Classical Christian Education

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Providence Classical School Welcome to our
headmasters Coffee
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The House System

• Developing Community
• And
• Fostering Excellence

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Purpose of Houses

• Create an avenue for friendly competition
• Develop leadership
• Encourage an atmosphere of excellence
• Foster an sense of accountability

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Potential Changes in a Growing School

• From family to community
• From connectedness to disconnectedness
• From Teachers authority to peer influence
• From clear vision to diluted vision

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History of Houses

• Rooted in English boarding schools (1700s)
• Concept grew from boarding to day schools
• Centers for community life of schools
• Tradition continues in many New England schools
• Resurgence in other classical schools

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Houses

• Gryphon part lion, part eagle
• Dual nature of God made Flesh to dwell among us.
• Regal Lion of the tribe of Judah
• Battle ready King of the skies
• Loyalty to the cause of Christ

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Houses

• Leviathan sea creature of Scripture
• Illustrates the awesome power and majesty of God
• Creature of immeasurable strength yet submissive
  to the hand of God
• Humble in service to our Great God

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Houses

• Phoenix Image of healing and resurrection
• Dies to himself, but rises from the ashes
• In sacrifice, more prepared to serve
• Learn of the beauty of mercy
• Seek to be merciful and serve the least among you

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Houses

• Dragon passionate fire and fierce bravery
• Exemplifies golden virtues of self-control and
  self-denial.
• Christs refining fire burns away dross purging
  the heart of a servant.
• Protector of the treasure.
• Honor comes through self-sacrifice, and purity is
  as gold.

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Point System

• Encouragements
• Word of the day
• Math challenge
• Wittenberg Door
• No tardy, dress code, homework violation bonuses
• Teacher awarded points for service, hard work,
  etc
• House challenges (games)

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Point System

• Discouragements
• Tardy violations
• Dress code violations
• Homework violations
• Teacher deductions
• Inattentiveness
• Disruptive behavior
• Behavior inconsistent with standards of
  Providence

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The Rewards

• Game awards ribbons to hang on banners
• The Ruling House
• The PALADIN CUP

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True Wisdom

• Defined by God (Prov. 17)
• To be sought out (Prov. 21-4)
• Passed down, not innate (Prov. 35,6)
• She calls to us (Prov. 120 27)
• Difficult to attain
• Directs one to the right (Prov. 11-7, Plato)

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