SHS Huskies Class of 2004…read more Since the other alumni reviews shouted out to the music, choir, art and animation teachers, I will also chime in. My main program, which I still actively support today as a mentor and guest speaker, was the Biotech Academy. This was one of the pathways you could choose (others were focused on visual and performing arts, engineering and building trades, or social sciences), which had specialized classes you took over the 4 years. Now they've even added one more focused on agriculture (FFA). In BTA I was able to be exposed to hands-on microbiology, molecular biology (pipetting, running gels), and learn about ethics and technology in biotech careers on top of the regularly required biology, chemistry, physics and math. They also had field trips, community service, senior capstone project, internship opportunities, Blood Drive, and the Science Olympiad competitive team. Being in this academy really gave me an edge when I went on to UC Davis and inspired me to continue to pursue STEM professionally. I recently got to see their 2022 Open House showcasing seniors' projects (my 2021 mentee's was on CRISPR/Cas9) and demos such as streaking petri plates, chromatography, fluorescent proteins, extracting DNA from strawberries, and 3-D printing. Shout out to Mrs. Kosney, Ms. Laurison, Mr. Cecil, Mrs. Ziegenhirt, Mr. Fendall and Mrs. O'Bear. The science department also has other electives such as Physiology, Ecology, Criminalistics, Programming, and Lab Tech. I will also echo that Ms. George was the most amazing art teacher who I had for Art 1 and Commercial Art Graphics (didn't get to take AP Art Studio but she taught that too). That's where I got to learn how to airbrush acrylics, mixed media (pencil, ink, pastel, charcoal, acrylic) and opportunities to enter pieces in the State Fair or local/regional contests (Native Daughters of the Golden West, Duck Stamp). Shinozaki-sensei was also the sweetest Japanese teacher (now retired). At that time we didn't have honors or AP Japanese but it was so neat to even have it offered as a foreign language option alongside Spanish, French, German and ASL. I participated in the summer exchange program with students from Osaka, Japan where we were a host family and matched with one student every other summer. In the alternating summers, Sheldon and Laguna Creek students would be hosted by Osaka families. We also had an exchange student from Sapporo all year. It was the newest high school in the area at the time, before Pleasant Grove, Monterey Trails, Cosumnes Oaks and Franklin all popped up. For a public school in the suburbs, I would say I had a pretty well-rounded experience. Other: - "Every Day is a Great Day to be a Husky" - Flight of the Bumblebees playing during passing period before bells rang - Mazz's Alma mater/fight song "...cheer at the might of the teal, black & white" - Arts Alive (VAPA) -DeMarcus Nelson (basketball) before he went on to Duke - Japan Club taiko drummers at Multicultural Assembly - American Idol Season 2 Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken visited - commencement at Arco Arena

I did not have a good experience at this school. I was absent for a good portion of the two years I…read morewas there (for freshman and sophomore) due to chronic pain and illness. They were not handicap accessible enough as I have chronic pain and asthma and could not get to classes quick enough without having an asthma attack. I had to get an IEP/504 plan and that didn't even help most of the time. I also have AuDHD and I don't learn at the pace of other students and the teachers weren't as accommodating as they should've been in that area. I got detention once because I couldn't get to my class fast enough in my wheelchair and I ended up having a panic attack because they were yelling at us, we couldn't have beanies or hoodies on, we couldn't have any electronics out, and we had to be working on something. I wouldn't have a problem with it if they weren't screaming at us. I also couldn't get a lot of my school work done if I was stuck at home due to chronic pain flare ups or being sick. I feel like they could've been more accommodating with having work online in case something happened and a student couldn't get to school. I have since transferred to Visions In Education. It's an online learning program and I strongly recommend it if you have problems getting around campus normally or have learning differences.

the dress code is fair the food is free and the teachers are cool. but i am sad there is no more…read morevalentines candy and the pizza is ok.

Ya'll I won't even lie to you, I hated it so much. I hate Smedberg with a burning passion. Such a…read morepassion that only someone who has gone through multiple traumatic experiences such as Bullying, Homophobia almost every day, Lying, Threats on my life, and so much more. I wouldn't recommend any child who is unique and different in their way to be sent to this school because without a DOUBT they will have extreme problems. The principals and staff members fail miserably to do their jobs correctly unless a physical altercation has occurred or a threat has to be taken seriously by law. Most of the teachers are awesome and deserve so much better and we all know who they are. The kids were the main problem, not being able to be yourself and people slandering your FAMILY in group chats, Throwing dirt on your name, Making the majority of kids not like you caused by their lying, and overall massive groups of people that are insecure within themselves deflecting on kids who don't know how to defend themselves, . The amount of Racial Clowning, Insecurity, and Lack of control of students is insane and disappointing. Many parents and children have problems with Smedberg but no one cannot get a clear solution because they only tell you bullto make you go away. The bathroom, Sucks, The Energy Sucks, and the office staff SUCK. Just don't send your kids there, it will save you your time and grief.

This school counselors and administrators isn't going well. They're terrible and some teachers are…read morenot learning the students. My kids are struggling from the counselors and how they are giving my kids a bad time. Bad recommendations!!

Better almost everything and it's all the teachers mostly especially one of the math teachers (I…read morewon't name her) she ruins math and give homework EVERY SINGLE DAY which is COMPLETELY POINTLESS

I hate this school. I moved districts in 8th grade because I was falsely accused of threating…read morepeople and the principal sent police got sent to my house at 8am for no reason at all. A few days later the prinicipal called my mom(Keep in mind I'm not a student at the school or in the elk Grove United district no more) to say that "I'm still threatening people online and to keep a eye out. " which is not true because I don't have any social media so there was no possible way I could do that. when the prinicipal knows I didn't do anything because he had the police check my phone when I was accused of other stuff I didn't do which I won't get into. Falsely blaming me for stuff I know I wouldn't do an I would never do and knowing how bad my mental health was. The counselor tries make it seem like they care about ur kid mental health but when I tried talking to them about how I was doing I was sent to hospital when I tried to talk to my counselor about my mental health. This school is terrible.

It was an alright school, I thought a few teachers were a bit on edge or really... Just too…read moreincompetent for me to put into words, but for the most part this has been my favorite school ever attending, it may have been because it was close to my home so I had a lot of freedom when going to school, the community, but every teacher seemed supportive and if you attend I highly recommend taking all the honors you can because at this school they're easy and give a lot of benefits in high school. Just a great environment and the facilities are well maintained. Pe isn't awful, though it could use a revamp, and I wish they offered language courses or more variety in band, perhaps an orchestra or Chinese Mandarin class would be great. Overall every teacher I met honestly seemed to really strive to help me, and there were a lot less fights than I expected, maybe a handful throughout the 2 years but they were dealt with fairly quickly.

Amazing school! I love the diversity and involvement of the teachers and students!! The staff and…read moreteachers really care for the students attending this school and are fair to all!

Hated this school, since I arrived there. It was like hell, worst school I've ever been to. There…read morehas been so much bullying, so many bad teachers, the staff is super rude. Would not recommend this school, it gets worst each year, about a month ago they found 2 guns in MT

"There's nothing really bad about the school itself, and the new staff has done an amazing job…read morestaying connected with students. While challenges may arise, we have security in place to keep us safe. The staff here is really nice and friendly to everyone. As a student, I had heard bad things about Jackman, but the truth is, it isn't that bad. They host dances, field trips, and other events, making school more enjoyable. Every teacher is really nice, even when we get homework." Let me know if u need more info!

This school could do better the campus is pretty dirty and the staff are a little rude but besides…read morethat most teachers are pretty ok.

It seems like two out of three negative reviews are from the same person. It is a third person…read moreaccount not first person. With so few complaints, this must be a great school. Otherwise, you will hundreds of negative reviews with details.

They need to improve everything this school sucks ass especially when needing to drop off…read moremedication my sister just needed her inhaler bcs she said her breathing was getting slow and she was lightheaded. And I go up to the office a black lady came and helped me and all I said was she needs her inhaler bcs she says she can't breath I need a fucking form to be filled out for her to take it or bring it to school!? then I tell her well can she just take it in order to feel better and I'll take it home and goes no she has to be out of school to take it so I have to give her an early dismissal? this school is a fucking joke she could've gotten worse and yet they wouldn't care until a stupid white sheet of paper is filled out don't come to this school if you want to sign your children up. Especially if sick. Not only that they can't even hire cops or anything in this school to keep it safe anyways you know how many kids get into fights now a days!? And yet it's a suspension can't even expel kids anymore. My sister gets home and tells me how bad the fights are here and yet they don't care school is ass do not come here to sign any of your children up at this point a charter school is way better than this shit. Also tell your kids to always carry they inhaler if they have asthma and struggling in breathing like my sister because if you don't you have to go through a huge process just for her to carry an inhaler kids could die and they still don't care so fuck this school for real.