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Mercy Montessori
Mercy Montessori is Cincinnati's first Catholic Montessori elementary school and provides students with a personalized education from preschool - 8th grade. Mercy offers a sliding scale tuition model, weekly swimming instruction, a farm-to-table microeconomy program, and attracts students from over 60 zip codes. Mercy educates the whole child and develops a strong foundation for learning. Mercy strives to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school where all those who are part of our community feel a sense of belonging.
Purpose
To educate students ages 3 - 14
Vision
Mercy’s strives to instill and nurture in its students: A respect for others, A love of God, A sense of personal and communal responsibility, Joy in discovery, Self-confidence, Inner discipline, Interdependence, A peaceful approach to problem solving
Mission
Mercy Montessori Center, with Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas as our inspiration, nurtures the development of the whole child in the context of a Catholic Montessori community that inspires the love of God, respects individual differences, cultivates life-long learning, and helps each child become a contributing member of society.
Additional Culture Details
Mercy Montessori strives to strengthen our community and broaden our vision and understanding of living mercy and seeking justice to build a truly authentic and inclusive community. Guided by our Mercy mission, we deepen our understanding and appreciation of a diverse community and recognize the ongoing opportunities in listening to and learning from one another.
In May of 2023, Mercy hired its first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) who works with staff, students, families, and stakeholders to cultivate a community where every person feels seen, heard, and valued. When considering school choice, we know that families seek schools that actively work to provide a culturally responsive and enriching education experience. With families representing 60 zip codes, the core of our DEIB work is to provide guidance and support that builds a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school where all those who are part of our community feel a sense of belonging.
Learn more about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Mercy here: https://mercymontessori.org/discover/deib/
Mercy Montessori is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
In May of 2023, Mercy hired its first Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) who works with staff, students, families, and stakeholders to cultivate a community where every person feels seen, heard, and valued. When considering school choice, we know that families seek schools that actively work to provide a culturally responsive and enriching education experience. With families representing 60 zip codes, the core of our DEIB work is to provide guidance and support that builds a diverse, equitable, and inclusive school where all those who are part of our community feel a sense of belonging.
Learn more about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at Mercy here: https://mercymontessori.org/discover/deib/
Mercy Montessori is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education.
Values
- Compelled By Mercy
- Mercy students, in the spirit of our founder Catherine McAuley, are steadfastly determined to take Mercy into an interconnected world. Our shared sense of social consciousness is fortified by universal empathy and a conviction that all are worthy of God’s mercy. This deep awareness and compassion move us to take principled action and serve the needs of others.
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