Paxon School/Advanced Studies

This school is like Burger King, Have it your way. The leadership here is awful. The Principal allow one of his closest VP to run his school. They have no real communication with each other nor with the teachers. They have VP changing the teachers grades on students and I know that is a Big NO, NO. So I hope this new Superintendent will start looking into these problems in these schools, especially at Paxon Advanced Studies
—Submitted by a parent

it was gud skool an i say to myself wat a wunderful werld i wet ther and i turly seigh it gud

This school offers excellent academics as noted. However, my son's experience at PSAS was not very good. He is mild mannered. This did not fit with the majority of the other young men who looked like him at Paxon and he was subsequently bullied, attacked and seriously injured. Duval County School Board and the administration at the school all have their heads buried in the sand. Some of the young men at this school are out of control and violent. Theadministration does not like writing referrals as this reflects negatively on the school's image. Thus, a lot of infractions go unpunished.
—Submitted by a parent

I am a current alumni of Paxon from the class of 2011. I spent the four of my best years at Paxon. This school is challenging. However, it brings the best of ones abilities out. The school has a wonderful leadership program with the teachers as well as for the students. The JROTC is one of the best in Jacksonville. They hold the highest of distinction awards available for the program. the AP classes and IB courses are rigorous, but it leads and prepares the student for further schooling. Such as, college, medical school, or whatever comes later.

take it from an alumni, it is a true diamond in the rough, in its neighborhood, it has very intelligent students and great extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a student

My son went to this school and had an extremely hard time getting help. Even though it was a challanging program, children can rise to the occasion with the appropriate guidance. After having several conferences with the teachers for assistance, I realized that if you were not in the IB program, there was no where to go to receive approprate help. Paxon has other programs besides the IB program. They need to provide assistance in those programs as well as in the IB program.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter just started this year abd si far I;m very imoressed with what we've experienced.
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Gave my son a great education !
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This school was one of the few schools in Jacksonville that received my appreciation. This year it seemed to me like the students were not as enthusiastic about learning as they had been and the teachers were worried about the new legislation. I even comfronted some students that came to school with the idea that they were not going to learn anything on that day. it is a pitty. Students give the teachers a chance to teach and apply your self so that what you learn stays with you!!!
—Submitted by a parent

dress codes are overzealous here, but all other aspects are above par and just fyi, there are over 1400 kids at paxon, not 600
—Submitted by a student

i go there and it is truely awesome i must say. Its all i pictured
—Submitted by a student

I am a parent and really value the teachers.
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I graduated from Paxon in 2008 as an IB diploma recipient, and it was definitely worth the effort. The faculty are amazing, with few exceptions. Administration is a bit behind, however, and nearly all have superiority complexes. (Sorry to break their bubble, but it is not difficult to find a position as school administration... thus they deserve no respect from myself.) The teachers are truly where the credit needs to be given. I received 68 college credit hours from high school... because of their support and encouragement. I would highly recommend this school to anyone willing and determined to succeed.
—Submitted by a student

I am currently a sophomore at Paxon , & i love it here ! There are those few exceptions however , such as the extremity of the regulations for dress code , and also those applying to wearing IDS . However , I guess wearing ids are keeping us students safe , and im glad i can say i feel safe at my school . As for dress code , im pretty sure more liniency will result for less rebellion against the dress code !
—Submitted by a student

the school might be tight on money but we still find creative ways of learning. There are many after school activities and we get to learn alot.
—Submitted by a student

I have survived 3 years at paxon and must say since the new administration has arrived ( 2 years ago) the school has changed. The few liberties we had as high school students have been further restricted and the fun that you are supposed to have in high school has dwindled down to very little. The administration is often lacking, the current principal does not stand on as high a pedestal as Dr. William but is on her way to becoming a good principal. The teachers here are fantastic. They offer their time before and after school, are very dedicated and often underrated. The fine arts department is above average, especially the chorus. The athletes here are just as dedicated and passionate as at any school, but are also often underrated because they are thought just to be book smart. The support for girls athletics is pathetic.
—Submitted by a student

Wonderful academic atmosphere! Kids need a break from the rigorous academics and support for athletics is lacking.....starting from the principal on down! Especially girls athletics.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has been a great experience for my child. The curriculum is the same as Stanton, but much less rigorous. I am so glad she made it into this wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent

One of our children attended Paxon for four years and graduated and the other is in their second year. The richness and success of Paxon can be found in the quality and caliber of the students- they are remarkably mature, engaging, assertive, motivated and they are achievers. They have no peers at any school, save Stanton. College has been much easier for our eldest due to the academic rigor and requirements at Paxon. Paxon parents are very involved with their kids and with the school programs, another reason for the quality of the kids. The faculty is constantly evolving, and are for the most part, very good. The new principal and her administration were overdue, and they have done extremely well building on past successes and improving morale and school spirit. The greatest disappointment has been in the athletic programs where parents are lined up in support, the school body comes out and supports in huge numbers, coaches are excellent, but are too few, and outside organizations stand ready to contribute and sponsor improvements to the programs. However, the school athletic director is content with the current level of facilities and teams and has chosen not to grow or improve the program.
—Submitted by a parent

My daughter is an excellent student who goes here and works hard to maintain a perfect honor roll. But, due to the staff members the program is really slow and I hardly ever get notified. It is a well-around school.
—Submitted by a parent