The House System

 

As a way to implement PBIS this year, our school decided to give the "House System" a try. 

What is the House System?

The House System is a way for students and staff to create an inclusive, positive environment while building each other up, challenging themselves and others around them, and creates and sustains relationships across the school. This system was developed by The Ron Clark Academy - a nonprofit middle school in Atlanta, GA. 

How Does it Work?

• There are FOUR Houses
• Every teacher AND student get randomly assigned to houses
• At SLES, students chose a black balloon and the balloon was filled with confetti that matched the House color
• Students gain points for following “Essentials”
• There are weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly House Meetings / Competitions!
• Students can only gain points - they can never lose points!
• Weekly/Quarterly/Yearly Winners!

What are the Houses?

• Quantum
• If you are chosen for this house, your core value is respect!  Respect yourself, respect others, and respect YOUR TEAM!
• Integritas
• If you are chosen for this house, your core value is integrity!  You believe in what is right and do everything you can to ensure everyone is doing the right thing!
• Viribus
• If you are chosen for this house, your core value is strength!  You believe in strengthening your brain, your relationships, and value strong bonds with others!
• Animo
• If you are chosen for this house, your core value is courage!  You believe in standing up for what is right and what is wrong and will face any challenge along the way.

What are the Essentials?

1. Whole house perfect attendance (3 points)
2. Whole house completed homework (3 points)
3. Student shows respect, responsibility, or safety (1 point)
4. Student shows kindness (1 point)
5. Student is found keeping our building beautiful (1 point)
6. Student shows good sportsmanship (1 point)
7. Teacher Choice! (?? points)

How are Points Collected?

• Grade levels collect through Class Dojo throughout the week.
• Each Friday afternoon, the points from Class Dojo are added to the house totals on the Google Document and then reset for the next week.

Check out the RCA Houses website here!