The mission of Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary, a PreK through Grade 8 coeducational independent Catholic academy, is built upon a steadfast commitment to excellence, with a focus on empowering all students to reach their full potential and excel in high school, college, and the wider world beyond. Equipped with the essential skills of critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication, students actively engage in higher-order thinking skills as they compose, create, experiment, and discover within a vibrant learning environment....
The mission of Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary, a PreK through Grade 8 coeducational independent Catholic academy, is built upon a steadfast commitment to excellence, with a focus on empowering all students to reach their full potential and excel in high school, college, and the wider world beyond. Equipped with the essential skills of critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication, students actively engage in higher-order thinking skills as they compose, create, experiment, and discover within a vibrant learning environment.
Embracing a holistic approach to education, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary nurtures not only the Mind and Body of each student but also the Spirit, an intrinsic aspect of the Mercy experience. This commitment drives the offering of a broad range of programs, providing students with a comprehensive platform for development. The curriculum seamlessly integrates academic rigor with innovative practices, fostering a culture of exploration through project-based learning, hands-on activities, and technology integration. Exceptional curricular and extra-curricular initiatives collectively reflect student choice and voice within dynamic fine arts, electives, world language, STEM, athletics, and Quest clubs programming while promoting wellness, physical fitness, creativity, and diverse interests.
Celebration of faith and inclusivity is integral to the Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary community. Guided by a rich tradition of Mercy charism, outreach and service are woven into the school's identity, nurturing compassionate, capable, and empowered student leaders poised to make a meaningful impact on the world.
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Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary
816 Norristown Road Ambler, PA, 19002-2103
(215) 646-4916
Principal at time of Nomination: Mrs. Anne Knapke
Gwynedd-Mercy
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Built on Mercy, rooted in Gospel values, and committed to excellence, Gwynedd-Mercy Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, is a private, Catholic, coeducational school, for students in PreK through grade eight. Empowered by an enriched educational experience and inspired by the vision of Catherine McAuley, students are called to service and leadership in the global community.
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