Events and Visits
Presentation High School offers a variety of ways for future Panthers to experience life on campus. Click on the tabs below to learn more about our annual admissions events for prospective students and families.
Eighth Grade
You are a Decision Maker: It is time to solidify your choice for high school. There will be many opportunities to make sure PHS is the best fit for you.
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Presentation Ambassadors Club (PAC) Buddy A Presentation Ambassadors Club (PAC) Buddy will be assigned to walk you through admissions at Presentation throughout your 8th grade year. Your buddy will invite you to events, check-in with you throughout the year, and answer any questions you have about Presentation.
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Virtual Middle School Workshops: for French, Leadership, Dance, Choir Ongoing
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Virtual High School Information Nights September and October
Catholic Middle Schools Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.- These High School Information Nights are hosted through the Diocese of San Jose and are open to any families whose students currently attend a Catholic school. During this event you will have a chance to explore several Catholic High Schools in our area through video and meet with our Admissions Director and students to learn about all Presentation has to offer your daughter.
Private Middle Schools Oct. 1 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a private middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
Public Middle Schools Oct. 7 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a public middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and our Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
- Virtual Shadow Experiences September, October, November, December, January - in order to prioritize the health of your daughter and our students we have adjusted our shadow program accordingly. We know how important the shadow experience is in helping students decide where they want to spend their four years of high school so we have developed two experiences for students to choose from based on their availability.
The Gold Shadow Experience allows students to join us virtually from 11:30am-1:30pm to participate in mini academic lessons with Presentation faculty, hear from our program directors, and learn about life in plaid from our students. The Blue Shadow Experience allows students to join us virtually from 3:45pm-4:45pm to meet virtually after school with several Presentation students to dive deeper into what life in Plaid really looks like. These are great opportunities to meet members of our Presentation community!
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Virtual Open House Oct. 25 - The high school admissions process is about finding the school that is the best fit for you. You want a partner in education that inspires, empowers and nurtures its students and their unique gifts. We invite you to get to know Presentation and all we offer during our virtual Open House.
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Virtual Application Workshops Instruction and tips for completing and submitting the application. October (Oct. 8 and Oct. 20), November (Nov. 4 and Nov. 16), December (Dec. 1 and Dec. 9), January (Jan. 11).
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Virtual Application Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Families (Taller de Solicitud para Familias Hispanohablantes): Nov. 9 - El Taller Virtual de Solicitud para Familias Hispanohablantes ayudará guiarlos paso a paso en llenar la solicitud y responderá a cualquier pregunta que tenga durante el proceso.
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Virtual Friendsgiving with Pres Nov. 19 - Join Presentation students for a fun virtual event celebrating all we have to be grateful for! Presentation students will lead you in crafts while they chat about their experiences at Pres. and give their advice for choosing the right school for you!
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Women of Presentation: Virtual Event Dec. 16 - Graduates of Presentation High School are fearless, faithful leaders serving the world in innovative ways.
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High School Entrance Exam Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 - The entrance exam for the Catholic High Schools in the Diocese of San Jose must be taken by all eighth grade applicants on one of the designated Saturdays.
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Plaid to Meet You Mar. 24 - For Accepted Students and their families.
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"Welcome to 8th Grade" Party Summer
- Summer Camp and Enrichment Courses Summer
Seventh Grade
Prospecting: An opportunity to have a more directed exposure to Presentation as well as visit our campus for events to find out how Presentation can fit your needs for high school.
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Presentation Ambassadors Club (PAC) Buddy Assigned before summer going into 7th grade to walk you through summer opportunities and your 7th grade year.
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Virtual Middle School Workshops: for French, Leadership, Dance, Choir Ongoing
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Virtual 7th Grade Day Sept. 29 - Participants will have the opportunity to virtually tour our state-of -the-art facilities, experience our hands-on learning environment, meet our highly qualified faculty and staff, and learn about our outstanding co-curricular programs.
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Virtual High School Information Nights September and October
Catholic Middle Schools Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.- These High School Information Nights are hosted through the Diocese of San Jose and are open to any families whose students currently attend a Catholic school. During this event you will have a chance to explore several Catholic High Schools in our area through video and meet with our Admissions Director and students to learn about all Presentation has to offer your daughter.
Private Middle Schools Oct. 1 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a private middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
Public Middle Schools Oct. 7 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a public middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and our Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
- Virtual Open House Oct. 25 - The high school admissions process is about finding the school that is the best fit for you. You want a partner in education that inspires, empowers and nurtures its students and their unique gifts. We invite you to get to know Presentation and all we offer during our virtual Open House.
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Virtual Friendsgiving with Pres Nov. 19 - Join Presentation students for a fun virtual event celebrating all we have to be grateful for! Presentation students will lead you in crafts while they chat about their experiences at Pres. and give their advice for choosing the right school for you!
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Panther Preview Apr. 21 - This special event is designed for seventh graders to experience our engaging teachers through fun, short lessons. You will get a look into academics at Presentation and experience Life in Plaid!
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Summer Camp and Enrichment Courses Summer
- Ravenna Newsletters Sign up for our Admissions newsletter to get updates and information.
Sixth Grade
Exploring: In order to learn more about what Presentation High School has to offer Middle School Students as they explore their options for High School.
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Virtual Middle School Workshops: for French, Leadership, Dance, Choir Ongoing
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Virtual High School Information Nights September and October
Catholic Middle Schools Sept. 23 at 7 p.m.- These High School Information Nights are hosted through the Diocese of San Jose and are open to any families whose students currently attend a Catholic school. During this event you will have a chance to explore several Catholic High Schools in our area through video and meet with our Admissions Director and students to learn about all Presentation has to offer your daughter.
Private Middle Schools Oct. 1 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a private middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
Public Middle Schools Oct. 7 - This High School Information Night is open to families whose students currently attend a public middle school. At this event you will hear from our Principal, current parents and students, and our Admissions Director to learn more about Presentation and all it has to offer your daughter.
- Virtual Open House Oct. 25 - The high school admissions process is about finding the school that is the best fit for you. You want a partner in education that inspires, empowers and nurtures its students and their unique gifts. We invite you to get to know Presentation and all we offer during our virtual Open House.
- Summer Camp and Enrichment Courses Summer
For Parents
Once your daughter becomes a Panther we provide support as she navigates new experiences and opportunities. These parent sessions will give you a look into all that lies ahead for your daughter and will begin the partnership that we will share in developing your daughter into an empowered and prepared young woman.
A Parent's Guide to Pres: Virtual Events
Achieving Academic Success
September 28, 2020 - During this session you will hear from our Vice Principal of Teaching and Learning, Educational Specialist, and Academic Dean on our academic philosophy and how you can support your student during their transition to high school.
Student Involvement Outside of the Classroom
October 13, 2020 - Presentation offers unrivaled co-curricular programs in Athletics, leadership, Robotics, Theater, Science and Math Academy, Dance, Choir, and Speech and Debate. During this session you will learn more about these programs and how your daughter can get involved beyond the classroom to explore and define her interests.
Student Wellness
November 17, 2020 - This parent session will highlight our comprehensive student support program. Hear from our counseling department on the services they provide students and learn more about our student wellness program.
College Counseling
December 8, 2020 - Our College Counseling department offers comprehensive support for families as they navigate the college admissions process. Learn more about how these counselors will work with you during your daughter's time at Presentation to help her find the perfect place to continue her academic journey.
Navigating Adolescence
January 21, 2021 - Navigating adolescence can be challenging and rewarding at the same time. As your daughter transitions from middle school to high school, our goal is to help in the journey during those years. In this session, we will go over norms and best practices for parents and their adolescent daughters as they learn how to become independent thinkers and make responsible decisions that pave the way for a promising and bright future.
* Each virtual event will also be hosted in Spanish (cada evento virtual también se realizará en español).