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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This school provides a quality education for its students. I have been pleased with both the calibur of its teachers and the positive atmosphere of the school environment.

Excellent school for being only a couple years old. The staff is highest quality and the students are all very academic oriented.

We loved sending our kids to this school. I highly commend this school

Its a wonderful school. I highly recommend this school.

My daughter has attended this school for past year and half The principal Mr. Hector is a very involved principal in different aspects of the school. He is very approachable by parents. However I had asked my childs' a teacher questions and she replied w/ I am too busy right now will address later and never did. The teacher was good overall but felt hat she could do better explanations on homework assignments. My child liked to go to school every day she was very fond of her teachers.

Very active parent involvement by a small minority of the school make everything happen. These select few are owed much to there efforst not unlike most public schools.

My two kids spend 2-3 hours/day on homework and they are learning at a fastest pace without loosing any interest in learning. All the students are completing to be better together and learning seen to be fun with my children s. The teachers and the principal have done a great job in motivating their students.

This school is unbelievable! One reason is the principle Mr. Ector. The next reason is the support of the teachers and parents. James Franklin School should be the model for all other schools to strive to be like. I could tell many stories on how the school went the extra mile for my child and my neighbor s children.

I have seen a tremendous improvement of my son at all level since he attends JFS school. I was so impressed with the extened help from teachers staffs priciple and our parents involvements. I would like to say thank you to everyone to provide our kids a high quality of educcation.

During the past 8 years all 3 of my children have attended Evergreen District schools led by Principal Will Ector. His personal involvement in the students' lives goes well beyond professional courtesy. Each student is made to feel as though they are an important part of the school family. The teaching and office staff follow Mr. Ector's example by giving of their personal time to show interest in all students nurturing their personal growth as well as promoting their academic growth. The overwhelming parental involvement and support really reflects a feeling of 'community' here at James F. Smith School. What better education could be available to any child than here at JFS.