Hi, my name is Marla, and I wanted to share what my life was like just before we discovered The Pearl. One day, I found myself sitting outside my daughter’s bedroom, with a deep sense of unease settling in the pit of my stomach. Tears streamed down my face as I wondered, “Where did she […]
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Here at The Pearl: Remote Democratic High School, our community makes us great. We are excited to present a series of impact statements from our staff, families, and students, starting with our English Language Arts Teacher Sara Caldiero, MFA. “I started teaching at the Pearl Democratic High School in the fall of 2023. I have
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Our classes are excellent for homeschool families who do not feel comfortable with mathematics education, who’s teenagers struggle to focus on math, or for families who want to prioritize college-ready math skills.
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Thanks to Arizona’s new Empowerment Scholarship, homeschoolers from Arizona can now get their Pearl tuition up to 100% covered Good news for Arizona residents: the Empowerment Scholarship Account allows families to use their education tax dollars toward a school of their choice, empowering students to obtain an education where they can thrive. The Pearl Remote
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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 few weeks, they decided that they wanted one. They said they worried about their peers if they weren’t in class. They created the rule that if a student was
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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 of the individuals who have donated to our scholarship funds and the staff who have donated their time to make this possible. The letter below was written by one of
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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 through inclusive curriculums and by respecting their identities. What Struggles Do Queer Students Face in High School? High school is a notoriously difficult time for LGBTQ students. As teenagers, our
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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 we will study instances of fantasy in a real world environment. Let’s find out what happens when authors blur the lines between the fantastical and reality. The Pearl High School’s
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During this course, students will work on creating their individualized educational plan and learn about what it means to study at a democratic high school. Here they will develop the tools they need to thrive in The Pearl!
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