The house system is an idea adopted in the US from many schools in Europe.  It gives students the opportunity to connect with students across classes and grades that they may not normally have a chance to interact with. This helps students gain more friendships and create a family-like culture at our school.

As part of the house system, students earn points for their house and the whole school.  We are working to teach the students that their positive behavior helps not only themselves, but their house group and the entire school community.

Students meet with the other members of their house from all over the school twice a month on Mondays. Every house has their own chants, cheers, and symbols that represent their strengths and students will be learning about these soon during the house meetings.  Monday House meetings all have a different focus to help students build social skills, problem solving skills, team building skills, and empathy building skills. This is an opportunity for students to work together with members of all different grade levels.

Throughout the year we will also have whole school house celebrations to highlight the great things our students will be doing and how we have power when we all work together!