Mercersburg Academy

Meaning and Mastery: Mercersburg Academy's academic program fosters a self-determined, meaningful connection to learning in order to promote long-term retention of knowledge and joy in learning. Through ongoing and formative feedback, iteration, and the promotion of student autonomy, students are supported to stretch themselves academically and absorb and apply new knowledge. Consider Mercersburg's capstone experiences: All Mercersburg students participate in a capstone program in their senior year: MAPS, Research Science, or Springboard. Capstones are dynamic, self-directed endeavors built around each student's individual scholastic and personal interests. They are designed to foster original thinking and allow students to proliferate their own ideas while producing compelling work, helping to solve real-world problems, and preparing for college. Civic Engagement: Through an intentionally designed program, Mercersburg upholds civic standards that are tailored specifically for the composition and needs of the Mercersburg community. The program aims to cultivate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential to participate as a well-informed and engaged member of our community, nation, and world. By harnessing Mercersburg's culture of individual humility and its collective pride, the civic engagement program prepares students to lead and serve the world.