St. Brigid - St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy Houses Handbook

House System Mission

Through the teachings of Christ, St. Brigid-St. Frances Cabrini is inspired by the virtues,

Faith, Love and Hope to foster a community of integrity and excellence through the House

System. In the spirit of healthy competition, the student body is encourage to grow in

Catholic the Good, the Beautiful and Truth, reaching academic excellence whilst undergoing sportsmanship. In

doing so, the Academy strives for everyone to succeed as a collective community, without loosing the individual.

Throughout the year, students;

● Will be encouraged to maintain a positive behavior.

● Will be recognized for their academic achievements.

● Will be striving to form a healthy competition and forming unity.

● Will be recognized for their good deeds and efforts.

● Will be recognized for their leadership Catholic Identity through the practice of the Cardinal and Theological virtues.

House Captains & Co-Captains Expectations

When selecting house captains and co-captains, the students should reflect the school’s highest values,

highest leadership qualities, and the highest commitment to their neighbor.

Election Process

Captain will be an 8th grader | Co-Captain will be a 7th grader

There will be a fair voting process to pick the Captains and Co-Captains, where the whole school will have a voting day and there will be an announcement and ceremony by the end of the day. If a Captain or Co-Captain does not uphold the standards of being a leader in their house, there will be 3 warnings before they are removed and the next runner up will take their place.

2025-2026 - House Captains & Co-Captains

House Head, House Captain, House Co-Captain

St. Gabriel Mr. Rodriguez, Sarai Palapa, Todd Sowell Jr.

St. Michael Mr. Pintor, Kevin Bernabel, Israel Rodriguez

St. Raphael Ms. Alyssa, Christian Ortega, Domenica Perez

Every year a new Captain and Co-Captain will be elected.

House Point System

The House System is an implementation of communal structure in hopes of striving for a

positive academic atmosphere where students are encouraged to excel socially and academically.

By incorporating this system of merits and demerits, the house System encourages students to

aim for excellence whilst also teaching them to be accountable for their own actions. The system

will reinforce positive behavior, and push for the students to grasp a sense of responsibility.

Point System:

Action Merit Points

(Each merit should have a VALID reason)

Helping a Teacher function

(if a student asks to get points they will NOT get points)

Citizenship 5-10 Points

Sportsmanship 5-10 Points

Demonstrating Catholic Values 10-15 Points

Any extreme action 10-50 Points with Approval (This should be actions that show Heroic Character.

(Spoken with the head of their house and primary teacher before action is taken) Action Merit Points

(Each merit should have a V ALID reason)

Action Demerit Points

(Each demerit should have a reason if you do not put a VALID reason it will be

voided)

Uniform Violation

(3 Strikes, after 3rd no recess)

Nail Polish, Earrings (Boys), Make Up

3-5 Points

Behavior

(If taking points is not resolving the issue,

another action must be taken, suggestion of a

3 strike method here also)

5-10 Points

Inappropriate Remarks/Bullying 5-15 Points

Bad Sportsmanship 10-15 Points

Awarding Merits/Demerits

When students receive any Merits and Demerits, include a reason as to why they received those

points. Make sure to put your initials to sign off on points. This allows teachers know if there is a

trend of malbehavior in a certain class

*ALL REASONS WILL BE TRACK FOR STUDENT BENEFIT

Induction into a House: (Kindergarten & New Students)

● House assignment announcement: Once a student has chosen a house: they will be given a wrist band with their house name on it

● Welcoming a student or teacher: Begin with an assembly or gathering where students learn about the history and values of the house system.

○Introduce house leaders (teachers, student captains) and explain the importance of belonging to a house

House Oath or Pledge: Each student or teacher who is inducted into a new house, will have to take a pledge.

○ I pledge to uphold the values of my house, by virtues, faith, support my teammates, and always strive to do my best.

Expectations:

At St. Brigid – St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Academy, all students are expected to represent their

House with pride and integrity. As members of the House System, students should:

Faith & Virtue

● Strive to live out the teachings of Christ each day.

●Demonstrate kindness, compassion and respect toward others.

● Act as role models of Catholic virtues in word and action.

Academics & Effort

● Work diligently in all subject areas, always doing their best.

● Take responsibility for their learning and come prepared for class.

● Celebrate the achievements of others, showing humility in victory and grace in defeat.

Behavior & Conduct

● Uphold the school rules and display positive behavior at all times.

● Show respect to teachers, staff, classmates, and visitors.

● Take responsibility for their actions and accept consequences with maturity.

House Spirit & Sportsmanship

● Support their House through participation, teamwork, and encouragement.

● Display good sportsmanship in all competitions—fair play, honesty, and encouragement are key.

● Work to build unity within their House and foster a welcoming spirit for all members.

Leadership & Service

● Look for opportunities to serve others, in and out of school.

● Encourage classmates to do their best and support those who are struggling.

● Represent their House with pride, setting an example for younger students.

House Swag: (Coming Soon)

Students and parents will be able to purchase house swag.