What are School Houses?
Modeled on the United Kingdom educational system, the House System provides 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 TK to 8th grade, 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.
About Our Houses
Each House, named after former principals, participate in House activities throughout the school year. House members delight in the competitive games, community service projects and various, fun activities. Each year in the spring, Houses will visit our constituent churches to showcase and share the vision of South Bay Christian School. Look for scheduled House activities and church visits on our school calendar.
Named after Mr. George Harty, a principal at South Bay in the 70s.
Harty has distinguished itself as an easy-going, yet
hardworking house.
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.
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.
Renamed to honor Mrs. Susan Vlach, a recent principal who served South Bay Christian School for 34 years.
Vlach has distinguished itself as a very helpful and
academic house.
Buy a House shirt, sweater, hat, or other accessories and support our school. All proceeds go to support House events. Selection is occasionally updated.