School Houses
Church Visits
This year, each House adopted of one the churches that sponsor South Bay Christian School. Houses sent a homemade poster and gift. Pastors have visited and prayed for us. Next, we like to schedule a church visit. Students have been preparing for months. After talking with the pastors, here are the requested dates. We hope as many of the House members as possible can attend.
Harty: April 27
South Bay SDA Church (11:30 am)
401 S. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach, CA
McKenzie: April 27
Gardena Genesis SDA Church (10:30 am)
Gardena Japanese SDA Church(11:00 am)
16113 Denker Ave., Gardna, CA
Penstock: April 27
Long Beach SDA Church (11:00 am)
1001 E. 3rd St., Long Beach, CA
Vlach: May 11
Rolling Hills SDA Church (11:00 am)
28340 Highridge Rd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA
More details will come from House Teachers and Leaders regarding dress code, arrival time, and whether or not your church will provide lunch following the service.
For now, please Save-The-Date! Hope to see you there.
Remember: Quarter winners generally get a bonus Free Dress Card. The End-of-the-Year winners get a pizza and ice cream party.
Buy a House shirt, sweater, hat, or other accessory and support our school. All proceeds go to support House Events.
Selection is occasionally updated.
About Our Houses
Named after Mr. George Harty, a principal at South Bay in the 70s
Harty has distinguished itself as an easy-going, yet hardworking house. Our 2022-2023 House Winners!
Head Girl: Mia D.
Named for Mr. Floyd Penstock, a principal who rode a gold wing Honda motorcycle to school
Penstock has distinguished itself as a competitive and athletic house.
Head Girl: Aubrielle C.
Named after Dr. L. Roo McKenzie, a principal known for jumping rope with students during recess
McKenzie has distinguished itself as a very fun and creative house.
Head Girl: Brooke J.
Renamed to honor Mrs. Susan Vlach, a recent principal who served South Bay for 34 years
Vlach has distinguished itself as a very helpful and academic house.
Head Boy: Owen J.
About the House System
Modeled on the United Kingdom educational system, the House System gives us a fun way to accomplish several important things on campus:
Student Leadership
7th and 8th graders take leadership roles, with 6th graders as leaders-in-training
Peer Mentoring
Houses include students from Kinder to 8th, with older students watching out for younger ones
Team Building
Developing school spirit and a sense of belonging
Healthy Competition
By earning team points for academic, athletic, creative accomplishments and participation