The History of Paxon School for Advanced Studies
Historic Paxon
Paxon Today
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Newsweek magazine ranked Paxon School or the Advanced Studies number seven in the nation for quality high schools in 2005. Paxon's mission is to prepare students for graduation of self-disciplined, honest critical thinkers who have a global perspective and a commitment to excellence.
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School for the Advanced Studies (PSAS) motto for this year is,“Caritas, Constantia, Excellentia,
Integritas”
Paxon's Practices that Promote High Performance:
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Balancing life skills and academic goals; fostering life-long learning in students
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A shared sense of purpose by all stakeholders with regard to high academic standards
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Attention given to matching student needs to opportunities at Paxon
Through the Years...
Paxon School for Advanced Studies (PSAS) is one of two International Baccalaureate schools (the other one is Stanton High school) in Duval County Florida. PSAS was founded in the 50's, and was originally the Paxon Airfield. Across the street from the Airfield was Paxon Junior High, which is now Paxon Middle School and is also now a IB school. As time progressed the city grew, and so did Paxon. In the mid 90's Paxon High School became Paxon School for Advanced Studies, which took 4 years to transition. Today Paxon School for the Advanced Studies has the largest campus, but the smallest student body, in Duval County. Paxon_School_for_Advanced_Studies on Wikipedia
By: Allison Watkins