Houses and Connections
Middle school students meet in a Connections group each week to discuss age-appropriate issues and get “connected” in a community. All middle school students participate in Connections.
The CVCA House system is designed to help high school students find a place of belonging, offer mentoring and leadership opportunities, and create school spirit. Students are divided into four different houses and are part of the same house for the duration of their high school years. Additionally, houses are divided into smaller groups (or floors) that are gender specific. Houses convene on a weekly basis, have different traditions, and compete throughout the course of the year for the coveted Royal Cup.
The House System
The CVCA House System is specifically designed to help students find a place of belonging, offer mentoring and leadership opportunities, and create school spirit. High school students are divided into four different houses and are part of the same house for the duration of their high school years.
Douglass House is named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The virtues of the Douglass House are Justice, Hope, and Truth.
Elliot House is named after Elisabeth Elliot, who exemplified devotion to God through her ministry of speaking, writing, and academics. The virtues of Elliot House are Sacrifice, Courage, and Trust.
Lewis House is named after C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th century’s most influential Christian thinkers and authors. The three virtues of the Lewis House are Wonder, Beauty, and Wisdom.
Tozer House is named after A.W. Tozer, a luminary theologian who pointed believers to examine God’s holiness and follow Him with zeal. The virtues of the Tozer House are Passion, Knowledge, and Devotion.
The House System
The CVCA House System is specifically designed to help students find a place of belonging, offer mentoring and leadership opportunities, and create school spirit. High school students are divided into four different houses and are part of the same house for the duration of their high school years.
Douglass House is named after abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The virtues of the Douglass House are Justice, Hope, and Truth.
Elliot House is named after Elisabeth Elliot, who exemplified devotion to God through her ministry of speaking, writing, and academics. The virtues of Elliot House are Sacrifice, Courage, and Trust.
Lewis House is named after C.S. Lewis, one of the 20th century’s most influential Christian thinkers and authors. The three virtues of the Lewis House are Wonder, Beauty, and Wisdom.
Tozer House is named after A.W. Tozer, a luminary theologian who pointed believers to examine God’s holiness and follow Him with zeal. The virtues of the Tozer House are Passion, Knowledge, and Devotion.
Middle School Connections Groups
Instead of Houses, middle school students meet in Connections groups led by a CVCA staff member. Middle school is all about figuring out who you are and where you fit in, and as students wrestle with those questions, they often seek answers from those around them or those they are “connected” to. At CVCA, we are committed to helping students find healthy “connections” that will help shape who they are today and in the future. We intentionally surround students with encouraging and supporting adults they can trust and help them navigate healthy peer relationships that will last a lifetime.
Connections small groups meet once a week with about ten students in the same grade and of the same gender. A faculty or staff member leads them through Bible study, life discussions, prayer, games, and lots of other fun activities that help students connect with each other, their leader, and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Middle schoolers are a social bunch, and relationships are important to them. This is why, at CVCA, we want to be involved in helping students develop positive relationships, offer them support and encouragement, and, above all, honor God.
Middle School Connections Groups
Instead of Houses, middle school students meet in Connections groups led by a CVCA staff member. Middle school is all about figuring out who you are and where you fit in, and as students wrestle with those questions, they often seek answers from those around them or those they are “connected” to. At CVCA, we are committed to helping students find healthy “connections” that will help shape who they are today and in the future. We intentionally surround students with encouraging and supporting adults they can trust and help them navigate healthy peer relationships that will last a lifetime.
Connections small groups meet once a week with about ten students in the same grade and of the same gender. A faculty or staff member leads them through Bible study, life discussions, prayer, games, and lots of other fun activities that help students connect with each other, their leader, and, ultimately, Jesus Christ. Middle schoolers are a social bunch, and relationships are important to them. This is why, at CVCA, we want to be involved in helping students develop positive relationships, offer them support and encouragement, and, above all, honor God.