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Online Courses:
Junior and Senior students have the ability to take additional elective courses online through Educere/RCSJ at an additional cost. This supervised online learning program provides opportunities for learning outside of the walls of the school while delivering and promoting valuable distance learning skills and abilities. Students that take courses through RCSJ will earn college credits with successful completion of their courses.
Mini-Mester Courses:
Our Lady of Mercy Academy students take part in a week-long experiential learning Mini-Mester during their freshman, sophomore, and junior years. These courses offer diverse learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom and may occur on campus, in local communities, or involve overnight travel. A full course catalog is shared annually. Past Mini-Mesters include The Art & Culture of Puerto Rico, Discovering the Hidden Gems of South Jersey, The Golden Isles, Cooking for College & Beyond, Love in Action, Exploring the Galapagos Islands, and CSI: Newfield.
Innovation Blocks (iBlock):
These courses promote the exploration of new interests, creativity, and the rewards of courage. There are both student and teacher-led iBlock courses. Students are able to propose iBlocks that align with their interests as an opportunity for leadership within our community. While student-led iBlocks have a teacher moderator, the student leaders are responsible for planning the activities of each meeting and preparing deliverables. The focus of iBlocks range from the arts to movement to academics. Some sample iBlock courses include Musical Theatre, Journalism, Art through Film, Yoga, OLMA Newscast, and Culinary Arts. Students are registered in one or two iBlock courses per school year.