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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 necessary for a teen’s emotional growth, while another school may completely sacrifice academics in order to provide a gentle approach to student wellness that leaves young adults completely unprepared for graduation and deprives them of the opportunity to pursue a education at a competitive university or a career in academia or STEM.

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 could be your best choice!

Whether you are considering pulling your child from public school, switching from homeschooling to online learning, or have been exploring various private school options for years, we know you want to be sure you are doing right by your kid.

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 child, I had a lot of negative experiences with traditional schooling, despite being a naturally curious and eager learner. That disconnect left a mark, and it gave me strong

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

All About Our Contemporary Visual Arts Class 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 being creative teenagers in the 2020s. ENROLL NOW From digital illustration to graphic design to painting and sketching, we help students develop the

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!