Smith Middle School

5
10 reviews
Grades
6-8
Students
533
Type
Public
23851 Yale Street
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800

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I used to be a student here at O.L. Smith. My experience was HORRIBLE. For one thing, the bathrooms were disgusting! To add onto that, the staff doesn't do anything about it. I don't know how many times I had to read inappropriate things. Another thing that's bad about this school are the teachers. While some teachers are actually nice, others are... infuriating. There was an assistant in an ELA class, who gave out six PBIS (Behavioral stuff) out in one day, even if they didn't do anything. She even kept them there after lunch, which was at 11:47, but people started leaving. Another teacher that was almost as bad was my Advisory/1st Hour (Social Studies) teacher. The only good thing is that she gives us 1 minute breaks. But even sweet things turn sour, I'd get up and go ask her if I could go to the bathroom, only for her to say I have to go back to my seat and "raise my hand," only for her to completely ignore me and say "no." You should've just said no in the first place. In advisory, I'd usually grab a chromebook and play something like Slope Game (which was on an unblocked website) and she'd look at me and say no, and tell me to put it back. One day, i was playing on the chromebook and she said to put it back, EVEN THOUGH we used it in first hour to play Blooket, which we barely play anyway. I highly recommend that you don't send your children here. Even if you do, they might have the same experience. (Watch out for Rm 32, that was my old 1st Hour/Advisory teacher.)
Posted by a community member on 1/23/2024
I love the school it’s amazing and I’ve made lots of friends. Everyone is so nice and welcoming
Posted by a student on 8/30/2023
The principal, Mark Rummel is wonderful and the culture of the school- teachers and students alike has undergone a huge shift since there were administration changes there in 2018. The teaching staff has created a warm, inclusive, engaging school culture to try to make everyone feel welcome. Parents and community are welcomed into the building. My children have done well at this school.
Posted by a parent on 8/21/2023
This is the worst school I have ever had to deal with, I would never recommend this school to anyone I know, in fact have told parents not to send their children there. Beware, if you are moving into this area, as they do not currently allow you school of choice and your child would have to attend this horrible middle school.
Posted by a parent on 5/13/2019
Overall i think Ol Smith is a pretty good school. There have been several problems in the past years but, currently i think the new staff, teachers, and principal have done a much better job handling situations. the bathrooms are much cleaner than they were last year. The teachers try their best to teach us and make sure we understand how too do our work. a lot of the times the teachers have to stop and discipline the class because of the talking/giggling. but, eventually the class quiets down. Ol smith is not as bad as everyone makes it sound. We have a wonderful autism program and the students work and engage with each other during class. we also have several other programs that help the students at our school like access, and several other programs that help student in need. The school is much more controlled with our new principal Zeina Jebril and our council members. They have improved this school for the better and handle situations immediately .
Posted by a student on 3/4/2018
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Dearborn schools - Smith Middle School is located at 23851 Yale Street, Dearborn MI 48124. Smith Middle School is in the Dearborn City School District. Smith Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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