Magnet Program
The Paxon School faculty consists of over 100 teachers whose awards range from district Teacher of the Year to National Board Certification. The 88-acre (360,000 m2) campus includes athletic facilities, a swimming pool, a professional grade television production studio, science labs, and a theater. Sports teams include football, golf, soccer, lacrosse, stickball, wrestling, and bowling, many of which have competed at district and regional levels. Social clubs include the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and Youth Leadership for Change. Since becoming an academic magnet, Paxon SAS has seen 3 principals, Dr. James A. Williams (Founder) 1996-2006, Mrs. Carol H. Daniels 2006-2009, and Mr. Royce Turner 2009–present.
Also graduates of Paxon SAS are know to begin their college careers with sophomore status, some motivated students start as juniors.
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