PRIDE is a word you will see and hear frequently at GMS—in the halls, in the classrooms, on the bus, in the lunchroom, and much more. It is a carefully selected word that, when used as an acronym, typifies those qualities expected of all GMS students and staff.

PRIDE is…
...a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
…satisfaction with your (or another's) achievements
…the trait of being spurred on by a dislike of falling below your standards

PRIDE is also defined as "a group of lions" making its use even more befitting of the students and staff of Goddard Middle School.

Our hope…our challenge…our expectation…is that all students experience PRIDE in all they do.

	Preparation
	Respect
	Integrity
	Discipline
	Excellence

Show your Lion PRIDE at GMS!

PRIDE Time is a 32-minute block of time at the beginning of each day. In addition to math and reading teachers working with identified groups of students throughout the year on various skills, all other teachers will present common lessons that reinforce those skills deemed necessary for middle school students to be successful. Teachers will also monitor the academic progress of those students assigned to their PRIDE Time by checking grades, PRIDE Binders and agenda books. PRIDE Time will also be used for activities related to Student Council, PTO, reviewing policies, meetings, etc. to protect the instructional time. At the end of the year, we use this time to read and discuss a novel together as a school.

The following schedule will be used for PRIDE Time:
Monday – Study Skills (7th) & Wellness (8th)
Tuesday – Reading
Wednesday – Study Hall
Thursday – Math
Friday –Study Hall

PRIDE Time is part of the students' school day and all students are required to attend PRIDE Time.

Lion Pride - Pride Binder

Preparation	Carry your PRIDE Binder to each class Have appropriate materials in your PRIDE binder
Respect	Keep your PRIDE Binder clean, neat and free of graffiti
Integrity	Be responsible for your own PRIDE Binder
Discipline	Keep your agenda in your PRIDE Binder Keep your agenda up to date Keep your PRIDE Binder organized
Excellence	Use your binder to be academically successful Do your very best!

Lion Pride - Hallway

Preparation	Have appropriate materials Be to class on time
Respect	Demonstrate proper courtesy and manners Respect ALL authority Respect ALL property
Integrity	Do what is right even when no one is watching Be honest & sincere
Discipline	Control hands, mouth, & feet Be in control of your actions at all times
Excellence	Keep hallways clean and orderly

Lion Pride - Cafeteria

Preparation	Follow procedures Be safe and maintain an orderly environment
Respect	Demonstrate proper courtesy and manners Respect ALL authority Respect ALL property
Integrity	Maintain a clean environment even when no one is watching Be courteous and welcoming
Discipline	Control hands, mouth, & feet Be in control of your actions at all times
Excellence	Keep cafeteria clean, quiet and orderly

Lion Pride - Classroom

Preparation	Be prepared to learn Be on time Bring all necessary materials
Respect	Respect yourself and your peers Respect ALL authority Respect ALL property
Integrity	Complete your own work Do not interfere with the learning of others
Discipline	Control hands, mouth, & feet Complete all required tasks by due date
Excellence	Do your best at all times! Demonstrate good character at all times!