I have to say that I have been very pleased with the entire Mercy experience. Initially, I thought a public school might be good for my daughter, but then when realizing that the students there, often times turn their heads to violence and bullying in order to protect themselves, I realized that I worked
... Read more too hard to empower my daughter with the smarts and compassion to look away. I did not want her to avoid the ugly, but help in making things better. I have 'sold' Mercy to several other families as I have said to them that it is a true 'Investment' in your daughter's educational future and one that you will not regret. My daughter has flourished at Mercy. If you are looking for a well rounding experience for your daughter, Mercy is the place for your young lady! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
Fantastic, Girls are pushed to excel and do their best. My daughter improved her study skills and is now doing very well academically. She didn't want to go to Mercy, but after about 1 month she loved it..Great athletics as well as academics!
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Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
My daughter loves Mercy. The academics are rigorous (could be a little less homework). There is a good variety of electives, sports and other extracurricular choices.
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/08
My Daughter has thrived at Mercy. This is the way school used to be in public schools and should be today. There are no discipline problems and social events are supervised. The community has the same goal in mind - education. The Girls thrive in a wonderful environment. Thanks Mercy!
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Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
I wish I could say better things about Mercy. Like many Parochial schools, if your child fits the mold--- go for it. But if your child has learning challenges, personal issues or academic problems, this school is not going to help you get her on the right track. You'll spend thousands of extra besides
... Read more the ridiculous tuition to get tutoring. The communication with teachers varied from excellent to nonexistent. The students can be vicious, so watch out if your daughter takes things too personally or you don't drive a mercedes. What you are paying for it prestige an rigourous academics. If that is what you are looking for, Mercy is the place for your daughter. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/07
My daughter did not want to go to a all girl High School where they had to wear uniforms, have religion and actually have discipline. We made her go anyways and her first six months she did not talk to us much. However once she got use to it, she loved it. We even let her to a tag along day at the
... Read more public high school with a friend of hers at the end of her freshwoman year. We then gave her the option to go to the public High School ans she said said there is no way she was leaving Mercy. She is now on recruitman team, sports teams, president of Ski club and now considering going to a private catholic college. Mercy is well worth the money, the best investment I have ever made. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/07
Amazing! My daughter is a junior and she never loved school until she went to Mercy. The courses are challenging, teachers well prepared and suportive, wonderful group of peers, close bonds with teachers, administration, students and parents. She has been able to choose from a rich selection of electives
... Read more and has been involved in student government, community volunteer work, and sports. The single sex education model has freed her to concentrate on academics but has not hindered her social life. Mercy has many activities with Xavier HS (another excellant school- all boys). She's now hoping to find a college with an atmosphere like Mercy's. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/18/06
I am a 1988 graduate who loved attending Mercy High School. I have great gratitude for all of my teachers and friends I had, but more for my parents who made my educational experience a priorty and choose such a wonder school for me.
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Middletown schools — Mercy High School is located at 1740 Randolph Rd, Middletown CT 06457. 1740 Randolph Rd is in the 06457 ZIP code in Middletown, CT The school district for Mercy High School is the Diocese Of Norwich Education Office. Mercy High School is a Catholic school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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