Technology at Mercy High Earns School Apple Designation

Mercy High School in Farmington Hills has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013 to 2015, recognizing the school's integration of technology across the curriculum and school life.

According to a Mercy press release, Apple Distinguished School designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence, and demonstrate a clear and consistent vision of exemplary learning environments.

“Mercy has a decade of experience as a 1:1 computing school. Using Apple technology provides students with concepts and experiences that will prepare them for higher education and future careers,” said Carolyn Witte, Principal.

All ninth graders are required to take a Design Foundations course, which teaches multimedia skills in photo, film, animation, and web design. Students collaborate on writing, and edit each other’s work using iOS apps; text, video, and audio recordings. An iWizard student technology team provides training and resources to the school community. Several faculty members present at regional conferences on topics related to instruction using the iPad. 

“At Mercy, students have the opportunity to be technology teachers and program innovators. Mercy High School is always positioned for change because it has developed the capacity to learn and lead in the field of technology,” said Dr. Cheryl Kreger, President.