Goodman Middle School

We had a child who went to Goodman for two years, and they were two wonderful years. There does seem to be little room for parent involvement, but my child was very happy with the teachers, the culture of respect and high expectations, and the academics. What impressed us is the culture of leadership that the school does a great job of cultivating among its students. I think the teachers, staff, and students do a wonderful job of working hard with some pretty tough adolescent years. Well done, Goodman!
--Submitted by a parent

Hard working, dedicated teachers and a very approachable administration make the school environment great. The office staff is friendly and helpful. It would be nice to see a bigger commitment to elective courses so kids can explore the arts.
--Submitted by a parent

This school did an outstanding job supporting, encouraging, and teaching my daughter.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has its advantages and disadvantages. Some good things are, that the teachers are great and (almost) always know what they are doing. However, this school does not offer hardly any parent involvement, some of the teachers are terribly dull and the kids don't learn anything. Also, a lot of the time, the day schedule or entire schedule is changed and it makes it all the more confusing for the students. I will say that my son does enjoy this school but would like it to change..... for the best!
--Submitted by a parent

This is a terrific school with excellent teachers and councilors and especially noticeable out of the bunch is a teacher and councilor: Mr. T. My son just absolutely loved this school and I highly recommend it. But there is way too much homework in most classes.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a wonderful school with excellent teachers and staff. highly recommended.
--Submitted by Samuel Adams, a parent

Goodman Middle School has been a challenge for our child. While one teacher is outstanding, there are two that were deplorable. The principal in our book sided with a poor instructor, we had no recourse but to ask for a teacher transfer, finally got it, however it was a real struggle. The staff definately could use some sharpening up in dealing with children, and a review of their job description would be in order. We are considering a meeting with the school board. Poor behavior on the part of the teacher who used humiliation, degradation and bullying to accomplish what a good teacher would handle differently. Just over all poor experiences with a very bad teacher.
--Submitted by an administrator

Quality at this school overall in academics is very good. It is one of the better schools in Gig harbor. There could be more extracurricular activities. Parental involvement is minimal. I signed up to help with NUMEROUS activities and was never contacted to assist at dances or anything.
--Submitted by a parent

Absolutely wonderful staff, admin. and programs. I have worked in schools for 27 years and have 4 children in Gig Harbor schools. Goodman is outstanding. Principals, teachers, counselors and support staff are consistently friendly and go out of their way to make transition from elementary school to middle school a pleasant and inviting experience for students. Each student feels important and worthy. Great incentive and recognition programs to encourage students to do well. Thank you!
--Submitted by Tracey Meyer, a parent

This is a horrible school! It did not allow my child to express themselves for a short period of time until the princable would yell at them! I would never reccomend this Middle School to any parent unless they want their child to be a stuck up brat who just moves with the crowd and doesn't present any individuality! And for the reviewing asked for above: The academic progress was fair but not too well, the extra curricular activites were horribley arranged and held and there is very few times that parents could get involved with school activities.
--Submitted by Jesse Gile, a former student