Horace Mann Middle School has launched a new House Point System designed to strengthen school culture, encourage positive behavior, and build connections among students across grade levels.
Engaged Learning
Inspired by the nationally recognized Ron Clark Academy model, the House Point System places students into one of four houses:
Protos
Amistad
Isibindi
Altruismo
Each house includes a mix of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, giving students opportunities to build relationships and work together beyond their classrooms and grade levels.
The Point System
Throughout the school year, students earn points for their house by demonstrating kindness, leadership, school pride, positive behavior, strong attendance, and academic effort. The system encourages friendly competition while recognizing the everyday actions that contribute to a positive learning environment.
School administrators say the House Point System is about more than competition. It is designed to educate, empower, and motivate students by celebrating effort, character, and teamwork. The goal is to help students feel connected to something larger than themselves while growing together as a school community.
It's Game Time
Horace Mann Middle recently held a kickoff event to introduce the program, giving students the opportunity to meet their house members, learn house cheers, and begin building excitement around the new system.
The House Point System reflects Horace Mann Middle School’s commitment to creating a supportive, engaging, and student-centered school culture where every student feels valued and encouraged to succeed.