Creation Team meeting on March 3, 2025

Introduction

• Importance of gathering to assess house system before spring break.

• Need for discussions on current status and future plans for the house system.

Points System Overview

• Meisel created a sheet outlining point allocation for various achievements.

• Importance of consistency among teachers in assigning points for student achievements.

• Teacher comments when awarding points to students reinforces importance.

• Adding specific comments alongside points enhances transparency and understanding of why students received them.

• Teacher comments when awarding points to students reinforces importance.

• Adding specific comments alongside points enhances transparency and understanding of why students received them.

Current Point Distribution Practices

• Front office and admin typically awards higher point values (5 points for standout achievements).

• Discussion on updating the records of student achievements, addressing who manages which grade levels - Mrs, Merrell to take over 6th grade superlatives

Honors and Recognition

• Criteria for Honor Roll clarified: A Honor Roll (all A's), A/B Honor Roll (all A's and B's).

• Importance of maintaining accurate records of student achievements that contribute to their point totals.

Student Engagement and Future Plans

• Plans to develop a store where students can exchange points for rewards.

  • Possible non-physical rewards discussed to encourage participation without cost issues.

  • Suggestions for simple rewards: lunch menu choices, recognition opportunities.

• Goal to establish a functional system where point disbursements feel meaningful to students.

House System Improvements

• Proposal to create house shirts for events like Field Day instead of grade-level shirts.

  • Logistical challenges anticipated, such as size differentiation.

• Introduction of house-based activities and events to enhance community and competition among houses.

Leadership Structure

• Importance of adult and student leaders within each house to guide and manage activities.

• Suggestion for each house to have both adult and student leadership teams to balance responsibilities.

  • Leadership roles discussed (e.g., house presidents or representatives).

• Allow 8th graders to run for house leader. Recognize them and give them some responsibilities

Encouraging Student Leadership Participation

• Potential for traditional voting and campaigning methods for house leader selection.

• Cross-grade mentorship to prepare younger students for leadership roles in future years.

Conclusion

• Next steps involve reviewing the points sheet, confirming adult house leaders, and discussing event planning meetings.

• Incorporation of student voice in leadership will enhance house spirit and participation for the upcoming school year.