1. Gonzaga House System Teacher Information Strength House Faith House Truth House Peace House Perseverance House Courage House Challenge House Justice House Dreams House Leadership House

2. Grade 9 Orientation Day Introduction to the school Community Development Social Connections School Environment Grade 9 Meetings Academic Support Gonzaga Information Social Support Health & Wellness Tutoring & Mentorship Academic Support Big Brother & Sister Program Grade 9 Community Building Day Inter House Competition Team Building Fun Environment Gonzaga House System Making The Transition to High School: Grade 9s

4. Importance of the House System Encourages student participation Can be used to motivate students Promotes a community environment Establishes strong social connections Encourages students to work as a team

5. Teachers Role Each department has been assigned to a House Teachers can participate in all House Events Teachers grant points based on a students: Attitude, Attendance, Academic Achievement, Participation, and Catholicity

6. Monthly House Tracking Forms Each teacher can grant students points based on six (6) criteria (Class Participation, Lates, Attendance, Uniform, Homework, and Virtues) Each category is evaluated out of three (3)

7. Team & Club Points Coaches and Supervisors can submit names of students who have participated on sport teams and school clubs for House Points Coaches and Supervisors are asked to complete the Team and Club form

8. How Many Points Students who have participated on a team or club can earn from one to ten points depending on their participation and leadership For questions, please review the Sport and Club House Point Chart

9. End of Semester Class Leadership Recognition At the end of each semester, teachers can choose/nominate three students from each of his/her classes for a Leadership Recognition The student will earn one house point for their Individual and House total Teachers are asked to complete the End of Semester Student Nomination Form

10. Teacher Involvement in the House System Monthly Tracking Forms Completing Sport & Club Forms Completing End of Semester Nomination Form House Intramurals Prefect Retreats House System Theme Weeks (Halloween, Christmas, and St. Patricks Weeks)

11. Questions? If you have any questions you can refer to the House Manual or contact Jason Eagles All forms and information can be found on the Gonzaga website