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Agnes L. Smith Elementary School
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Parent Reviews (13 reviews)
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I appreciate Smith School. The teachers have been very good at communicating with us about expectations, progress, and successes happening in the classroom. The staff are both helpful and kind. But the most extraordinary blessing for our family has been the principal, 'Mr.A'. His presence and involvement on the school grounds brings a sense of security and calm to the children (and frankly for myself) just knowing he's in charge and he cares.
Contrary to the March 2008 post, I have to say Smith does cater to children with differences. It took a few weeks, but my daughters physical limitations have been addressed and satisfied with in a very positive way by both faculty and adminstration at Smith. It takes time and work to make adjustments for children with differences, time and work by both parents and staff. I work hard to make my childs school expereince as normal as possible. The teachers and adminstration at Smith do too. Renee Tarnow
This school caters to the normal children, meaning, kids of average intelligence and abilities. My daughter has ADD, with a very high IQ and this school is ill equipped to deal with her. Rather than challenging her mind, they punish her for being disorganized.
We moved from out of town and the kids (3rd and 5th grade) started here after spring break. The school could use a little better process for acclimating new students. The academic part is great, and the teachers seem to be competent, but the social integration of students seems to be a little under-stressed. For the first time since beginning school, both of my kids dislike going to class... No friends, no help from the teachers, etc. My top-of-her-class 5th grader is now under the impression that her teacher thinks she is stupid (her words), and my third grader thinks that the teacher is always mad at him... Both are vibrant, eager learners and have never had problems in school - either academically or socially. I know budgets are tight and it is always tough to assimilate new students mid-year, but perhaps there is room for improvement here...
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