This has been a very good year for my child this year and we look forward to next term. I would like to request the administration please give the 7th and 8th graders back their break time. I don't understand why it was discontinued for these two groups and only at D.A. Smith. All other schools have
... Read more break for everyone. You know it makes for a long day when you don't get a break and a lot of children don't get breakfast. By break time they are pretty hungry. Please give them back their break time. It is also a time of being with friends and they need the social interaction as much as the food. Thank you. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
We have had a wonderful experience in our first year at D.A Smith Middle School! The instructors have gone above and beyond the call of duty to ensure learning and safety are top priority. The administration works to highlight individual students success and build leadership skills throughout the entire
... Read more student body. We are also excited about the gym and building renovations beginning soon. The active PTO is working on plans to improve the schoolgrounds. The relatively new Superintendent has implemented school improvement, safety, and dress for success plans that have made a positve affect on our entire school system. It is a great time to be an Ozark Eagle and we are looking forward to a bright future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/09
This is my daughters first year at DA Smith and it has been one of the best years she has had. They offer so many opportunities for the students and parents to become involved in the school. I also appreciate the efforts that they make to recognize students for their successes and encourage them to always
... Read more do their best. I am excited about renovations being made to the gymnasium and look forward to two more years of doing what I can do to support my child and the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/09
Though the advantages of school planners and email correspondence with the teachers, the negative atmosphere supersedes anything postitive I can say of the school. Bad behavior is not being curbed, but rather it is tolerated, the students well being is not being looked after as it should be the educators
... Read more responsiblity to do so. Worse yet, the faculty does not follow through with the issues at hand, but merely avoid it as the white elephant. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
I am amazed at the difference a change in leadership has made at this school. It is orderly, positive and brimming with enthusiasm for teaching and learning. In addition, it is one of the few middle schools which recognizes that the abilities of children differ and serves them accordingly; therefore,
... Read more children who WANT to learn are in class with others for whom school is a priority. Families can be as involved as they please and the focus every day is on academic success. We have greatly enjoyed our time at DA and will miss the staff and environment immensely. Read less
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Student enrollment:
575
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
55
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Ozark schools — D A Smith Middle School is located at 994 Andrews Ave, Ozark AL 36360. 994 Andrews Ave is in the 36360 ZIP code in Ozark, AL The school district for D A Smith Middle School is the Ozark City School District. D A Smith Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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