
student achievement
Strong, Research-Based Curriculum
High Point Academy’s highest priority is always student achievement.

High Point Academy’s highest priority is always student achievement.
We’ve chosen strong, research-based curriculum, and we use data teams to make sure that our staff teaches it in the most effective ways possible. Several of our staff members offer after-school tutoring. In technology class, our students learn the skills they need to be tech-savvy 21st century citizens. We use Infinite Campus to record and share students’ grades. Finally, our policies page shows our commitment to anti-bullying, responsible use of social media, respectful staff-parent interaction, school uniforms, and a healthy school environment.
High Point Academy offers an academically challenging curriculum that results in high student achievement. To accomplish our mission, we have selected strong, research based curriculum and instructional methodologies. Specific programs and curriculum include:
At High Point Academy we Reach, Empower, and Achieve. We know our students deeply, we provide exceptional instruction that supports students, and our students achieve at the highest levels. In order to realize these ideals we must do more than report the average test scores of a student over the course of a quarter. A single letter grade for a subject may not communicate enough information about what a student knows and is able to do. Recognizing the challenge of accurately communicating student progress, High Point Academy is moving toward a Standards Based Grading system of assessment and grade reporting. Standards Based Grading is a way of thinking about grading and assessment that more clearly communicates with students and parents how well learners currently understand the course objectives. Rather than totaling points earned on assignments, teachers measure what students know and can do compared against Colorado Academic Standards in each subject area. In a Standards Based Grading system students do not wait until the end of the quarter to learn what their final grade is. Instead, teachers consistently share with students their progress toward a given Learning Target. Students have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their growth throughout a unit of study. In addition, families have a more complete picture of student success through Student Led Conferences and Standards Based Grading report cards that identify student achievement in each of the standards associated with a subject area. When accessing your child’s grades by looking at progress reports, Infinite Campus, and report cards, you will come across some common codes that will indicate your child’s progress in their content classes. These codes are EXC, ACC, DEV, BEG, and INS. See below for some more information about what these codes mean.
EXC | Exceeding | Exceeding grade level standards and expectations – Student consistently meets most requirements for exceptional work related to course standards and demonstrates a deep level of knowledge and skill for this point in the school year |
ACC | Accomplished | Accomplishing grade level standards and expectations – student consistently meets most requirements for proficient work related to course standards and demonstrates grade level knowledge and skills for this point in the school year |
DEV | Developing | Developing understanding of grade level standards and expectations – Student consistently meets some requirements for proficient work related to course standards and demonstrates some grade level knowledge and skills for this point in school year |
BEG | Beginning | Beginning to understand grade level standards and expectations – student consistently meets few requirements for proficient work related to course standards and demonstrates little grade level knowledge and skill for this point in the school year |
INS | Insufficient Evidence | Insufficient evidence has been gathered to indicate an accurate grade |
As we improve our instruction, assessment, and grading practices through the use of Standards Based Grading we believe that we will Reach our students, Empower all students, and our students will Achieve their goals for the future.
We provide a diverse range of specials including Spanish, wellness, physical education/fitness, music, art, and technology to ensure development of well-rounded students.
On Mondays, High Point Academy students are released at 1:00 p.m. instead of 3:30 p.m., in order to provide our staff with designated time to meet for professional development. During these meetings teachers work together to enhance their instruction and curriculum. Their findings have a clear impact on instructional practices, intervention programs, and allocation of resources. By devoting designated time to professional development meetings, High Point Academy ensures that teachers communicate, collaborate, and ultimately drive student performance to the highest level possible.
Some of High Point Academy’s teachers offer additional tutoring to students after school and during school holidays, including summer. Each teacher sets up her own tutoring schedule, location, and cost. To arrange additional tutoring for your child, email info@highpointacademy.net or call the school at 303-217-5152. You can learn more about each teacher on our staff bio page. Please note that teachers cannot provide fee-based tutoring for their own students.
The following websites offer useful practice in literacy, math, spelling, and CMAS preparation.
To check your student’s grades, login to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account at this link https://cocloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/highpoint.jsp. Don’t have an account? Contact info@highpointacademy.net with your full name, your child(ren)’s full names and grades. Make sure you download the Infinite Campus Parent App! Don’t have the app? Get it here: APPLE GOOGLE