Horace Mann Middle School has introduced a House Point System aimed at strengthening school culture and fostering connections among students from different grade levels. The initiative is inspired by the Ron Clark Academy model, which is recognized nationwide for its approach to student engagement.
Under this new system, students are assigned to one of four houses: Protos, Amistad, Isibindi, or Altruismo. Each house includes students from 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. This structure allows students to interact and collaborate beyond their usual classroom groups.
Throughout the academic year, students can earn points for their house by showing kindness, leadership, school pride, positive behavior, strong attendance, and academic effort. The system promotes friendly competition while highlighting actions that contribute to a positive learning environment.
School administrators emphasized that the House Point System serves more than just competitive purposes. “It is designed to educate, empower, and motivate students by celebrating effort, character, and teamwork,” they stated. “The goal is to help students feel connected to something larger than themselves while growing together as a school community.”
A kickoff event was recently held at Horace Mann Middle School where students met their house members and learned house cheers. The event marked the beginning of what the school describes as an ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and student-centered environment in which every student feels valued.
The program reflects Horace Mann Middle School’s dedication to building an inclusive atmosphere that encourages both individual growth and collective achievement.
