Music Festival in Dublin Ireland 2017 - For all Mercy girls who plan or are hoping to be in Mercy Chorales  during the 2016-2017 school year!  We are planning an amazing trip to Ireland!  This will be in June, 2017 and of course recent graduates will be invited to participate! We will be participating in a Music Festival in Dublin, Ireland with participants potentially from all over the world and the festival will be hosted by the renowned educator and composer, Henry Leck.   This is a rare and wonderful opportunity and we think that aside from performing programs and seeing the sights we will get to visit Baggot Street, where Catherine McAuley began the Sisters of Mercy. I will be sharing more about our plans...but in the meantime, don't hesitate to get in touch with me! Mrs. Matthews pmatthews@mercyhsb.com.

Athletics

*Mercy Athlete of the Week:
Junior Lacrosse player
Aisling Horgan
Aisling’s day in and day out hard work has earned her a starting position on the Mercy defense. Her tenacious play and work ethic combined with all an all around great attitude has had a positive influence for the team. Aisling is usually assigned to cover the opponent’s top offensive players and she is always willing to step up to the challenge. Keep up the great work Aisling!!!!

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All student athletes who are on a Spring sport team should now be purchasing their Crusaderwear gear designed specifically for their respective team. The site to purchase the gear can be found on the Mercy website under Athletics or click HERE.

Very Important: Every student who plays on a Mercy athletic team must be fully registered with the Appryse system.   Each athlete must have their completed physical that shows they have been cleared to participate in sports. If your daughter has not been cleared to play sports, she will not be able to start practice and/or tryouts.You can access thru the Mercy website under Athletics/Forms. 

Any student athlete participating in a sport must turn in both the athlete and guardian contract found in the Athletic Handbook. If the signed forms by both student and guardian are not turned in, the student will not be allowed to tryout. Click on the handbook link and print a copy of the contract after you have read the handbook. The Athletic Handbook can be found on the website under Athletics/Forms & Athletic Qualifications. The contracts to be signed are at the end of the handbook. The completed contracts must be returned to the Athletic Director or to the main office. 

Any Parent who is available and/or willing to drive students to games must turn in all the paperwork to the main office in order to be cleared to drive. This would be for your own car or a school van. The forms can be downloaded from the Mercy website, Athletics/Forms or click HERE.  

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College Counseling 

Tri-School California College Night at NDB
Wednesday, April 27 -  7:00PM
Notre Dame High School Belmont - Moore Pavilion
Click HERE for flyer and more info 
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Below you will find a list of dates that other Bay Area Community Colleges will begin accepting applications. 

CSM - Available now.  Apply for the Summer/Fall Term. Apply on line here!
Skyline - Applications are available now for the fall!  Click here to apply online!
Foothill College - Applications will not be available until July 5th.  Click here to sign up for summer classes!
Canada College - Applications are available now!  Click here to be linked to the application!
DeAnza College - Most likely available in April.  Check the website for more information in late March.  
City College of San Francisco - Applications are available!  Click here to apply!

The application process will be fairly straight forward.  You will most likely need to attend an orientation and placement test.  In addition, you will also most likely need to meet with an advisor before you register for classes. The earlier you apply, the sooner you will get the classes that you are interested in.  

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Upcoming college fairs:

NACAC College Fair
April 30th from 1:30 - 4:30
Cow Palace
Click here for more information and a list of all the colleges attending!

WACAC College Fairs
Various Location and dates in May
Click here to see the dates, times and locations and to register online!
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PSAT booklets available.  Now that you have your daughter's PSAT scores have been released, please have her come by Mrs. Ohanessian's office for her PSAT test booklet.  You will be able to see exactly which questions she scored incorrectly.  This will help with any test prep you might have coming up!
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Update your Naviance - As you hear back from schools, please update your naviance so we can track what schools need the appropriate paperwork.
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Scholarships - Did you receive a scholarship from a school?  Email Mrs. Ohanessian the name of the school, the scholarship, and the amount.  We like to commend our students on all of their accomplishments.
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Junior Parents - Schedule your college meeting with Mrs. Ohanessian today!  Email Mrs. Ohanessian (fohanessian@mercyhsb.com) to schedule your daughter's preliminary college meeting today!

Be a host

Host an International Student 
with gphomestay!
Looking to share an international experience with your family without leaving the comfort of your home? Open your home to an international student and receive a monthly stipend of $1500! We’ve partnered with gphomestay and together, we are looking for caring host families for the FALL 2016 semester. Visit www.gphomestay.com for more information on how you can benefit from this cross-cultural experience. Contact info@gphomestay.com or click here to fill out a Host Inquiry Form. Click here for flyer.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION about Service hours and news about a program we will be using next year.

Dear Parents,

All student's service hours are due on May 11th!  Please take the time to check in with your daughter or email me (pdiaz@mercyhsb.com) to see how many hours she has completed thus far.

Please see below to see how grades are determined for service:

• All students with completed and approved hours by May 11 will receive an A. 
• Students with approved hours by final exam week (Tuesday, May 31st) will receive a B. 
• Students with approved hours before grades are due (Tuesday, June 7) receive a C.
• Any students who turn in hours AFTER June 7 will receive an F for the 2015-16 school year. 

These grades will show on the student's official transcript in addition to the amount of hours actually completed. 

Second, next school year, a new program will be introduced so that students and parents/guardians have access to view their hours at all times! Mercy has secured a contract with the company x2VOL for this service. More details to follow in the fall. 

Lastly, thank you for all your support in helping your daughters complete their hours! Many of you drive them to their sites and then some. I know the hours you put in and I am grateful! Mercy values service for the sole reason that it builds faith and civic character which is vital component in developing the whole student!

God bless,
Peter Diaz
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Pacifica Beach Coalition MONTHLY beach cleanup 

Click HERE for Saturdays of Service 

Cafeteria Specials

Lunch Order Form - to save time, students may fill out this form and drop off at the Cafeteria in the morning. Please Visit the cafeteria for our NEW and improved daily salad selections

Thursday, 4/28: Orange Glazed Chicken, Steamed Rice and Asian veggie blend   

Friday, 4/22: Open Face Tacos, Chicken or Carnitas

*NEXT WEEK's Menu May2-6

Monday: Chicken and Broccoli Bake Sub   Chunks of tender chicken breast with broccoli florets in a rich white sauce , stuffed in a French Roll Boat style and topped with melted cheese New item, must try

Tuesday:  Greek Style Chicken with Vermicelli Rice and Vegetables Our own blend of Greek seasoning marinated Chicken breast, grilled to perfection, served with Vermicelli Rice and Vegetable blend if you haven't tried this dish yet...this is your chance to add it to your favorites list :=)

Wednesday:  Our Own Hot Dog Croissant with a side of Chilli  A quarter pounder all beef lean Hot Dog wrapped with our home made Pizza dough ,baked to golden brown, served with a side of beef and beans chili...This is a "to die for special " , limited quantity will be made , SO PLEASE Pre-Order :=) 

Thursday:  Chicken Tostada Salad Bowl  A Large crispy baked Flour Tortilla filled with our famous Spanish Rice, Beans and perfectly seasoned chicken breast bites, topped with lettuce , tomatoes, Mexican cheese blend, salsa and sour cream.  Please order before 9:00am for a vegetarian option

Friday: Meat Ball Sub  Our home made all beef meatballs served in a toasted french roll with our famous marinara sauce. Served with a side Caesar Salad.

Don't forget to check out the variety of specialty Salads daily changing to fit your taste and busy schedule....and if you ask the day before for a specialty Salad, we will gladly prepare it for you.

Feed back is greatly appreciated on menu and new items, we are here thriving to please your taste buds :=)

Have an awesome week!
Your Friends at Mercy's Café

Musc at Kohl

*Music at Kohl Volunteers

Our next concert is coming up soon on Sunday, May 1, featuring the Trio Con Brio Copenhagen. If you are available to join us, please contact Yvonne Wun, Program Administrator at admin@musicatkohl.org. We need help with front of house duties (taking tickets, distributing programs, ushering) and with the reception (preparing food platters, setting up, serving and cleaning up). Volunteer hours are approximately 6-10 PM (or whatever part of that time period you are available; we also need one person from 4:45 pm) Mercy and Serra students will earn service credit for hours served.