Admissions
 

Admissions

After 180 years, Presentation Academy’s Tower, the highest point in the historic all girls school, continues to symbolize BOLDLY the essence of a “Pres Girl.” The Pres education encompasses:

  • An urban setting- centrally located in the heart of downtown Louisville, to welcome young women throughout the metropolitan area.
  • A diverse population- consisting of students from all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
  • An education rooted in faith- offering a Catholic faith-based education in which students of all faith traditional learn academic excellence and the Gospel imperative of service.
  • Individualized attention- recognizing and supporting the individuality of each student to achieve her greatest potential in a community and family-like environment
  • A call to leadership- offering programs and opportunities for each young women to realize her leadership potential in a global society

Admission Requirements

Incoming Freshmen

Successful completion of the previous school year
A recommendation from her eighth grade teacher
A satisfactory composite score on the STS High School Placement Test

Transfer Students
(above 9th grade)

Her current high school transcript
Two letters of recommendation from a teacher or counselor
A personal interview conducted by the Presentation principal with the
student and her parents/guardian

Once accepted to Presentation Academy, the student’s placement in class will be determined with parental approval.

Presentation admits students of any race, color and national and ethnic origin to all the right, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, scholarships, athletic or loan programs, and all other programs. For more information contact admissions@presentationacademy.org

2011-2012 Admissions Calendar (PDF)

Open House

Each year on the third Sunday in November all grade school girls are invited to come see all that Pres has to offer, take a personal tour of the campus, and meet our students, faculty and staff. Please join us on Sunday, November 20, come anytime between the hours of 12-3 PM. All families receive a personal tour of the campus, including the Presentation Academy Arts & Athletic Center, and will explore the exciting opportunities available in academics, athletics, faith and co-curriculars. In addition, “Get Acquainted with Downtown” trolley tours will be offered. For more information or to pre-register for the Open House contact admissions@presentationacademy.org

Summer Camps

Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend the summer? Join us at Pres for one of our many Summer Camps which are open to all girls entering grades five through nine.  Pres offers camps in theater, arts and sports.  No matter what you’re interested in, we have something for you! More information about some new and exciting camp offerings coming soon!

Presentation Academy   861 S. 4th St.   Louisville, KY 40203   Phone: (502)583-5935   Fax: (502) 583-1342