I think its a great school. The band teacher is really the best and truly cares about her students. I think the dress code is just fine and I dont understand all the complaints I was reading. Apparently nobody remembers how bad it can get. My only complaint is how the attendance issue works. If
... Read more I call my child in sick that is excused. I am not running her to a doctor and getting a note EVERY time. A parent calling or coming in should be an excused absence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/09
I just finished 8th grade at smith and i have to say, the dress code is an outrage. They don't let hats on campus because how you wear it can be 'gang-related.' They also don't allow band t-shirts because they are associated with a group of people that is a newer label on people. They don't allow you
... Read more to wear sunglasses behind your head because it's 'gang related.' The vice principal shows way too much cleavage, and walks around looking for the most ridiculous things to dress code. She took my friend's jacket and didn't give it back for a week because it had an icp symbol on it. Most of my complaints go to debra, but other than that, smith is pretty good. Read less
Posted by a student on 06/30/09
The school has a no kid left behind but they don't always stick to it. They don't follow up on situations that occur unless it's to their benefit. I am not happy with the way they handle things.
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Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
I was browsing here, and I read the post from Oct. 11 regarding the dress code. First of all, I want to say that it is completely offensive to suggest that teachers are being aroused by students, so that's why the dress code is strictly enforced. Anyone who goes to the school will know that the dress
... Read more code is reasonable. Unfortunately, some other schools do not enforce the rules, which is why Smith seems strict. We love this school. I teach junior high in another school, and I only wish that I worked in a school where rules were enforced. Believe it or not, but kids do need structure, discipline, and yes, rules. Smith is a great school, especially when you compare it to other Mesa schools where discipline is non-existent. My daughters don't need to use their bodies to get attention, so we like it here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/08
I'm quite happy with Smith. My daughter loves the school and is very happy, particularly with the band instructor, who is excellent. A complaint would be that the dress code is ridiculously strict and old-fashioned. Of course a dress code should exist, but it should be reasonable. Why, for instance,
... Read more is it that a girl can not wear a dress with spaghetti straps *over a t-shirt*? That is just silly. I know some students will go to extremes if boundaries are not set, but some of the rules are just so peculiar that it seems as if some _adults_ are the ones with the real problem if they're being titillated by a sleeveless but modest neckline shirt. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/08
We've had our daughter at Smith for the past 2 years and couldn't be happier with the quality of education and service. Both teachers and administration are highly involved in the success of their students. We attended open house this year and discovered that Smith had the highest science AIMs scores
... Read more for their 8th graders amongst all junior highs in the district. They surpassed the state average for meeting or exceeding the standard by a long shot. We were also very impressed by the standard they've established for the level of accountability on behalf of their students. I was initially a little concerned that the demands might be a little high for junior high students, but our daughter has benefited from the experience and my husband and I are confident that she will do extremely well at the high school next year. I'm so glad we chose Smith. Read less
my child loves this school we just transfered her from a differnt school to this one and since she has been comming here she has been getting all straigh A's I met the teachers and they are so loving and they spend idevidual time with one kid each and they have been really helping her improve alot this
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/08
I have one child in 9th grade, and one that will start 7th in the fall. Overall, the school is very good for academics. I wish they would put the pool in. What a shame for the kids.
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I have two children who have attended Smith Jr High from 7-9th. The academic programs have improved each year as well as the music, art and sports programs. I have been very pleased with the quality of education being provided to my children. My only complaint would be that the dress code for female
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Mesa schools — Smith Junior High School is located at 10100 E Adobe Rd, Mesa AZ 85207. 10100 E Adobe Rd is in the 85207 ZIP code in Mesa, AZ The school district for Smith Junior High School is the Mesa Unified School District 4. Smith Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 7 - 9.
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