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The Haverford LS House System
Inspired by the Ron Clark Academy
Why A House System?
Why a House System?
Universal Expectations
Culture Of belonging
School-Wide Community
Character Building
Healthy Competition
House System Overview
- Students, faculty, and staff belong to one of four "houses."
- Points are earned for good behavior, character, and school spirit.
- The reward is house victory and the House Cup at year’s end.
- Points are awarded daily and tallied weekly.
- Weekly announcements share standings, with a ribbon for the leading house.
- Quarterly house meetings and community events build connection.
- This is an example; as a school, we will decide the cadence for awarding points and organizing houses.
the HOuses
Other School Examples
What about Us?
How do we start to map out the Lower school house system!
Next Steps: Exploratory Committees for PK-1 and 2-5 House Systems
Why Are We Forming These Committees?
To strengthen and develop our PK-1 community.
To explore how the house system can support our youngest learners.
To design and map out a robust 2-5 house system.
To promote collaboration, character development, and school spirit.
PK -1st goals for Community time
- Foster belonging and connection for our youngest students.
- Explore developmentally appropriate ways to tie into the house system.
- Create a foundation for future engagement in the house system..
- Strengthen and build our Community time
2nd-5th goals for House System
- Design a consistent structure for awarding points and recognizing achievements.
- Map out engaging house activities, events, and competitions.
- Create a transition plan to align PK-1 and 2-5 systems.
How You Can Get Involved?
- Volunteer to join one of the committees!
- Share ideas and insights to help shape our community.
- Attend the first meeting to contribute to the planning process.
Initial Planning & Research
Spring 2027
Whats Next?
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
Spring 2026
Fall 2026
Fall 2027
Teacher Engagement
Student Buy-in
Design
Full Launch
Final tHoughts ?
Wednesday be on the lookout for a Survey! Feel free to find me to discuss ideas or thoughts on the house system! Thanks for Listening
Research: Study successful house systems (e.g., Ron Clark Academy) and gather ideas. Identify Core Values: Decide on the core values your school wants to promote (e.g., teamwork, respect, perseverance). Form a Leadership Team: Select a committee of teachers and administrators to spearhead the process.
Kickoff Competition/Activity daily/weekly/monthly events (TBD). Recognize Sucess (Points System)
Teacher Buy-In (Leaders & Structure) Launch House Symbols & Colors Selection Options for house (Random vs Value)
Teacher Workshops/MeetingsGather FeedbackAssign House Leaders
Student Assembly Creative Engagment House Reveal