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Smart Jr. High School in Davenport Provides Rigorous Standards for Educational and Social Development

The faculty and staff at Smart Jr. High School promote a learning community for students, staff, and families who share in the responsibility of providing rigorous standards for educational and social development in preparation for the challenges of high school and beyond. At Smart, we ensure all students will feel safe, engaged, and connected in school. This is our #1 priority.

At Smart, we will SOAR by being respectful of Self, Others, Adults and Resources. In order for students to feel engaged and connected in school we make our instructional practices engaging for ALL students and provide activities at school in order to build a stronger connection with our students and families.

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What People Are Saying About Us...
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"Sudlow gave my daughters a solid, well-rounded, rigorous education that helped them prepare for their high school / collegiate studies."
- Molly Klag, Parent of former students, current Foreign Language Teacher
"I enjoy so much seeing the positive things going on in DCSD.  - Nancy Stone    "
- Nancy Stone - ALL
"Thank you SO MUCH to the food workers! You’re keeping my children and many others in my neighborhood fed and happy! You do great work and it does not go unnoticed. Thank you sooo much!"
- Food Workers - District
"A group of CTE students toured Ryerson in Eldridge, Iowa and received this compliment, “This group of students was the most engaged and well behaved out of all high school and college student groups that have toured prior. Everyone in this group seemed engaged, they followed safety directions, they asked..."
- Ryerson - District
"Great students, Great staff, Great success. Sudlow Tigers: We're Grrrrrreat!"
- Alex Lenstra, Language Arts
"We call ourselves the Washington Family for a reason! This staff is incredibly dedicated to doing what’s right for students, families, and each other. When you walk into the building you can feel the positive vibes. It’s such a honor to be a member of this community."
- Laura Guttmann, 2nd Grade
"Central High School is an amazing place to teach and learn. Every year I am amazed by what our students, teachers, staff and community can accomplish together. Being a Blue Devil means being a part of a 100+ year legacy of pride and excellence. Cari Johnson, NBCT Social Studies Teacher National Honor..."
- Cari Johnson, NBCT - Central
"Central is a prime example of don't judge a book by its cover. It appears large and occupies a number of people, but has various opportunities for students. Staff members and teacher's make it their number one duty to protect all students alongside educating them with maximum knowledge. You can make lifelong..."
- Monifah Ponton - Central
"In our family’s situation, Stepping Stones is a cost-effective way for us to get additional education for our child and child care while I work."
- Parent of a Stepping Stones child (2)
"I want to thank you for celebrating the wonderful moments and accomplishments happening every day in our schools.  - Chryss Hartman"
- Chryss Hartman - All
"Thank you to all the Adams teachers and staff! We miss you greatly and so do the kids! For all the teachers sticking their neck out and going that extra mile…you are AWESOME!  - Glenda Wingler"
- Glenda Wingler - Adams
"My niece is a Hayes student and I have been very impressed with the staff at Hayes during this time. From Mr. Goddard doing the daily announcements to Ms. Tidwell reading books to the students, to quick responses from teachers on the Google classroom, to all of the third grade teachers having two weekly..."
- Katie Jo Sloan - Hayes
"The thing that stands out about Central the most in my eyes is the amazing staff we had. I feel like all the teachers I had genuinely cared about me and my success. I think without these teachers I would not be who I am today.  Valentine Chenus Class of 2020"
- Valentine Chenus - Central
"Washington Elementary is Home. The staff and students alike are amazing! The staff is a family and our students are "our" students. We take pride in our work and being advocates for our students. I feel very blessed to be a Washington Hawk!"
- Nichole Schmidt, Teacher Innovator
"Washington Elementary is an absolute gem. Our three children have thrived under the care of compassionate, kind, and highly gifted educators. Students at Washington have access to great opportunities and feel at home in the caring environment that the staff works so hard to create. We are grateful to be a..."
- Jake & Leslie Klipsch, Parents
"When I pick up my child from Stepping Stones, my child is happy and in a good mood, so transitioning to the rest of our evening is easy."
- Parent of a Stepping Stones child
"Thank you for always promoting our positive school district happenings! Go blue! - Nicki Brus"
- Nicki Brus - Central
"Thank you to all nurses, you are a blessing to our students! Special shoutout to those who are in a Pick a Better Snack building for your support! - Kathy Bierl"
- Kathy Bierl Nurses - District
"Thank you for the recognition of Davenport West. This was a great opportunity for the engineering department to have one student and teacher travel to Kenya to gather data for the water filtration project that they’ve been working on with Fishers of Men Ministries.  - Jennifer Meyer O’Neil"
- Jennifer Meyer O’Neil - West
"We have had a student already go through Sudlow, one that is currently at Sudlow and a future Sudlow student and our family has had such positive experiences.  Our kids have gotten to experience a variety of activities.  They have felt supported by staff and enjoyed the new friendships they have made. ..."
- Melissa Simatovich, Parent
"When my 4th grader started school I was so nervous about not only Kindergarten but also public school. From day 1 we have had an incredible experience. The staff at Washington are like family, most have been there for quite some time and it shows. They all work together to make the best experience for our..."
- Karrie Heaton, Parent
"This is such a well-deserved recognition; Chrissy Willis goes above and beyond every day for our students and staff at Truman! She works long hours for Truman at school and at home thinking of ways to help our students and staff be the best we all can be. Thank you, Chrissy! We love you!  - Terri Bush Smith"
- Terri Bush Smith - Truman
"Great Tiger Team!"
- Jen Hunter, Health Teacher
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For Every Child

Smart Eagles Respect: Self, Others, Adults, and Resources. Smart students S.O.A.R!

At Smart Jr. High School in Davenport, we offer many opportunities for students to S.O.A.R. in, and outside of the classroom. With programs that highlight the academics, athletics and arts, Smart students have access to band, intermural athletics, and specialized curriculum to help them engage in learning excellence.

611
Students
51
Classroom teachers
55.8%
Of students are male
26.4%
Of students have disabilities
90.4
Out of 100: Average daily attendance of students
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Continuing A Tradition Of Excellence

The Davenport Community School District’s goal is to enhance each student’s abilities by providing a quality education enriched by our diverse community. With nearly 30 school buildings serving Blue Grass, Buffalo, Davenport and Walcott, Davenport Community Schools are resource-rich, blending student and family support programs with a wide array of curricular offerings to create a quality learning environment for all students. As the third largest School District in the State of Iowa, the Davenport Community School District employs more than 2,000 education professionals to teach nearly 14,000 students in our community.

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