William Smith High School
- Public
- AURORA, CO
Public School
William Smith High School
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- AURORA, CO
- Rating 4.13 out of 5 94 reviews
William Smith High School Reviews
Rating 4.13 out of 5 94 reviews
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This High School offers a variety of interesting classes that teach curriculum in a fun but efficient manner. Other schools may have long lectures and often have students take tests, but at William Smith it's more about hands on learning and real life problems. They also work with Pickens Technical College and CCA to offer students college classes and credits.
What I liked about William Smith was the unique approach to the learning material. What they do is tie in academic subjects with real life ideas that involve said subject. For example, we learned quadratic functions and applied it to archery to find the curve of the arrow. What I would like for the school to change is the amount of activities offered.
I am beyond impressed with the education I received from this school. At William Smith, the students actually learn about real-life situations and become prepared for adulthood. Instead of having traditional math and science classes, they relate all of the subjects to the real world. They will make a class that revolves around two different subjects and make it engaging. They will combine astronomy and math, and have a science class about ecology paired with ceramics. The faculty care for the students and go out of their way to help them. The school cares a lot about the community and makes sure that each and every student is heard and has a place where they belong. I always knew my classmate's names, personalities, and interests. There are also great opportunities revolving around college offered through this school. They team up with Community College of Aurora and Pickens Technical College to offer concurrent enrollment.
I have gone to this school for all my four years of high school. The teachers and staff are very kind and always will do their best to help you learn. The classes are unique and show us how to apply math, science, and writing into the real world and if there is any job that uses that type of subject.
WIlliam Smith High school is a fun project base school that tries to stay away from the traditional way of thinking. Here at this school the relatiionship between the students is very positive. Teachers encorage students to express themselves through learning by looking into their point of view to figure out problems and finding solutions. There is plenty of diversity where everyone is treated with respect and involved with one another. My one complaint is that the food could always be improved.
Great hands on learning school ! Amazing teachers and staff . I enjoy learning something new everyday at this school . I don’t just learn school things but along with life things that can help me out in the future. I’m a kinesthetic learner in which I learn best if I do things such as projects . They do really well in explaining. For example , I had this biology class and we didn’t just sit in the classroom and open up a text book . We made models of DNA , RNA etc . This helped me so much on understanding the different bodies of the cell.
William Smith is a pilot school whose primary focus is El(expeditionary learning). All of the classes are structures as projects, which students select every semester based on needs, but many of the courses underperform. I do appreciate the different style, but the school needs to work on obtaining Ap classes and a better science program.
William Smith was a relatively good school that offers an alternative learning environment. They don't have a lot of extra programs for fun but focus on learning and getting your HS diploma.
The teachers there really seem to want to see the students be successful. If I needed help with anything there was always someone around who was willing and able to see what they could do.
While attending William Smith I was also able to get certifications in automotive through pickens tech school next door. William smith paid my way in the school allowing me a good start to a carrier before finishing high school.
The teachers there really seem to want to see the students be successful. If I needed help with anything there was always someone around who was willing and able to see what they could do.
While attending William Smith I was also able to get certifications in automotive through pickens tech school next door. William smith paid my way in the school allowing me a good start to a carrier before finishing high school.
William Smith isn’t like any other high school. Everything we do is different. Our class schedules are different and the way we learn is different. We are a smaller school where classes are project based, for example I took a Chemistry with cooking class. While we do the actual chemistry labs we were also able to do some cooking and baking and try to apply it to our chemistry knowledge. There’s also other classes that go on trips such as the class that’s going to Italy to learn about its background. William Smith gives lots of great opportunities to help it’s students and I wouldn’t want to go to any other high school.
I liked that we had projects that helped us with everyday things. For me, I am writing a book and getting it published and they helped a lot. When I needed feedback I wasn't afraid to ask for some. We had so many student teachers and that added more stay to the learning that we had at the school. We are close to everyone who walks in through the doors and is ready to learn. I loved the chance I had when I got the privilege to learn at William Smith High School.
The intensity of academics to increase the classes are gradually getting better but they need to match other schools and have AP classes.
I love the approach to academics at William Smith High School. The hands-on project-based learning helps all students be immersed in the curriculum. The teachers are dedicated to helping every student succeed. It is a very supportive and driven community.
It’s a very hands on school and teachers focus on their students than at a regular high school. Classes are all project based and provide you with experience.
I loved my high school. I probably would not have made it through without the amazing staff and hands-on learning experience. I learned so much through the expeditionary learning style they provided. I went from being involved in truancy court to not missing any school and graduating second in my class.
I love this school! It’s the best school personally that I have been to. The way they turn is facinating and they know what they’re doing. The school is smaller than the regular school and the community bonds with each other more than a regular high school.
William smith was a great experience. The school worked with each student to help them discover their potential. I wouldn't change anything about it.
Have you ever wanted to go on limitless adventures, but never really had the support or motivation to pursue it? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to attend school one day, and then travel to New Mexico and become submerged in the rich art culture that dwells there? Ever wanted to go zip lining or hiking up a water fall? At William Smith High School, students are allowed the much needed resources, support and guidance to fulfill their many adventurous needs. This school specializes in combining regular curriculum with next level learning in ways most other schools never imagined possible. Students are given the chance to shape their academics their way and pick and choose different excursions (water rafting, hiking, skiing, traveling across the states) all while learning the fundamentals of life at the same time. This school is wonderful for students that are willing to think outside of the box and become adventurous. I guarantee it.