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Discover The Academy at Smith

A welcoming, family-centered high school where students receive personalized support while preparing for college, careers, and future success. With a focus on Health Sciences and Biomedical Technology, we provide students with meaningful learning opportunities in a small-school environment where every student is known, supported, and encouraged to soar.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

What makes us special is the strong sense of family and connection created by our small-school environment. Students are known by name, relationships matter, and our staff works together to ensure students feel supported academically, socially, and emotionally.

Student Supports

  • We have an E.C. teacher who provides supports to students
  • 504 coordinator
  • ESOL support teacher
  • Period Power Grant for young ladies,
  • GTCC Jamestown college liaison,
  • College and Career Manager,
  • Student Counselor
  • Curriculum Facilitator

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Points of Pride

  • Academic Growth & Achievement – We are proud to be a B-rated school and to have demonstrated significant academic growth and improvement. We have had a 100% graduation rate for the last 10+ years. We are also an A.P. Honor Roll school.
  • Small School, Strong Relationships – Our smaller learning environment allows staff to know students personally and provide individualized academic and social-emotional support.
  • Health Sciences & Biomedical Focus – Students have opportunities to explore healthcare, biomedical technology, and related career pathways while preparing for life after high school. We are the only school in GCS that offers a Pharmacy Technician program.
  • College & Career Readiness – Through advanced coursework, college partnerships, and dual-enrollment opportunities, students can earn college credit at GTCC and begin building their future while still in high school.
  • A Community That Soars Together – Our students, staff, families, and community partners work together to create a welcoming school culture centered on achievement, belonging, and student success.

Academics

We offer A.P. courses for students as early as freshman year. We also offer certification courses such as CCMA, CNA, and Pharmacy Technician. We are also a College and Career Promise school where students can attend GTCC Jamestown during junior and senior year if they have a minimum of 2.8 grade point average.

Clubs and Programs

  • H.O.S.A
  • F.C.C.L.A
  • F.B.L.A.
  • N.T.H.S
  •  N.H.S
  •  S.G.A.
  • Art Club

 

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027