P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc.
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Criteria for Participation:

Participation into the P.E.A.R.L.S. Program is held up until graduation from high school.

The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility:
 
  1. Entering or attending middle/high school in the fall (grades 6-12).
  2. Must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
  3. Submit a completed application with photo.
  4. Submit one (1) letter of recommendation from one of the following (to include:  1.  how long have you and in what capacity, 2.  character of the applicant,  3.  at-risk factors, and 4.  how the applicant would benefit from participating in the program): Teacher, Guidance Counselor, Employer, Minister, etc.
  5. Submit an official copy of 4th Quarter Final Report Card
  6. Participate in the interview process (phone, in person, or zoom)

 
If accepted for participation, you must attend the Mentee/Parent orientation. 
 
Activities: 
The following are potential required activities to the organization’s participation:
  • Teen Summits/Conferences
  • Presentations and Workshops
  • Volunteer/Community Service
  • Academic Testing Workshops, Updates, and Study Sessions
  • Fundraisers and Social Events
  • Field Trips
  • P.E.A.R.L.S. Celebrations
  • End of Year Conference/Awards Program 

Selection Process:
  1. Due to COVID-19, All interested candidates should fill-out and submit a P.E.A.R.L.S. Online Application and have a submission date by August 3, 2020.
  2. Completed applications and recommendation letters MUST be submitted in it's entirety or you will not be considered for participation.
  3. If needed, interviews will be scheduled for Mid August. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified at least one week prior to their scheduled time. Each interview will take approximately 5-10 minutes.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Founder, Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold via e-mail at pearls4eg@gmail.com
 
If selected for participation:
  1. All participants MUST attend the P.E.A.R.L.S. Candidates/Parent Orientation currently scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Participants, please have at least one parent/guardian or family member present to receive information and fill-out any additional paperwork.
 
 If selected to become a member of P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc. I understand and agree to the following guidelines and expectations:
 
  1. Participation in the P.E.A.R.L.S. Candidates/Parent Orientation and PEARLING Ceremony is mandatory.
  2. Involvement and participation in all P.E.A.RL.S. activities are governed under P.E.A.R.L.S. Mentoring for Girls, Inc., P.E.A.R.L.S. Code of Conduct,P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council, P.E.A.R.L.S. Advisors and Mentors, and P.E.A.R.L.S. Board of Directors.
  3. Participation is strictly voluntary and requires a strong level of commitment.
  4. Members in good standing may continue participation until high school graduation.
  5. Regularly attend scheduled meetings and activities (2020-2021 Calendar will be presented during Student/Parent Orientation)  
  6. A 2.0 or better grade point average will be required and maintained. Note: All applicants are expected to improve their GPA by the end of the school year to be invited to return to the program for the next school year.
  7. Appropriate behavior becoming of a lady should be exemplified at all times.

P.O. Box 867 Lexington,MS 39095
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  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Meet Aisha
    • Our Mentors
    • Become a Member
  • P.E.A.R.L.S. Programs
    • P.E.A.R.L.S. Ambassador Council
    • Miss P.E.A.R.L.S. Extraordinaire
  • Parents
  • Blog
  • WAYS TO HELP
  • Contact
  • Gallery
    • P.E.A.R.L.S. Conference 2017
    • P.E.A.R.L.S. Takes 2 Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
  • Donate Today