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        Our School        

Why Enroll?

Academics

At Mount Merici, students receive a strong foundation for future success. Our Stanford Achievement Test scores are consistently high. Last year’s average Grade 4 test scores equaled those of Grade 8 students nationally. Fifth grade scores averaged ninth grade equivalency and average scores of sixth graders rivaled those of Grade 10 students across the nation.

"Students are encouraged to assume responsibility for their learning," says Principal Susan Cote. "That ownership allows them to successfully succeed throughout their schooling and into their adult lives."

Emphasis on Service

The Serviam Shield, our logo worn on student uniforms, means "I will serve." Serving others is a component of every class curriculum, from prekindergarten efforts to collect canned goods for the needy, to sixth graders working at area soup kitchens. Each student is taught they can make a difference.

Disciplined, Safe Environment

Here, discipline is synonymous with respect. Children learn that behaviors which enhance themselves, also benefit others.

Mount Merici also gives families reassurance by providing a secure environment. While we welcome visits by family and friends, we are mindful of safety measures, limiting outside access to ensure security. Children of Mount Merici know they are loved, protected and safe.

Enrichment Opportunities

The teaching curriculum here is complemented with enrichment opportunities including: music, sports, Scouts, French classes (K-6), technology instruction, arts, Big Buddy Program (K-6) and a Violin Program (Grades 4-6). This year, Pre-K-Grade 6 students studied Deaf Culture Awareness and had the opportunity to meet and communicate with deaf students.

Providing such enrichment opportunities helps young students learn and respect other populations and discover their individual potentials.

Faith Focus

The school day begins and ends with school prayer and there is daily religious instruction. Liturgical Celebrations are held monthly. We also offer weekly "Prayer Room" visits where students of all religions are welcome to openly share faith and pray together.

"Sometimes I pray for my Mom in Prayer Room," says one student. "Then I get to draw pictures about how I feel."" Religious education and faith are at the center of our life’s work.

Because, "Every child is a sign of God’s love. A child is the greatest of God’s gifts. Mother Teresa

Parental Involvement

In choosing to enroll your children at our school, you make a commitment to be part of their learning and contributing members of the school community.

"Keeping up with what is happening at school benefits us as parents," says volunteer parent Amy Hammond. "And it shows the kids we care."

Parents of Mount Merici—both past and present—can attest to the comfort and support of the family atmosphere inherently present at our school.

Family Support

With an increasing number of both parents in the workforce, we admire and respect the sacrifices made today to educate and raise a family. To assist families, Mount Merici offers tuition subsidy programs sponsored by area Catholic parishes and needs-based and multiple child scholarships. We also offer an eight-week summer daycare and both early morning and after school care. We take pride in supporting parents who support their children.

"It’s reassuring to know my son is being cared for in a positive environment," says a parent.

Proven Track Record

More than 80 percent of our students are listed on secondary and high school honor rolls. At Mount Merici, there is a long and rich history of providing quality education.

Mount Merici alumni, Henry Beck (Class of 1999), became Waterville City Councilor at the age of 19 and attended Colby College. He says students "educated here have a clear advantage." In his words, "Mount Merici students are lucky to have increased emphasis on academics and to have learned they have responsibility to a higher purpose."

We are proud of our students—both past and present—for who they are and will become. It is a privilege to be a part of each of their lives.

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