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Spring Term 2026 – 11 Online High School Classes
This term features 12 unique classes designed to inspire and engage our students, helping them reach their goals. We will be offering classes in Social Studies,
How The Pearl Balances Student Wellbeing With Academic Rigor
Many schools will lean towards academics or well-being, one school may focus on academic rigor and college preparedness while neglecting to acknowledge the important personal time
Beyond The Paper: What the Accreditation Journey Taught Me
After receiving the announcement that The Pearl has been recommended for full accreditation by the Middle States Association, I wanted to take a moment to reflect
National School Choice Week – Why Choose The Pearl?
Choosing a high school for your kid can be completely overwhelming. For National School Choice Week this year, we have compiled a list of reasons we
9 Online Winter Classes for High School Students
For Winter 2026, we are offering 9 unique online classes to inspire and engage our students and help them reach their goals. These classes consist of
The Importance of LBGTQ Education in Schools
The support of educators and trusted adults can have a profound impact that can completely transform a young person’s life. When educators teach the diverse reality
How The Pearl Reignited My Teen’s Passion for Learning – A Parent Testimonial
How The Pearl Reignited My Teen’s Passion for Learning 7/24/2025 Written by: Christine, parent of a 14-year-old, entering her second year at The Pearl As a
Online Classes at The Pearl High School: Fall 2025
This fall, we are offering unique hybrid-homeschooling education for teens to attend worldwide! These classes can count towards a United States high school diploma.
It Brought Tears To My Eyes – A Parent Testimonial
A Touching Testimony From One of Our Pearl Parents “Reading all the narratives at once, it brought tears to my eyes…” Narratives at The Pearl At
A Zine about Hope – Student Showcase
We are happy to showcase our incredibly talented student, Charlie, who created a marvelously creative zine in the shape of an origami swan for our English
Finding Your People – A High School Student Pespective
Enjoy this student blog written by alumni Kaitlyn T. sharing her experience with the social side of The Pearl: Remote Democratic High School.
Online Classes at The Pearl High School: Spring 2025
This spring, we are offering unique hybrid-homeschooling education for teens to attend worldwide! These classes can count towards a United States high school diploma.
Online Classes at The Pearl High School: Winter 2025
At the Pearl, we help homeschool parents set up a hybrid-education structure for their teens. This winter we are offering 12 unique hybrid-homeschooling classes for teens
A Collaborative Short Film – Student Showcase
In this Student Showcase, we share the work of current student Joseph and alumnus Keoni who created a powerful short film about staying focused in a
From Gatekeepers to Facilitators – Rethinking the Role of Educators in the Digital Age
In today’s rapidly changing world, it’s more important than ever to be ready for the unexpected. As teachers, we frequently say that we are preparing students