GBA students embrace core values and are encouraged to practice them daily.
Our philosophy permeates every aspect of GBA and is reflected in and reinforced by everything we do.
TEMPERANCE Self-control, restraining my impulses, desires, behavior and actions and doing what is expected of me.
DEFERRED GRATIFICATION Putting off receiving an immediate reward in order to gain a greater reward later. Trading short-term pleasure for long-term gain.
ACCOUNTABILITY Taking responsibility for what I do and what I say.
INTEGRITY Adherence to moral and ethical principles. Being honest, even when no one is looking.
RESPECT Showing regard or consideration for others.
ENDURANCE Perseverance, committed to hard work, patience and steady persistence in pursuing goals.
EMPATHY Putting myself in another’s place. “Walking in another’s shoes.” Compassion moved to action.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteering to serve in the community to raise the productivity of those around me.
COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE Doing my best and being the best that I can be.