PowerSchool Access Policy

Please note the following email was sent to all students in regard to PowerSchool access during the school day.

Beginning Wednesday, September 17 PowerSchool will be deactivated during the school day. 

A few years ago, Mercy High School engaged the Christian Learning Center (CLC) Network to conduct a site study to examine the education support systems available at Mercy High School. The study included student, parent, teacher, and administrator questionnaires and interviews - as well as classroom observations. 

One of the study's findings was that many students indicated that the electronic grading systems (PowerSchool) at Mercy seemed to increase anxiety and stress levels and affect students' concentration during school hours. Students and parents reported checking PowerSchool several times a day, especially immediately after a test or quiz. This constant checking not only decreases attention and motivation but also increases focus on grades rather than overall learning. The recommendation suggested limiting access to PowerSchool during school hours.

Mercy will return to the practice of disabling PowerSchool for students and parents from 7:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. each school day. Please note: This will not affect Schoology access.

If students need to have access to PowerSchool during the school day to discuss a discrepancy with a grade with their teacher, please email cmcmaster@mhsmi.org. 

Thank you for your support of this policy that is intended to promote a healthy learning environment for all students