Paradigm High Charter School in South Jordan, Utah

Education does not contain between school walls- it is a mindset. This is what Paradigm promotes- I laugh when I read comments of laziness and the "worst school ever." Mentors are not babysitters- if you take charge of your education you gain the benefits. If you just sit there and let everyone else push you along... you bear the consequence of ignorance. I love this school for supporting my freedom of speech.

I just learned that my google account was hacked and the previous review (seen by 505 people) was a sad joke. I deleted it but would like to add a real review. My older children made it through the public school system but I knew my youngest son would thrive in a more unconventional atmosphere. Where he previously only tolerated school, he now loves it. Paradigm has opened his eyes to so many new ways of learning and thinking and he has really blossomed as a student. The administration and mentors have supported his growth and helped him to feel confident in developing his own skills and gifts. It's not the school for everyone, but if a child is struggling in public school, this is a great alternative. We love it! Disclosure: Paradigm has consistently been ranked low in the state testing because the majority of kids have opted out of the SAGE testing and the ones who took it didn't take it seriously. I hope that situation will turn around this year, after this was discussed with the students by student council members. Rather than teaching to the SAGE test, Paradigm focuses more on helping the kids pass the ACT test to prepare them to enter college. As a parent, I appreciate that focus.