Welcome to Paragon Charter Academy - Outperforming the District for 14 Years!
Located in the heart of Jackson, Paragon Charter Academy never sets limits on how much your child can achieve. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive. In fact, a study done by Stanford University reveals that National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of three-and-half-months of additional learning compared to their peers.
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December Principal Coffee
Join Principal Ben Kriesch for a Principal Coffee on Thursday, December 19th, at 8:15am, in the Library. Learn about current things happening at our school and meet other Paragon parents.
We're a Michigan Reward School
Paragon has been recognized as a MI Reward School for the 2022-23 year. Learn more about the success of our students!
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.
January Principal Coffee
Join Principal Ben Kriesch for a Principal Coffee on Thursday, January 9th, at 8:15am, in the Library. Learn about current things happening at our school and meet other Paragon parents.
Y5 and Kindergarten Information Meeting
Join us for a Young Fives and Kindergarten Information Meeting for the 2025-26 school year on January 16,, 2025, at 6:00pm. Meet the teachers and administrators and tour the classrooms.
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Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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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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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
"I love the teachers at Paragon and the amount of effort that is put into fostering a caring environment and outstanding academics."
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