{"id":388,"date":"2016-02-08T15:50:40","date_gmt":"2016-02-08T15:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the7.io\/marketing-agency\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:00:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:00:45","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718125515136{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1491746388981{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" data-type=\"the7_shortcodes-inline-css\">.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-651d97b4c86aaab31e8570d4387f09b6.enable-bg-rollover .rollover i,\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-651d97b4c86aaab31e8570d4387f09b6.enable-bg-rollover .rollover-video i {\n  background: -webkit-linear-gradient();\n  background: linear-gradient();\n}\n.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-651d97b4c86aaab31e8570d4387f09b6 .rollover-icon {\n  font-size: 32px;\n  color: #ffffff;\n  min-width: 44px;\n  min-height: 44px;\n  line-height: 44px;\n  border-radius: 100px;\n  border-style: solid;\n  border-width: 0px;\n}\n.dt-icon-bg-on.shortcode-single-image-wrap.shortcode-single-image-651d97b4c86aaab31e8570d4387f09b6 .rollover-icon {\n  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n  box-shadow: none;\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"shortcode-single-image-wrap shortcode-single-image-651d97b4c86aaab31e8570d4387f09b6 alignnone  enable-bg-rollover dt-icon-bg-off\" style=\"margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; margin-left:0px; margin-right:0px; width:1000px;\"><div class=\"shortcode-single-image\"><div class=\"fancy-media-wrap  layzr-bg\" style=\"\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%201000%20700&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2024\/06\/image-91-1000x700.png\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2024\/06\/image-91-1000x700.png 1000w, https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2024\/06\/image-91-1008x705.png 1008w\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/2019-2020-news-and-announcements\/image-92\/\" style=\"--ratio: 1000 \/ 700;\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1491746397816{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-97969ee61b9c7d0f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-97969ee61b9c7d0f uvc-7019 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-97969ee61b9c7d0f h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">School and Research Mission<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Through engaging, rigorous and differentiated quality instruction, PPE commits to a comprehensive, collaborative system of support for ALL students.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>This ensures that our Palm Pointe Rockets are fully equipped for their next mission!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;2025-2026 School Improvement Plan&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-solid fa-bullseye&#8221; i_size=&#8221;lg&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2025\/09\/25-26-Palm-Pointe-SIP-Summary-1.pdf\">25-26 Palm Pointe SIP Summary (1)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2025\/09\/25-26-Palm-Pointe-SIP-Summary-English.pdf\">25-26 Palm Pointe SIP Summary English<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2025\/09\/25-26-Palm-Pointe-SIP-Summary-Spanish.pdf\">25-26 Palm Pointe SIP Summary Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][vc_message css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2025\/09\/25-26-Palm-Pointe-SIP-Summary-Haitian-Creole.pdf\">25-26 Palm Pointe SIP Summary Haitian Creole<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_message][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-vz-jquery&#8221; bg_image_new=&#8221;id^56852|url^https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2024\/06\/PalmPointeSchool-2.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^PalmPointeSchool|description^null&#8221; parallax_sense=&#8221;40&#8243; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; enable_overlay=&#8221;enable_overlay_value&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.6)&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720551293286{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 105px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-1&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-990569ee61b9c7d73\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-990569ee61b9c7d73 uvc-1647 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:40px;height:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:;width:80px;\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-990569ee61b9c7d73 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:44px;tablet_portrait:30px;mobile_landscape:22px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:54px;tablet_portrait:40px;mobile_landscape:32px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Raleway&#039;;font-weight:bold;color:#ffffff;\">Mission Ready\u2026That\u2019s the Pointe!<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;5&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;10&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1718125515136{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-819369ee61b9c7db1\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-819369ee61b9c7db1 uvc-890 accent-border-color\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-819369ee61b9c7db1 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:34px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:44px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;\">Our Administrative Team<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"topheight:3px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:3px;border-color:;width:200px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; margin_top=&#8221;55&#8243; margin_bottom=&#8221;5&#8243; bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720552297481{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873142561{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1491746388981{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-28869ee61b9c7de1\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-28869ee61b9c7de1 uvc-5724 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-28869ee61b9c7de1 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:30px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:40px;\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:30px;\">Dana Markowitz, Principal<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]It is an honor and privilege to serve the Palm Pointe community as principal. Located in the heart of Tradition, our A-rated K\u20138 school is built on a strong foundation of excellence. \u00a0Our school continues to thrive because of our dedicated and caring team of educators who are committed to providing rigorous, differentiated instruction that meets the needs of all learners. We set high expectations and support every student through research-based practices and a focus on both academic and personal growth.\u00a0While we celebrate our continued success, we are always seeking ways to grow and elevate the learning experience for all.\u00a0We value our partnership with families and the community and believe that shared responsibility leads to lasting success.\u00a0We welcome your involvement and engagement throughout the school year.\u00a0At Palm Pointe, we empower students to be curious, confident learners who think critically, collaborate respectfully, and contribute meaningfully \u2013 at school and beyond.\u00a0Together, we ensure all Rockets are ready for their next mission.\u00a0Mission Ready\u2026 That\u2019s the Pointe![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1491746397816{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57897&#8243; img_size=&#8221;250&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; lazy_loading=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873148011{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873089570{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57478&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; lazy_loading=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873118002{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-100669ee61b9c7e0f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-100669ee61b9c7e0f uvc-4567  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-100669ee61b9c7e0f h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:5px;\">Annette Newsome<\/h4><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-353369ee61b9c7e3b\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-353369ee61b9c7e3b uvc-2952 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-353369ee61b9c7e3b h5'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h5 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-bottom:25px;\">Assistant Principal<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-353369ee61b9c7e3b .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\"><a href=\"mailto:annette.newsome@stlucieschools.org\">annette.newsome@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Palm Pointe Family. Our goal at Palm Pointe is to prepare all students for their next mission. As one of the assistant principals, I am here to build relationships within our school community, support students with quality, engaging and differentiated instruction and to help students to reach their full potential. I look forward to working together with you, our school community, for the success of all our Rockets!<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873165005{padding-bottom: 35px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873105453{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57473&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; lazy_loading=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873129430{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-833169ee61b9c7e68\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-833169ee61b9c7e68 uvc-235  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-833169ee61b9c7e68 h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:5px;\">Melody Nieves<\/h4><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-267369ee61b9c7e8f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-267369ee61b9c7e8f uvc-913 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-267369ee61b9c7e8f h5'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h5 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-bottom:25px;\">Assistant Principal<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-267369ee61b9c7e8f .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><a href=\"mailto:Melody.Nieves@stlucieschools.org\">melody.nieves@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>I am honored to be part of the Palm Pointe leadership team! I have served as an educator for 25 years; 21 of those years have been right here in St. Lucie County, after getting my start in Queens, New York. I have served as teacher, team leader, Literacy Coach, Instructional Coach, ESE Specialist, and now, as one of your Assistant Principals. I have found that whatever position I am working in, the goal is always the same\u2026 to serve others! I believe in the power of building healthy, lasting relationships and working together to achieve success. It, truly, does take a village to help children thrive, and Palm Pointe is a beautiful, successful, caring village that I am blessed to be a part of! <span style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\">\u00a0I am eager to see what we can accomplish,<\/span><span style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\">\u00a0embarking on our next mission together.<\/span><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-5 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873095981{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;57902&#8243; img_size=&#8221;200&#215;300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_circle&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; image_hovers=&#8221;false&#8221; lazy_loading=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-7 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1476873123562{padding-bottom: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-789369ee61b9c7eba\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-789369ee61b9c7eba uvc-2935  uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-789369ee61b9c7eba h4'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h4 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:5px;\">Paulette Seay StLouis<\/h4><\/div><\/div><div id=\"ultimate-heading-559169ee61b9c7ee0\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-559169ee61b9c7ee0 uvc-2896 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-559169ee61b9c7ee0 h5'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:28px;\"}' ><h5 style=\"--font-weight:theme;margin-bottom:25px;\">Assistant Principal<\/h5><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-559169ee61b9c7ee0 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:26px;\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><a href=\"mailto:Dana.Markowitz@stlucieschools.org\">paulette.seay@stlucieschools.org<\/a><\/p>\n<div><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">I am honored and deeply grateful to be part of a dynamic collaborative team.\u00a0 I have served as an educator for more than 25 years. I have a strong belief in the power of teamwork and thrive in environments that foster support, inclusion, and shared goals.\u00a0 As a former classroom teacher that was rated as a High Impact Teacher, I am passionate about student success.\u00a0 I&#8217;m committed to serving alongside all stakeholders to engage and empower students during their learning experiences.\u00a0 The ultimate goal is for students to thrive and become the best versions of themselves-fully equipped and prepared for college and career pathways.<\/span><\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;vc_default&#8221; bg_type=&#8221;image&#8221; parallax_style=&#8221;vcpb-vz-jquery&#8221; bg_image_new=&#8221;id^56848|url^https:\/\/schools.stlucie.k12.fl.us\/ppe\/files\/2024\/06\/PalmPointeSchool.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^PalmPointeSchool|description^null&#8221; bg_image_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;ex-full&#8221; enable_overlay=&#8221;enable_overlay_value&#8221; overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.5)&#8221; overlay_pattern=&#8221;transperant&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1720551911333{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1721330345639{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;reverse-row-on-mobile&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1573061378810{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-35069ee61b9c7f10\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-35069ee61b9c7f10 uvc-2222 accent-border-color uvc-heading-default-font-sizes\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-35069ee61b9c7f10 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;\">Palm Pointe: Our Story<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-bottom:35px;height:4px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:4px;border-color:;width:200px;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Welcome to Palm Pointe Educational Research School! Since our establishment in 2008, we have proudly maintained an \u2018A\u2019 school grade each year, showcasing our unwavering commitment to academic excellence.<\/p>\n<p>Beginning July 2024, Palm Pointe transitioned from a charter lab school to become the first public K8 school within the Tradition community. Our mission is to provide rigorous and engaging instruction which empowers all students to achieve their highest potential. Our school employs exceptional faculty and staff who cultivate a nurturing environment marked by professionalism and expertise. Our teachers are a community of learners who continuously seek to enhance their pedagogical skills through action research projects and professional learning opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>At Palm Pointe, we recognize the significance of family and community partnerships in enhancing our students\u2019 educational journey. In addition to academic success, we are dedicated to developing well-rounded students through a robust offering of arts, sports, and other extracurricular activities. Our dedication to student achievement has earned us numerous accolades over the years, including recognition in Band, PBIS, and the prestigious title of School of Excellence. 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