Our School

Excellence lives at Pearl-Cohn!

At Pearl-Cohn, success isn’t just measured on the field but also in the classroom. Our school is a hub of innovation, creativity, and opportunity in our neighborhood. While renowned for athletic achievements, we're on a mission to redefine academic excellence. Partnering with leading institutions, we offer unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning and educational growth. Pearl-Cohn has a passionate alumni network and a legacy that spans generations of learning in North Nashville. Within each of our Firebirds, we nurture potential and help them conquer fears and realize their dreams.

What We Do

Excellence lives at Pearl-Cohn High School! We implement a continuum of evidence based, system-wide practices to proactively support the academic, social, and behavioral needs of our students. We do this by using data-centered decision making to educate, equip, and empower each student to exceed great expectations.

What We Believe

At Pearl-Cohn we, believe all stakeholders should take pride in themselves and our school. The acronym P.R.I.D.E represents our school’s guiding principles — Professionalism, Respect, Investment, Dignity and Endurance. In essence, P.R.I.D.E guides how we carry ourselves and function at Pearl-Cohn.

Our Expectations

It is our expectation that the model of P.R.I.D.E. represent our school’s guiding principles and is implemented school-wide by our leadership, school staff, scholars, families and community partners/supporters.

Our Promise

Our Teachers and Staff will educate, equip and empower peers, students, families and partners through:

• Demonstrating P.R.I.D.E. in school and community interactions
• Being on time and prepared for classroom instruction
• Providing and receiving timely feedback and support to students and families
• Providing instructional adjustments
• Managing classroom expectations that are consistent with school-wide expectations
• Honoring meetings (school/district level) and supporting school activities
• Implementing the Classroom Intervention Pyramid
• Developing an environment that is inclusive and reflective of the student body through culturally relevant instructional practice