St. Mary Academy - Bay View is an independent, Catholic school serving a diverse population of girls from pre-school through grade twelve. In the tradition of the Sisters of Mercy, we foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. We are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith. We support and actively implement the following Mercy values: Compassion and service Educational excellence Concern for women and women's issues Global vision and responsibility Spiritual growth and development Collaboration