House System
Houses are meant to bring unity to the campus. While each of us is part of a specific house, we are also part of our entire school family. We will promote positivity amongst all students, staff, and families and work towards building relationships across all our stakeholders. We are 8 houses, 1 school.
House Names and Meanings
Altruismo
Altruismo traces its origins to the rainforests of the Amazon, where a group of powerful Brazilians were given the name because of the Portuguese meaning behind it: “the Givers.”
Amistad
Amistad is the House that originates from Mexico. A group of kind but powerful individuals that are known most for their unconquered spirit. This is why, in the language of their ancestry, their name means “friendship.”
Isibindi
Isibindi is a tight-knit group of individuals, like a pride of African lions, where family means everything. The House’s symbolic animals, the mute swan and the lion, serve to empower incoming members. While new students might be quiet or shy at first, the longer that they are in the House, the more they begin to display the characteristics of strength and bravery. In Zulu, Isibindi means “courage.”
Rêveur
Rêveur is a royal House whose name in French means “dreamers” or “idealists” — because the members who fill this group are students filled with freedom and wild abandon who recognize their dreams and will let nothing stand in the way of achieving them. This can be seen in the unicorn, which is on the center of the House’s crest, a powerful creature who is almost impossible to tame. Similarly, the House of Rêveur is a House of passion.
Nukumori
Nukumori is the House that originates from Japan. A group of individuals that understand that kindness is the true strength that will build their character, the members of the House of Nukumori are known for the friendship that they extend to everyone around them. They treat others with respect, and in doing so they earn the respect of all others.
Onraka
Onraka traces its origins to the land beyond the Himalayan mountains, where a group of powerful Indians were given the name because of the Tamil meaning behind it: the House of Unity.
Protos
Protos is an ancient House of wisdom whose name reflects the Greek root word meaning “first” — the House whose destiny is defined by striving for excellence.
Sollevare
Sollevare is the House that originates from Italy. It was formed by a group who understood that the true strength of being undefeated warriors lies in always getting back up, no matter how many times they may be knocked down. The members of the House of Sollevare are known for their uplifting nature — always rising above, and helping others do the same. This is where their name comes from in Latin, meaning to “lift” up.
PBiS
What is PBiS? Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support is a system of tools and strategies for defining, teaching, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and correcting inappropriate behavior. It is a framework for creating customized school systems that support student outcomes and academic success. School-Wide-PBiS is for the whole school, it is preventative, and it changes the paradigm of focus from negative behaviors and exchanges to positive expectations and interactions.
Our Team's Mission Statement
We will work together to be proactive in promoting clear and consistent expectations to ensure academic success and positive behavior.
School-Wide Expectations
Whiz Kids are accountable for their actions by acting RESPONSIBLY, RESPECTFULLY, AS REQUESTED, RELIABLY and SAFELY.
School-Wide Communication
ClassMate
ClassMate Messaging is a wonderful, instant, and safe way for a teacher and a parent/guardians to privately communicate with each other. Parents and teachers can read and respond to messages from the website, or from our mobile app. The content of all messages are stored by ClassMate.
ClassMate will also be used as one of our communication tools for the school to share important information with parents/guardians.