Welcome to High Point Elementary

Home of the Eagles

Principal: Ms. Melody Mendoza

Dear High Point Elementary Community:

It is with great pride, and excitement that I write this letter of introduction to you as the newly appointed Principal of High Point Elementary School.  I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to lead a school with committed teachers and staff within a community dedicated to support student success and growth.  Throughout my fifteen years in education, I have worked with a variety of students ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through High School. My most recent administrative experience was in San Jose, California where I served as Principal of Reed Elementary School for a period of five years. Prior to my site leadership experience, I held program and behavioral specialist positions at Gilroy and Benicia School District offices serving students with special needs across K – 12. I know what it’s like to build academic excellence across a wide spectrum of student needs and capabilities.   I’m excited and eager to work side by side with you to elevate opportunities for our students at High Point Elementary School. 

In conjunction with our awesome teachers and staff, I will work hard to continue the legacy of success by building strong relationships with parents, students and community partners. Our students will always be the center of what we do! We will focus on systematic, consistent and rigorous implementation of our curriculum. We will use data to drive academic excellence in instruction while providing a safe, caring, yet challenging, learning environment for our students. 

As your Principal, it’s critical that everyone who steps through our doors is excited and happy to be here - we will continue to build upon the High Point Experience! Once again, I am grateful to have the opportunity to learn from all of you and to bring all that I have experienced and learned with me to your wonderful community. I look forward to getting to know each of you along with your wonderful children. Go Eagles!

Sincerely,

Ms. Melody Mendoza

Assistant Principal: Ms. Jeannie Robinson

Vision: 100% Student Success

Mission: To educate and prepare each student for college, career, and life.

 CAN FOOD DRIVE 

We are collecting canned and boxed food items to help support the Food Bank at our neighboring PAL.  The drive will end on Dec. 20th.  The top 3 classes will win prizes to thank them for their support!

SCHOOL HOURS
8:45 - 2:45  

The doors open for breakfast at 8:15
Breakfast and Lunch for ALL students at High Point Elementary are FREE
Students will be provided Free breakfast and lunch.  Please take advantage of this wonderful program.

Dress Code for High Point
Uniforms are optional.  Ifyou and your family decide to use uniforms, we suggest the following:
Khaki, beige or navy bottoms (long pants, shorts, skirts)
Shirts are polo style with no logo and the colors are yellow, navy, blue and white.  High Point t-shirts are also fine to wear anyday.
We will not send students home for not being in uniform but do expect all students to follow the Pinellas County School Board Student Code of Conduct.