• Catherine McAuley Christian Leadership Award is the premiere Senior leadership award given to the student who most reflects the ideal of service shown by Catherine McAuley, Foundress of the Sisters of Mercy. This graduate has demonstrated a commitment to the needy and less fortunate working tirelessly to witness Christian values.
• Sister Mary Giles Award is given to the student who most exemplifies the qualities of our Catholic faith and who has witnessed to the same characteristics as were found in Sister’s life.
• Joanne Lagano ’96 Award is given to the student who most exemplifies the qualities of Joanne Lagano ’96: academic excellence and school spirit as evidenced by leadership and school service.
• Sheila R. Berg ’02 Award is given to the student who has excelled in science during her four years at Mercy and has a flair for photography and/or the visual arts.

Participation in Graduation Ceremony: Seniors must pass all subjects to have the privilege of participating in the graduation ceremony. All obligations must be met before sitting for final exams prior to graduation. Seniors must attend all three graduation practices in order to participate in graduation ceremonies.

Free Periods: Seniors have the privilege of "free periods" while underclassmen have assigned study periods. Free periods refer only to programmed studies which do not include times when a teacher is absent. Seniors must report to these classes as they would any other day.

A.M./P.M. Free Periods: Seniors who are free first period or first and second period must sign in at the Assistant Principal for Student Life’s Office before going to class. Seniors who have completed all their classes may leave two (2) periods before dismissal after signing out at the Assistant Principal for Student Life’s Office. Failure to sign in/out results in detention. A second offense will result in a loss of this privilege. Students who incur 5 absences, latenesses, or early dismissals per quarter may lose senior privileges.

Leaving the Building: No student may leave the building at any time during the day.

Car Privilege: Seniors who wish to drive to school must submit a letter of authorization (obtained in the Assistant Principal for Student Life’s Office). The form must be signed by a parent/guardian and student after agreeing to abide by all of the following provisions:

1. All cars must be parked in the area assigned to Seniors.
2. A parking permit must be displayed on the rear view mirror of all cars.
3. Between 8:00AM and 3:00PM students may never go to parking area without expressed permission of the Assistant Principal for Student Life.
4. Seniors who become ill during the day and have driven to school will not be permitted to drive home early unless a parent signs the student out.
5. Our Lady of Mercy Academy does not approve of students driving to school in inclement weather; therefore, the school will not assume responsibility for any accident incurred while driving to and from school. Cars should not be driven to school on snowy days or when roads are hazardous. Cars should not be driven when snow is predicted for the day. In the event of unexpected snow during school hours, cars are to be left in parking area and the district bus used to travel home. Students will not be released early to drive home unless a note from the parent/guardian to that effect is faxed or written to the Main Office.
6. Cars parked on OLMA property are subject to search.
7. Field trips information - please see under heading Field Trips.

College Visits (Seniors Only): Seniors are directed to schedule their college visits after school, on a school holiday, during PSAT/NEDT testing day, on Professional Days, etc. College visits on a school day are recorded as an absence. Check OLMA’s calendar when making appointments.