Special Programs at Mercy High School
Mercy High School's commitment to providing students with a well-rounded learning experience motivates its four distinct special programs. These programs offer students unique opportunities designed to help them explore career interests, gain experiential learning outside of the classroom, and prepare them for success.
Class of 2023: 2nd Round Special Programs Applications due April 28!
Mercy High School's commitment to providing students with a well-rounded learning experience motivates its four distinct special programs. These programs offer students unique opportunities designed to help them explore career interests, gain experiential learning outside of the classroom, and prepare them for success.
Class of 2023: 2nd Round Special Programs Applications due April 28!
Women in Science & Healthcare (WISH)
Established in partnership with St. Mary’s Medical Center, the WISH Program affords students the opportunity to explore career paths in various healthcare professions. Students engage in clinical immersion experiences while taking honors and Advanced Placement courses in math and science. Students begin the program participating in a year-long clinical experience at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Throughout their years at Mercy, students benefit from intensive pre-health career advisement, and opportunities to share their developing knowledge of public health issues with the community.
Established in partnership with St. Mary’s Medical Center, the WISH Program affords students the opportunity to explore career paths in various healthcare professions. Students engage in clinical immersion experiences while taking honors and Advanced Placement courses in math and science. Students begin the program participating in a year-long clinical experience at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Throughout their years at Mercy, students benefit from intensive pre-health career advisement, and opportunities to share their developing knowledge of public health issues with the community.
Women in Technology (WiTECH)
WiTECH provides students with experiences and preparation to enter into STEAM related disciplines in college. Focusing on the impact of technology on our world, WiTECH students develop technology-based skills including digital and media production, programming and coding, network development, web design, Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), mobile app creation, design with 3-D printers, and robotics. Students begin the program with a week-long workshop during the summer.
WiTECH provides students with experiences and preparation to enter into STEAM related disciplines in college. Focusing on the impact of technology on our world, WiTECH students develop technology-based skills including digital and media production, programming and coding, network development, web design, Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP), mobile app creation, design with 3-D printers, and robotics. Students begin the program with a week-long workshop during the summer.
Women in the Performing Arts (WIPA)
WIPA provides students the opportunity to develop skills and talents in the areas of dance, theatre, production management, and stage and technical design. In partnership with San Francisco and Bay Area theatre and dance companies, students further cultivate their craft through master classes and participation in three major school productions. Students begin their exploration of the performing arts through the completion of a summer workshop prior to starting 9th grade.
WIPA provides students the opportunity to develop skills and talents in the areas of dance, theatre, production management, and stage and technical design. In partnership with San Francisco and Bay Area theatre and dance companies, students further cultivate their craft through master classes and participation in three major school productions. Students begin their exploration of the performing arts through the completion of a summer workshop prior to starting 9th grade.
Women in the Arts (WITA)
WITA offers intensive and extensive multimedia and fine arts instruction and presentation for the serious art student. Studio arts and Advanced Placement courses are offered in drawing and design, art, and ceramics. In addition, students gain immeasurable exposure to the rich artistic community in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Classroom and studio learning is complemented with demonstrations by mentor artists, outside learning experiences, and apprenticeships with local visual artists. Students begin their study with a two-week advanced summer workshop prior to their 9th grade year.
Visit our Online Gallery of Alumnae and Current Student Artworks
WITA offers intensive and extensive multimedia and fine arts instruction and presentation for the serious art student. Studio arts and Advanced Placement courses are offered in drawing and design, art, and ceramics. In addition, students gain immeasurable exposure to the rich artistic community in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Classroom and studio learning is complemented with demonstrations by mentor artists, outside learning experiences, and apprenticeships with local visual artists. Students begin their study with a two-week advanced summer workshop prior to their 9th grade year.
Visit our Online Gallery of Alumnae and Current Student Artworks
