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Smith School is a public magnet elementary school for children in pre-K through the fifth grade in West Hartford, Connecticut. There are about 345 students and 10 teachers for every student. The school follows Connecticut's Core Standards and puts a lot of emphasis on STEM, reading, writing, math, and getting along with others. The school is doing well because 60–64% of its students are good at math and reading. This is why it's one of the best elementary schools in West Hartford and all of Connecticut. 68% of the students are from minority groups, and many of them get help from Title I. Smith School is known for being friendly and encouraging kids to ask questions. It also has a lot of community involvement and programs that help kids do well in school and grow as people.
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:50 AM to 3:20 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
329 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
Being Updated
West Hartford wants to spend $24 million to improve school buildings, with a focus on making the air better in older elementary schools.
The district got $3.5 million in state grants in the past to improve schools' HVAC systems and ventilation. This could help a number of schools in West Hartford.
Q1. What kinds of specialized programs does Smith School offer?
Ans. Smith is a magnet school for students in grades Pre-K through 5 that focuses on STEM subjects, improves literacy, and lets students learn through questions.
Q2. How does Smith School help students from different backgrounds?
Ans. To meet the needs of its diverse student body, the school offers Title I support, ELL services, and culturally responsive instruction.
Q3. Does Smith School offer activities outside of class?
Ans. Yes, students can improve their creativity and teamwork by joining clubs, STEM challenges, arts programs, and events that happen all over the school.
Q4. What can families do to be a part of the school community?
Ans. Parents work together with schools through PTA activities, volunteering, helping out in the classroom, and attending school events. This makes the home-school partnership stronger.
Q5. What steps does Smith School take to keep students safe?
Ans. The school has safe entrances, watches over students as they come and go, does safety drills on a regular basis, and follows safety rules that apply to all schools in the district.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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