2026 - 2027 COURSE PLANNING GUIDES

COURSE REGISTRATION

Beginning in March, Counselors will meet with students individually to discuss and confirm course selections for the next school year. Students will be assigned a specific appointment time. Registration directions for each class will be posted second semester.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Mercy High School is a college preparatory school and thus strongly suggests that students plan their course of studies carefully. A minimum of 24 academic requirement credits (Class of 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029) or 25 academic requirement credits (Beginning Class of 2030) and 8 semesters of full enrollment are required for graduation. One semester course earns .5 credit and two semester course earns 1 credit. 

These 24 credits -OR- 25 credits beginning Class of 2030 include:

  • 4 credits English
  • 3 credits Social Studies include:
Two semesters of World History
One semester of American Government
Two semesters of American History
One semester of Economics
  • 4 credits Mathematics include:
Two semesters of Algebra I
Two semesters of Geometry
Two semesters of Algebra II  
Two semesters of Additional Math or Math-Related Elective (one semester senior year)
  • 3 credits Laboratory Science include:
Two semesters of Biology
Two semesters of Chemistry or Physics

2 credits of one World Language

3.5 credits Religious Studies

1  credit Visual, Performing and Applied Arts

 .5 credit Speech

 .5 credit Physical Education/Swim

 .5 credit Health

 2 credits Electives -OR- 3 credits Electives beginning Class of 2030

SERVICE LEARNING REQUIREMENT

All students must participate in community service. Beginning with the Class of 2028, the Mercy Faith In Action program will provide service opportunities of personal interest that are reflective of our faith, Mercy Critical Concerns, Core Values and Mission so students may be better inspired to be a beacon of Christ’s love for others. Students in the Class of 2028 and later are required to earn 1 service learning credit, fulfilled by completing .25 credit per year through Faith in Action service hours. Learn more at mhsmi.org/service-program.