Jacob G. Smith Elementary School

My only daughter attended PreK thru 5th (2010-2017). We really lucked out this is our neighborhood elementary school. Teachers, Faculty & Staff are all VERY engaged and school is very connected to the community. Latin program was restarted once they were able to locate a Latin teacher who was able to teach elementary age children (not easy to find today & they had unexpectedly lost their previous Latin teacher due to spouse job transfer). Gifted Program for all grades and Safety Patrol for 4th & 5th graders available. The school's tradition is very driven by good citizenship, behavior, and community. Students recite the Pledge of Alligance in English & Latin every morning. Student body is very diverse economically, culturally & racially. Lottery available for some non district students and many come from all other parts of the county because of the small, close knit, high-achieving results. Loved being able to park at Habersham Village and walk my child into school; it gives you a connection to teachers & staff that dropping your child off by car doesn't do. JGSmith has a very active PTA & has recently engaged Dads, grandfathers & male family members in their Mane Men program to promote positive male interaction. Band program is now in full swing along with expanded chorus. Wide variety of community-based events include Book Fairs, Jump-Rope-for-Heart, FunRun, Talent Show, Fine Arts Showcase, Walk & Bike to School Days, Spirit Days, Spirit Nights at local restaurants. In 2016, JGSmith became the 1st National Blue Ribbon Elementary School in Chatham county.

Couldn’t dream of offering my children better!

My daughter attended this school for first grade three years ago. She had five different teachers in the whole year. There was no permanent teacher when she started and both permanent teachers hired were fired, the rest were long-term substitutes or other school teachers switched out of other positions. There were behavior problems all year long because no one would exercise discipline and the whole year became a babysitting and giving out busy work project until someone else came in. I would never do it again. it was appalling.

This will be my son's first year at Smith; however, registration was quick and efficient. I am confident he will be in good hands.