House System

4 HOUSES - 1 FAMILY

During the 2019-20 school year, we introduced a house system inspired by the Ron Clark Academy, and we continue to expand it each year. The house system aims to foster unity, encourage connections across grades, promote core character traits, and instill a sense of pride. Juan Bautista De Anza Elementary has four houses, united as one family.

Our houses are:

Kuamua—Swahili for Determined
Honestidad—Spanish for Honesty
Qwicha'aantum—Luiseño (native language of our valley) for Compassionate
Quantum—Latin for Respectful

How Does It Work?

My House: All students and staff are assigned to one of the four houses and remain in their house throughout their time at Juan Bautista De Anza Elementary.
House Fridays: Students participate in House Fridays, where they showcase their house pride through a chant that celebrates the characteristics of that house or learn fun and unique skills.
Compete and Celebrate: Houses compete in lighthearted games that are fun and that build character, relationships, and school spirit. Each week we celebrate the house wearing the most spirit gear.

If you need to buy more house gear like a new shirt, a sweatshirt or long-sleeved shirt, click here.

NOTE: Please only buy the house gear for the house your child was assigned.