Smoketree Elementary School

As a former teacher who taught at Smoketree, I have to disagree with your critique of the principal. Connie Hogard's priorities are the children, the parents, and last the teachers. That alone should indicate that she puts more value in appeasing the parents of her students than being a ally to her teachers.
--Submitted by a teacher

Worst School I have ever seen. Pulled our child out the first 10 minutes this morning. The staff could care less about a child's education. absolutely disorganized and pathetic. Even the receptionist was snide and unhelpful Seriously thinking about leaving LHC altogether, If you have young children, move to Lake Havasu City at your own risk.
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent! a special thanks to Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Mahan, Mr. Skates, Mr. Erdman and, especially to Mrs. Hogard for everything that they have done for us
--Submitted by a parent

poorly staffed, espically the recess aides. Lack of education and diversity. Teachers really need an aide for correcting papers and hlep out students who are lacking other students behind. Principal very asympathetic to situation. Plays her power as a principal and does not support the parents. Student / teacher ratio too large 30-33 students to 1 teacher.
--Submitted by a parent

This school is very good. There are specialists for art, physical education and music, homework clubs and tutoring to help students who are struggling, and teachers who care.
--Submitted by a parent

Smoketree School is great!! My son is in Kindefgarden and his teacher is really great and he's learned awhole lot there, even for just going two hours a day. GREAT SCHOOL! I belive Smoketree is number one.
--Submitted by a parent

Smoke tree has a lot of room for inprovement under the right hands. It has under went alot of change in the last year and is still in the growing stages with the right gidence it will be a wonderfull school.
--Submitted by a parent

I have my Child in Mrs Newbanks class and she is great. My child loves her to death. Mrs. Newbanks really really cares for her students. Mrs. Newbanks get a A+. I wish all the teachers were like her.
--Submitted by a parent

Smoketree Elementary is a wonderful school with a very sincere, involved principal. The teaching staff is knowledegable, dedicated and commited to the success of their students.