Welcome to Paragon Charter Academy - Outperforming the District for 13 Years!
We never set limits on how much your child can achieve. At Paragon we create endless opportunities for your child to become their best. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make moral focus lessons part of every school day.Our students not only excel but thrive. A study done by Stanford University reveals that our students outperform their peers from surrounding schools by a remarkable 3.5 months each year.
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Open Enrollment Has Started!
Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year runs October 1 through November 30. Don't miss the deadline, apply today!
What is Open Enrollment?
Open Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year starts Oct. 1 and ends Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. Check out this blog to learn what Open Enrollment is.
October Principal Coffee
Join Principal Ben Kriesch for a Principal Coffee on Tuesday, October 3rd, at 8:15am, in the Library. Learn about current things happening at our school and meet other Paragon parents.
Paragon Receives Top Ranking
Paragon Charter Academy ranks in the top 18% of all schools in Michigan!
Get to Know Us!
Schedule a school tour and learn more about our personalized teaching, moral focus program, after-school activities, clubs, sports, and more.
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Cascades Humane Society Trunk or Treat
Stop by our booth at the Cascades Humane Society Trunk or Treat event on Monday, 10/30/23, from 6:00-8:00pm. The event will be held at CHS, which is located at 1515 Carmen Drive, Jackson, MI, 49202.
Y5 and Kindergarten Information Meeting
Join us for a Young Fives and Kindergarten Information Meeting for the 2024-25 school year on November 2, 2023, at 6:00pm. Meet the teachers and administrators and tour the classrooms.
NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Paragon Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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Apply Today!Safe Return to School Plans
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan Spring 2023 Final
Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan Fall 2023 Draft
