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Female student leaders can thrive in an all-girls school environment and gain valuable real-world experiences. But leaders don’t emerge overnight. It takes time to build character that balances taking initiative when collaborating with others.

Presentation High School continues to develop great female leaders, even in this time of remote or online learning. “The Leadership Program at Pres has been going strong even though we are not on campus.

As an all-girls, Catholic, independent school in San Jose, California, Presentation High School has received national attention for the academic achievements of its outstanding students.

This past year, the world changed overnight. While we work to solve the immediate, unprecedented challenges of 2020, we also need to reexamine how we address future issues. And it all starts with a 21st century education.

A list of recommendations and tips on how to choose the right private / independent school for your daughter, understand the educational and co-curricular programs they offer and decide if it is a good match for your family.

In June 2020 we announced our DEI action plan along with our school-wide commitments, these include: 

• A Demonstrated Commitment To Diversity

• A Demonstrated Commitment To Equity

• A Demonstrated Commitment To Inclusion

• Systematic Reform Of Core Systems,  Policies, and Student Experience

Read on to see our progress to date in the areas of student experience and community development. We will continue to provide regular updates to the community on our commitments in this critical area of focus. 

The benefits a single-sex educational environment for girls are well documented. From academic achievement to finding her voice, when a student attends an all-girls school, the impact it has on her intellectual and personal development is impressive and far-reaching.

The admissions process for private schools during the COVID-19 pandemic has called for a lot of adjustments. Campus and classroom visits may be currently postponed or restructured, but admissions offices are working hard. They are still able to provide the virtual materials and resources prospective students and their families need to decide if a school is right for them.

Remote learning at Presentation High School focuses on consistent communication to keep educating and engaging students through virtual methods.

Here are four key strategies to keep you, or your student, on track to finishing the academic year strong while learning online.  

Girls of all ages are faced daily with many challenges. By providing opportunities, you can empower your student with the confidence and control to become a strong and confident leader.

Here are 5 ways to empower girls to become leaders to ensure that you’re providing them with the best opportunities:

Congratulations to Presentation's Siobhan O'Byrne for receiving the University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator Award. Presentation alumna, Hannah Ni '20, nominated Ms. O'Byrne for the award with these words, "Ms. O’Bryne introduced me to the wonderful world of psychology, and was one of the most compassionate teachers I have had. I admire her vigor and willingness to try new things, and her open door/open room policy was a safe place to voice our concerns. I am so grateful to have been her student,” Ni said.