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Paragon Academy Of Technology

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2210 Pierce Street
Hollywood, FL 33020
(954) 925-0155

Charter | Grades 6-8 | Broward

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About Paragon Academy Of Technology

Paragon Academy Of Technology is located in Hollywood, FL and is one of 82 middle schools in Broward. It is a charter school that serves 123 students in grades 6-8.

Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.

Paragon Academy Of Technology did not make AYP in 2009. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Paragon Academy Of Technology's test results to learn more about school performance.

Paragon Academy Of Technology Student Diversity

Students by Ethnicity (2007)
Black 46 %
Hispanic 29 %
White 23 %
Multiracial 2 %
Asian < 1 %

Students by Gender (2007)
Female 56%
Male 44%

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Paragon Academy Of Technology Reviews

Rated

by a Parent Greer Barnes

My son was attending DATA Charter school that was closed down about 9 weeks into the school year. Many of the students that attended DATA took public transportation to get to DATA. Bussing to the new school was offered but no consideration was made by the bus company or Paragon in regards to needs of the students and the schedule. Many, many times students were left behind because the public bus they had to take to get to DATA was late. Requests were made by many parents to change the schedule by 5 minutes (still leaving plenty of time to get the kids to Hollywood from Downtown) and the answer was always NO. If the children were not at the school at 7:05 then too bad. The principal refused to offer any assistance and I was told the bus company makes the schedule- period. 12, 13 or 14 year old children should not be left behind in Downtown Ft. Lauderdale to fend for themselves, miss school and get back home on their own because the bus couldn't wait.

Additionally, I was not thrilled with communication of the teaching staff. Parents are only directed to the Teacherease website but the teachers don't put in many notes. If your child is struggling then attempting to get resources is like pulling teeth. Overall, this school seems lacking. I was very disappointed.

Aug 18, 2009

Rated

by a Student

It's an okay school but needs to be worked on a little. The teachers are good especially the social studies teacher. It's a school that really cares for students you'll love the assistant prinicpal.

Jul 30, 2009

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by a Student

I think its great. Keep up the good work.

May 18, 2009

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