Captain John Smith Elementary School

379 Woodland Road

School District

Hampton City Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 15, 2018

9 out of 10 the greatest school ever
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2015

My Grandson just started Kindergarten a couple of days ago. The principal has made it her mission to get to know all of the kids, she is very approachable as well as his teacher. I know we are only a couple of days into the school year but we have made several trips there and have had any questions or concerns answered. Pleasantly surprised so far!
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2015

In the past 5 years my child has attended this school, i have seen improvement in the staff.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2013

My daughter has just started pre k. So far I love the school and her teacher. My daughter seems very excited and really enjoys going there. I hope it continues as I am new to having a child in school I am a very nervous mom. Mrs. Doherty seems very sweet and my child loves her!
Submitted by parent on November 16, 2010

We moved here over the summer. My daughter should have not passed last year with the grades she brought home. I told the school upon enrollment she didn't know her basic math. They put her in the 5th grade anyways. 41/2 later ohhhh you were right now lets put her in the 4th grade. Ok that's a shock to a new kid in school anyways .Ok so did that. Now still bringing home bad grade. So i showed up at the school unexpected one day walk into her classroom and the kids are drawing and coloring and doing what ever they wanted. Now i know when she comes home and has 4 hours of homework its because they aren't teaching her anything at school. What do you do? Nothing because the school doesn't listen to a single parent.
Submitted by parent on August 16, 2010

Smith is a mixed bag. The principal is great, the cafeteria staff are awful, and the teachers are a gamble - some terrific, others just terrible. Always listen to your child - there was an instance where my child's physical safety was in question (teacher witheld water after recess on a hot day because other children were disruptive) and there has been bullying at the school. The are some great teachers though, and generally the staff is caring with a few shining stars that make the school tolerable. My best advice is to stay on top of them and make yourself known so they pay better attention to your child, and if you have the bad luck to get a vindictive teacher that takes things out on your child don't be afraid to go to the school board with your problem(s) if you don't get results at the school.
Submitted by parent on August 10, 2010

I jumped the on the band wagon too quick and was excited about my daughter attending the school. I am so disappointed in her teacher. No creativity...
Submitted by parent on February 09, 2009

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