Important Reminders
- Enrolling for Spring Term NOW!
- First day of Spring Term – April 6th
- Parent’s Night – April 12 – 7:30 pm US Central
- No School Monday May 30th – Memorial Day
- Last day of School – June 14th
- Graduation & Celebration of Art Pearl – June 25th
- Donate to our Scholarship fund
THE PEARL
A Remote Democratic High School
Mission: Providing international high school students an online democratic education that balances personal and social interests to become informed, competent, and involved citizens in a safe anti-racist environment.
Vision: Revolutionize education by preparing young people to create a more just, sustainable, and equitable world. We are committed to making democratic education accessible to students who have been marginalized in traditional schools.
Why The Pearl?
Even before the COVID-19 crisis, too many youths were not served well within the current educational system, which often marginalizes students because of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, gender identity, learning styles, or their unwillingness to conform (often a trait of gifted youth). Frequently these young people are pushed out of the school system – negatively impacting their educational attainment, identities, and long-term quality of life.
The Pearl offers a different framework for approaching education, one which fosters community and embraces inclusion. At The Pearl, students share control of their learning environment. They have a say in the rules, what is studied, and how learning takes place. This gives them a stake in their immediate classes—and often translates to them being more engaged in their communities. Students have an equitable opportunity for participation and learn to value and validate each other’s voices, creating a dynamic learning environment that builds a sense of community and brings out students’ cooperative nature.
Students have freedom and choices. They may explore a single course or participate in all the courses we offer.
Students become excited about learning; and they develop critical thinking skills, gain a sense of autonomy, and become self-managed, and independent learners. Instead of feeling like school is drudgery, learners report having favorable views of education. Teachers are active partners with students empowering them to follow their interests and discover their potential. The ultimate “test of a democratic education is the difference it makes in the lives of students and the community to which they belong” (Pearl & Knight, 1999).
Important Announcements
Online Classes at The Pearl High School: Spring 2022
At the Pearl, we help homeschool parents set up a hybrid-education structure for their teens. This spring we are offering 9 unique hybrid-homeschooling classes for
We’re Hiring a STEM teacher (emphasis Math & Physics)!
Part Time STEM Teacher (Math & Physics) -Job Summary The Pearl Remote Democratic High School is a personally relevant and student-centered educational experience. Students benefit
9 Hybrid-Homeschooling Classes for Teens: Fall 2021
ENROLL NOW Our Classes Mutations: Magic Realism in Literature – Online Literature Class Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:00pm Central / 11:30pm-1:00pm Pacific In magical realism
General Information
Online Classes at The Pearl High School: Spring 2022
At the Pearl, we help homeschool parents set up a hybrid-education structure for their teens. This spring we are offering 9 unique hybrid-homeschooling classes for
We’re Hiring a STEM teacher (emphasis Math & Physics)!
Part Time STEM Teacher (Math & Physics) -Job Summary The Pearl Remote Democratic High School is a personally relevant and student-centered educational experience. Students benefit
Student Rights and Responsibilities
When we founded The Pearl, we started off with no rules. When we asked students if they thought we needed any, they said no. Within
A Letter From Our Scholarship Recipient
At The Pearl, we are very grateful to be able to offer financial aid to several of our students. This is thanks to the generosity
Contemporary Art for Teenagers at The Pearl
Join us as we explore visual arts for the 21st century! In this contemporary art class, students are encouraged to embrace the unique experience of
Supporting LGBTQ Students at The Pearl
At The Pearl, we strive every day to create a safe and supportive space for students to thrive. This means actively supporting our LGBTQ students
Native American History Class
For as long as the US school system as we know it has existed, the history of Indigenous people has been erased from the curriculum.
9 Hybrid-Homeschooling Classes for Teens: Fall 2021
ENROLL NOW Our Classes Mutations: Magic Realism in Literature – Online Literature Class Monday and Wednesday from 1:30pm-3:00pm Central / 11:30pm-1:00pm Pacific In magical realism
Remote Music Classes at The Pearl High School
Students are in the driver’s seat as they set out to dive into topics related to music-making, recording engineering, and music production. This remote music