The College Preparatory program offers students a highly advanced academic program in grades 9-12. The curriculum offers college-level courses which afford students the opportunity to earn not only a nationally recognized high school diploma, but also course credit at hundreds of colleges and universities. Curriculum options include Honors, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment courses. Teachers prepare students for past-secondary education by replicating the college experience now. Students receive a well-rounded experience which includes special interest activities and sports.
Utilization of Magnet Schools
The school district strives to have the utilization of all schools between 85% and 105% of their current capacity. The 2011-2012 Utilization of each magnet school helps determine the number of new magnet openings a school may offer for the 2012-2013 magnet lottery.
3239 Norman E. Thagard Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32254
904.693.7583
www.duvalschools.org/psas
Tours: January 5, 12, 19 and February 2, 9 and 16. All tours start at 9:00 a.m.
Special Information: Successful completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite to enter 9th grade. Paxon School for Advanced Studies is a dedicated college preparatory school committed to academic excellence and the molding of well-rounded students. If your child currently attends a school outside of the Duval County Public School system, you must bring a transcript to the tour showing evidence of the required pre-requisites. There are 300 openings for Grade 9; approximately 15 openings for Grade 10; 40 openings for Grade 11; and 5 openings for Grade 12.
Lead Teacher Contact: Kim Kretschman, 693.7583 ext. 168, kretschmak@duvalschools.org
1149 West 13th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32209
904.630.6760
www.stantoncollegeprep.org
Tours: January 4, 24, 31 and February 9, 16 and 24. All tours will begin at 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Open House: January 9, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Special Information: Successful completion of Algebra I is a prerequisite to enter 9th grade. Primary entry point is grade 9. There are approximately 300 openings for Grade 9; 15 openings for grade 10; 5 openings for grade 11; and 2 openings for grade 12. The required pre-requisite courses must be evident on the transcript for grades 10, 11, and 12.
Lead Teacher Contact: Marigene O'Connor, 630.6760 ext. 161, oconnorm2@duvalschools.org
