School Information
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Ponce de Leon Elementary - Home of the Panthers
Address: 1301 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 588-3573
Fax: (727) 588-3700
Pinellas County Schools Administration: (727) 588-6000
Principal: Kristy James
Grade Levels: Pre-K - 5
Student Hours: 8:45AM – 2:55PM
Students may enter the campus no earlier than 8:15AM. We ask families not to drop-off students before 8:15AM. Supervision will begin promptly at 8:15AM.
School Hours:
Front Office Hours: 8:00AM - 3:30PM
Breakfast Time: 8:15AM - 8:40AM
Student Arrival: 8:15AM - 8:45AM / Student Dismissal: 2:50PM
Arrival/Dismissal Locations:
- Blue gate – All Walkers & Bike Riders (Betty Lane)
- Green gate – Car Riders only
- Bus gate - Bus students only
- Yellow gate - PreK students and Siblings
About:
Ponce de Leon Elementary is committed to the Pinellas County Schools vision of 100% student success. Instruction in the classroom supports diverse learning styles, provides real life experiences for all learners and nurtures self-esteem and lifelong learning. The staff at Ponce de Leon is dedicated to providing each child with a quality education to prepare them for their future learning experiences.
Points of Pride
- School-wide character education program
- Proud Panther student recognition
- Monthly family involvement events
- Maria Edmonds Hispanic Achievement Award recipients
- Carwise Minority Achievement Award recipients
- PRIDE Achievement Award recipients
- Principal’s Multicultural Advisory Committee
- Girlfriends Club
- Safety Patrols
- Chorus Club of 4th and 5th grade
- All Pro Parents
- 1:1 student computers for home and school use
- AVID school
- PBIS Model School
- Healthy School Bronze Award '20-'21
- Dual Language immersion program KG-2nd grade and growing
Special Services and Programs
- Title I resources for reading and math
- Project 23 Math & Reading intervention in KG-3rd
- Extended learning supporting reading and math
- SAVE club, Girlfriends, 5000 Role Models, 21st Century, Lunch pals mentorship program, and STEM clubs
- Reading Recovery
- Dual Language
- Pinellas Early Literacy Initiative (PELI) PreK-2nd
- Boys Read Book Battle and Battle of the Books
Vision: We are dedicated to building a community of successful problem solvers who are prepared to be responsible citizens and celebrate diversity.
Mission Statement: We are committed to:
- Developing tolerance in all students
- Providing a structured, safe learning environment
- Instilling the belief that all students can learn
- Linking standard-based instruction to real world applications
- Teaching students to persevere when faced with challenges
- Ensuring continuous learning for all
Download the Ponce De Leon Elementary Brochure (PDF)