House System
The SIFA LACS House System is a dynamic and exciting way to build a positive school environment for students and staff.
The House System aims to:
- Build leadership, collaboration, and school-wide unity.
- Encourage application of academic knowledge to real-world and cultural challenges.
- Promote innovation through STEAM integration.
- Strengthen responsibility, discipline, and participation through house activities.
- Inspire pride in cultural heritage while engaging global issues.
The creation of our six Houses provides our students with a culture of belonging and collaboration within their assorted houses (Guma Ayuyu, Guma Gåmson, Guma Tataga’, and Guma Haggan, Guma Tuninos, Guma Låggua). Students will be placed in their designated House at the beginning of the school year. Students will remain in their house as long as they are enrolled at SIFA. Educational Facilitators are assigned as House Advisors.
House System is inspired by the American Educator and TV Personality,
Ron Clark.
The House System Core Subject Connection
The House System aligns directly with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and integrates selected Common Core State Standards (CCSS) through:
Key Takeaways
- Guam-inspired virtues linking cultural heritage with modern learning
- Student-led leadership structure promoting collaboration and empathy
- STEAM integration fostering creativity and innovation
- Service-learning rooted in sustainability and civic responsibility.
- School-wide competitions that build identity and pride.
Testimonials