Leadership Curriculum
 

       Presentation Academy introduced an innovative leadership curriculum in the fall of 1995. This curriculum is layered over the existing curriculum. Freshmen and sophomores will identify and develop individual leadership skills during their regular classes. During the junior and senior years, team leadership skills will be emphasized.
 

       Every class will focus part of its instruction on leadership skills in the areas of ethics and values, planning, team-building, communications, problem solving, and goal setting.
 

       Career shadowing, association with working professionals through a mentoring program, internships, seminars with business partners, and opportunities for part-time employment are also available.
 

       Presentation’s vision for this program is to empower young women for leadership roles in their careers and in the community through the identification and development of individual and team leadership skills.
 



Committee Members for the Eighth Grade Leadership Forum
 
Business Partnerships

National City Bank assists students in learning about money management and the services and policies of the banking industry through Presentation's student bank, Topper National Trust.

A number of businesses provide seminars on a variety of topics for Presentation students:

  • Derby Dinner Playhouse - Seminars on communication for freshmen
  • Women in Careers Day - Business women coming to share their knowledge and skills with freshmen
  • Louisville Water Company - Seminar on communication for freshmen
  • Metro  Government - Seminars on leadership skills and government careers for juniors
  • The Courier-Journal - Front Page Workshop for freshmen
  • Norton Healthcare - opportunities for shadowing, being mentored, and internships


Mary Luke shadows Lynnie Meyer at
the Center for Women and Families

Shadowing and Being Mentored

Sophomores and juniors have the opportunity to shadow professionals in three different careers of interest.  Following their shadowing experience, they have the opportunity to be mentored in one of these areas.  During the 2003-2004 school year, Presentation students shadowed these professionals:



Audrey shadows at WHAS
Equine Vet Sheriff
Firefighter Nutritionist
Defense Attorney Counselor
Lawyer Accountant
Photographer Hand Surgeon
Teacher of Chefs Pediatric Surgeon
Lab Technician Actress
Photojournalist

Paleontologist
Restaurant Manager

Archeologist
Neonatal Nurse Radiologist
Doctor Drama Director
Veterinarian Cosmetologist
Teacher Radio D J
Emergency Room Doctor News Anchor
Advocate in Mental Health Oncology Nurse
Occupational Therapist Optometrist
Graphic Designer Magazine Editor
Interior Designer Pharmacist
Chef Deputy Coroner
Zoo Veterinarian Pastry Chef
Pediatrician OB/GYN
Advertising Agent Horse Trainers
Detective  
   

 

  

 

MENTORED IN

 Pediatric Surgery                           

Counseling

Photography

Lawyer/Public Defense

Opera


Amie shadows Louisville Zoo veterinarian
Internships
Seniors have the opportunity to do an internship in a chosen career and gain high school credit.
 

INTERNED WITH

Deputy Mayor

Magazine Editor

Equine Veterinarian

Marketing/Advertising Professional

Ballet Company


   


 

8th Grade Leadership Forum

 

This series of three sessions is offered to young women in the eighth grade to give them a sampling of the Presentation Leadership Program in action.  Planned and directed by current Presentation students, the focus of the Forum is on the development and implementation of a variety of leadership skills.  The Leadership Forum is held at Presentation Academy and at businesses in the downtown Louisville community.



8th Grade Leadership Forum 2004-2005
 


Fun at the Forum!

          

        
        Involvement at the Forum

 

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