BECOME A P.E.A.R.L.S. GIRL TODAY
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:
If accepted for participation, you must attend the Mentee/Parent orientation.
Activities:
The following are potential required activities to the organization’s participation:
Selection Process:
If you have any questions, please contact Founder, Aisha Erma Lenora Saffold via e-mail at pearls4eg@gmail.com
If selected for participation:
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:
The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility:
- Entering or attending middle/high school in the fall (grades 6-12).
- Must have a grade point average of 2.0 or better.
- Submit a completed application with photo.
- 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.
- Submit an official copy of 4th Quarter Final Report Card
- 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:
- 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.
- Completed applications and recommendation letters MUST be submitted in it's entirety or you will not be considered for participation.
- 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:
- 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:
- Participation in the P.E.A.R.L.S. Candidates/Parent Orientation and PEARLING Ceremony is mandatory.
- 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.
- Participation is strictly voluntary and requires a strong level of commitment.
- Members in good standing may continue participation until high school graduation.
- Regularly attend scheduled meetings and activities (2020-2021 Calendar will be presented during Student/Parent Orientation)
- 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.
- Appropriate behavior becoming of a lady should be exemplified at all times.