Im a student and i love the school.I like the way they help everyone become friends,and try to help every student when needed.I've made so many new friends.I love my teachers their all kind and the kinda techer u want to have for ure kids.If u get in a fight with another student they take care of it.They
... Read more have the two that got in a fight use team work together, like bilding a bench together.Like when they they did that for two of my friends they came back as friends as if nothing had happend.Thats why i like this school.I think ure kids/teens would love it here.I know i love it here.And every student is plesent and kind.'ve been here science third grade and almost done with this school,but i want ure kids to have the same wonderful expirence as i have had.Come here and have louds of memerys for u! Read less
Posted by a student on 09/09/09
Wonderful school because of the staff and parental involvement
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
The teachers at Paragon Charter Academy have supported my child and my family for many years. I would choose no other school for my children.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/09
This is our first year at the school and we love it. My boys have made huge improvements since changing schools. Great teachers, staff, programs, etc.
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Posted by a parent on 05/26/09
My son has been a student here since Kindergarten, and is know in the 5th grade. I reall y love the education that my son is getting here at Paragon, and how they challenge him everyday. I only wish my son could continue at Paragon throw High School. I am a parent who was always voluteered up until my
... Read more son was in the 4th grade when I had to go to work full to help my family out. I really miss no being involved as much as I once was, but know I have to help out behind the scenes so to speak. Paragon keep up the good work! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/09
I switched my child to Paragon when she was starting third grade because I wanted the best possible emotional and educational environment for her: to enjoy life in the present; and to prepare her for college and beyond. She came with baggage, making it an uphill climb. She has generally met this challenge
... Read more with hard work and persistance, working at home every summer to make up for lost ground. Suffering from low self esteem, she has had some difficult times. One time, she gave up completely on herself. She begged to be home schooled, and I worked with her from home while seeking advice from the school counselor, her teacher and the principal. Paragon was as flexible as possible (given outside constraints) and fairly supportive. They encouraged us to return her to face her issues with some counseling support. We took their advice, and she is now thriving in sixth grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
Paragon is an excellent school. I have two children enrolled at Paragon and this is our third year attending this school. The teachers are top notch and go the extra mile to challenge each individual child. The emphasis on moral focus is a plus and the amount of parent involvement on a daily basis
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Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
Paragon is an ok school. They dont really have any after school activities like jps. They have no advanced courses and no A.P. classes. They should have high school credits too. Paragon needs to be upgraded and improved. I have moved my child to jps schools and they have so many encore classes and A.P.
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Posted by a other on 12/08/08
Paragon is a wonderful school, if you have a child who fits into there style of teaching -- which is very rigid. There is alot of emphasis put on mastering a certain skill, moving to the next level etc. -- I had a kindergartner who would come home crying -- the 'team' that is the class puts a lot of
... Read more pressure on small children. I also agree with another review that special ed services are difficult to obtain at best -- they dont seem to want to deal with learning disabilities instead they tend to retain these students, only putting them farther behind. I have not heard of kids being retained at any other local district the way they are here. I guess it helps to keep there test scores high?! Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/08/08
My kids have attended this school for the past four years. The teachers and administration need to be more involved and special education needs to be easier to attain. Bullying is a huge problem here.
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Jackson schools — Paragon Charter Academy is located at 3750 Mccain Rd, Jackson MI 49201. 3750 Mccain Rd is in the 49201 ZIP code in Jackson, MI The school district for Paragon Charter Academy is the Michigan State Department Of Education. Paragon Charter Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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