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Academic Direction

• While there are no academic admission requirements for the MYP, students will be required to meet academic criteria for acceptance to the following International Baccalaureate high schools:
  
  Paxon School for Advanced Studies
  Jean Ribault High School
  Stanton College Preparatory School
  
  Paxon Middle School’s diverse educational experience produces students who are intelligent, inquisitive and creative. In fact, some students find that their classes at Paxon help prepare them for creative programs in high schools like Douglas Anderson. Listed below is an overview of the course offerings:

Course Offerings

• 6th Grade - Standard		6th Grade - Advanced
  Language Arts I		Language Arts I
  World History		World History
  Science I		Science I
  Math I		Math I
  Physical Education/Health		Physical Education/Health
  7th Grade - Standard		7th Grade - Advanced
  Language Arts II		Language Arts II
  World Geography		World Geography
  Science II		Science II
  Math II		Pre Algebra
  Physical Education/Health		Physical Education/Health
  8th Grade - Standard		8th Grade - Advanced
  Language Arts III		Language Arts III
  US History with Career Planning		US History with Career Planning
  Science III		Science III
  Pre Algebra		Algebra I
  Physical Education/Health		Physical Education/Health
  Elective Courses
  Intensive Math FCAT Level 1 & 2		Intensive Reading FCAT Level 1 & 2
  Spanish 1		Introduction to Computers
  Art Appreciation 3 and 4		Broad Communications
  Critical Thinking		Peer Counseling 1
  Career Education		Exploratory Wheel 5 and 6

Quick Links

• Compass Odyssey
• FCAT EXPLORER
• GIZMOS
• On Course
• Parent/Student Orientation
• Paxon's Parental Resource Center
• Safety Nets
• Student Supplies
• The Jacksonville Committment