The House system at St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School exists to build community and enrich the scholastic experience of our students and teachers. Cutting across grade levels, and across the student-teacher divide, the House system begins in Junior High (sixth grade), when students are inducted into one of four Houses, where they remain until graduation. Middle school students meet every morning and afternoon with their Houses as a homeroom, led by a faculty House Master and two House Captains (one eighth grade boy and one eighth grade girl). Each House is, in turn, supported by faculty throughout the school, with each teacher from Pre-K through middle school being assigned to a House and exhibiting House loyalty and pride. Younger students, too, look forward to the day when they, also, will be inducted into a House, with siblings following in the steps of older brothers, sisters, or even parents.

 

At SEAS, we believe that the House system contributes to the broader culture of our school and helps our students grow academically, spiritually, and socially. A House is not only about teamwork, fellowship, and community. It is also a place where students can mentor one another, and where they can support one another as they seek to grow into young men and women of virtue and integrity.

 

Each year, Houses are challenged to excel in athletic, academic, and moral pursuits through a year-long competition. The theme of the House Competition is Galatians 6:9, Let us never tire of doing good (Bonum facientes non deficiamus). The House coordinator is Dr Tikhon Pino, who oversees the distribution of points and all House-related activities and communication.