School Houses
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School Houses
What is a "House"?
A house is like a team or family within the overarching school community. Each student is assigned to a house when they are enrolled in school, and usually are assigned to the specific house throughout their years at South Bay Christian School.
Purpose
The house system serves several purposes:
Community & Belonging: Helps students feel part of a smaller, close-knit group.
Competition: Houses compete against each other in sports, academics, arts, and other activities (e.g., “House Points,” “Sports Day,” “Quiz Competitions”).
Pastoral Care: Some schools use houses for mentoring, tutoring, and student welfare, with staff called “House Tutors” or a “Head of House.”
Leadership: Older students may become “House Captains” or “Prefects,” giving them leadership responsibilities.
House Points
Students earn points for good behavior, academic achievement, sports, etc. At the end of the term or year, the house with the most points might win a trophy or other reward.
7th and 8th graders take leadership roles, with 6th graders as leaders-in-training.
Houses include students from TK to 8th grade, with older students watching out for younger ones.
Developing school spirit and a sense of belonging.
By earning team points for academic, athletic, creative accomplishments and participation.
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.