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 The Pearl, we do grading differently. Instead of traditional letter grades, our teachers collaborate with students to create reflective narrative assessments. These essays highlight each student’s personal growth—what they excelled at, where they struggled, the support they need, and what they learned—offering a more student-centered view of progress.
Narratives are shared at both midterms and finals, giving families and students meaningful insights into learning and development over time.
A longtime Pearl parent recently shared the power of these reflections. She said the narratives provided meaningful insights into her son’s growth—not just academically, but emotionally and personally—throughout his journey at The Pearl.
Our approach prioritizes growth, reflection, and authentic learning over test scores—and our families notice the difference.
Enjoy the full message below –
I am also amazed at how much content is covered in the classes when I read all the narratives. You know, it’s not the same when you read them every now and then. You kind of have a sense, but when I had to read all of them at once—just seeing it all laid out in front of you like that—it’s incredible. Really, it’s just incredible.
Seeing [my son] mature through all his students’ comments was just incredible. Honestly, I’m in awe—of him, of all of you, the teachers, The Pearl, the whole process..
Thank you Robin.
