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Middle States Association
Accreditation For Growth
As you know, our school is undergoing re-accreditation from the Middle States Association of Secondary Schools. We are setting our sights for the next seven school year. We intend to continue our standards of excellence into the future.
We, as a faculty and staff, have prepared a document called a "Graduate Profile".
We will be doing certain things throughout the year to help you become more familiar with this document and other endeavors.
We plan on continuing and implementing action steps to take the graduates there. Feel free to email me with your comments. (swalsh@mercyvhs.org)
Mercy Vocational High School Graduate Profile
The primary goal of Mercy Vocational High School is to provide a comprehensive, Catholic, Vocational/Academic education to students in a way that both prepares them for the workforce and motivates them to live the Gospel in word and action. Therefore, it is expected that the graduate of Mercy will manifest knowledge, attitudes, and skills that will make this possible. These three characteristics of the Mercy graduate are to be consistent with the beliefs of Mercy Vocational High School.
Knowledge
“We believe that some students are blessed with gifts that are better served through vocational education.”
“We believe that lifelong learning is the shared responsibility of students, teachers, family, and community.”
The Mercy Vocational High School Graduate will possess:
Marketable competencies for employment opportunities.
The capacity to make responsible life choices.
Strong faith and a sense of moral decency.
Clear knowledge of self and one’s role in community.
Attitudes
“We believe that every individual has inherent worth and dignity.”
“We believe that moral and spiritual development is absolutely essential.”
“We believe that within a culturally diverse environment we can build tolerance, respect, and understanding.”
The Mercy Vocational High School Graduate will possess:
A positive and reliable work ethic.
A sense of professionalism in his/her chosen career.
Respect for societal diversity.
A sense of compassion and a willingness to serve others.
Perseverance in honoring commitments.
The decency to live as a responsible citizen.
The courage for creative risk-taking.
Skills
“We believe that we are an investment in the future.”
The Mercy Vocational High School Graduate will possess:
Technological skills to compete in an ever-changing environment.
Language skills to communicate effectively.
Basic life skills for success in the workplace or in post-secondary institutions.
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