18 JANUARY 25, 2018 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
OUR LADY OF MERCY CATHOLIC ACADEMY
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy (OLMCA), located on Kessel Street in Forest Hills, seeks to provide a quality
Catholic education for children, nursery to eighth grade, and nurtures the whole child through programs
encompassing the spiritual, intellectual, social, psychological and physical development of its students.
OLMCA is fully accredited by the Diocese of Brooklyn, the State of New York and the Middle States Association
of Colleges and Schools. Through its religious education program, OLMCA aims to develop a well-rounded
Christian personality to its students, which is reflected in respect toward self and others as exemplified by Jesus in
the Gospels.
The staff at OLMCA, in cooperation with the families of its students, works to assist children in developing a
system by which to judge the use of values and skills.
The mission of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy flows from the Church's participation in the mission of
Jesus. OLMCA is committed to academic excellence that is rooted in the Catholic faith, affirmed by the teachings
of Jesus Christ, and based on our service to God, family and community.
Students participate in a full and rigorous academic program, which includes library, technology, art, music,
enrichment and physical education.
Children learn Spanish as a foreign language. Reading comprehension is a cornerstone of an OLMCA education.
Children in kindergarten to second grade participate in the Super Kids reading program where they receive
phonics instruction and build a strong foundation for language comprehension.
Third through fifth grades participate in Reading Street, and students in grades six through eight continue to
sharpen their reading skills with the Code X program. Math, science and social studies are equally as important as
religious education. Students in all grade levels participate in the Sadlier: We Believe program provided by the
school. OLMCA believes in the importance of the arts! Listen to the stellar band and Glee Club! See fifth and eighth
graders ballroom dancing!
The school additionally offers before-school and after-school programs, as well as Glee club, chess, golf, soccer,
art and yearbook.
Serving and educating the children of
Forest Hills since 1966.
Nursery through Grade 8 including
Pre-K for All!