James Franklin Smith Elementary School

My child has been going to JFS for the past two years. It has been a wonderful experience for us. Outstanding staff, very active PTA, overall a fantastic place. Facilities (computers, reading material, art etc) are very good. PTA is very active. We sent our child to a private school earlier and are very happy to have moved her to JFS.
--Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attended JF Smith School from Kindergarten thru 6th grade. I remember Will Ector, who was a wonderful principal but only there to get the then new school up and running (he is now a district leader). The current principal Mr. Hodgins is kind and wise and a fantastic school leader. He is involved with his staff and the students; he is ever present, whether at dismissal time DAILY or at school special events. His attention to detail and strong vision of quality for JF Smith has kept it a bright spot on the somewhat dismal array of educational facilities. Every time I listen to other parents lamenting over their child's school I am deeply grateful that we found JF Smith. Of course the other factors in the success of JF Smith are the great teachers and very involved and supportive PTA.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is great, the teacher is very good & professional. The facility is very modern. Thanks to PTA support.. I'm not sure about the principal, I think the previous one, Mr. Ector is much better. However, they should change the school secretary. Try as much as possible not to interact with her. She is just a rude & intimidating person
--Submitted by a parent

I am 6th grade mother. I love this school and the way it is organized. The principal is very nice. He always participates to all events and get close and greeting to every one. He is a great principal.
--Submitted by a parent

I'm a parent of 3rd grader.. I think the school is great, all of the teacher is really caring and paying attention to all of their students.
--Submitted by a parent

i am a sixth-grader at this school. I think that it was better when the first principal, Mr. Ector, was there. It has been very fun there, and the sixth grade teachers teach A LOT.
--Submitted by Kelly, a student

This school is a great school. My daughter loves it. Principal Hodgin is very involved and coordinates a lot of great activities. The teachers are very professional and helpful to the children. The facility is new and very modern.
--Submitted by a parent

My kids have been going to this school since the beginning. I think this is a very good school and the teachers really care. The student scores are high.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is constructive and disclipline. The academic programs are diversed and set according to each individual students. Although public, the school's student to faculty ratio is great compared to other schools. There are some great extracurricular activities and the level of parent involvement is substantial.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has been in this school for 5 years. He really enjoys it. He got a very strong skills for each grade he went.I truly appreciate the principal, teachers and staff at this school.
--Submitted by a parent