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Day-Star School

Honduras, Juticalpa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1988
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Day-Star School is a K–12 bilingual school in Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras, serving the eastern region. Since 1989 it has occupied its current campus. The school teaches in English with a language immersion program that develops English skills from kindergarten in an English-based environment. The curriculum aligns with Honduran Ministry of Education standards and the United States Common Core Standards and is supported by Cognia accreditation. Advanced Placement courses and SAT preparation are available through the College Board, and the school is a College Board member. Day-Star is nationally accredited by the Honduran Ministry of Education and internationally by Cognia. Co-curricular offerings include Book Club, UN Debate Team, Earth Club, Service Club, Drama Club, Band, Volleyball, and Basketball. Service is a core value of its mission. The school was founded in 1988 by Mark and Betty Skallman and grew to its current size and location by 1989.

Barrio El Campo, Calle que conduce a Barrio El Edén, Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras 16101

The Essentials

Day-Star School has instruction in English.

Location
Located in Juticalpa, the capital of the largest department in Honduras. The school serves the eastern region of Honduras as a K-12 bilingual institution.

Stages
K-12; Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Country affiliation
Honduras
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
North American administration oversees Day-Star School. Day-Star School was founded in 1988 by Mark and Betty Skallman, and opened on August 27, 1988, in Juticalpa, Honduras. The school is accredited by Cognia and recognized by the Honduras Department of Education.
Fees
Application / Registration Fees
- The school does not publish a fixed public application or one-time registration fee amount. Parents should contact the admissions office for the current application/registration fee required to begin the admissions process.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- No public fee schedule with tuition amounts by year group or per-term breakdown is published. Specific tuition rates for each grade and the per-term or annual billing amounts must be obtained directly from the school's admissions or finance office.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school does not publish a public billing schedule or detailed payment terms (due dates, late-payment penalties, installment plans) on its publicly accessible pages. Parents should request the current billing schedule, payment deadlines, and any available installment or discount options from admissions/finance.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Day-Star School operates as a K–12 bilingual day institution and does not list a boarding programme or boarding fees; there is no publicly advertised residential/boarding option.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- No public list of ancillary fees (uniforms, books/supplies, transport, meals, activity fees, exam fees, technology fees, or extracurricular charges) is published. Parents should expect potential additional costs such as uniforms, learning materials, and extracurricular program fees and should request a comprehensive fee schedule that itemizes these charges.

Refund information
- Refund policies (for deposits, tuition, or cancellations) are not published publicly. Parents must request the school's formal refund and withdrawal policy to understand conditions, timelines, and any non-refundable amounts.

Fee payment options
- Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cash, online payment portals, or third-party service providers) are not listed publicly. Parents should confirm accepted payment methods and any processing fees directly with the school's finance office.

How to obtain the full, current fee schedule
- For the complete, grade-by-grade tuition figures, per-term amounts, billing schedule, payment methods, and written refund policy, contact the school's admissions or finance office using the published contact details: email info@daystarhn.org or phone +504 9990-5975 / +504 2785-2917 / +504 2785-2907.
Academics

Day-Star School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP).

Curriculum
Bilingual K-12 with a language immersion program to develop English language skills. From kindergarten, students are in an English-based environment. The curriculum aligns with Honduran Department of Education standards and United States Common Core Standards and is supported by Cognia accreditation. AP courses and SAT preparation are available through the College Board.
Parent Experience

History
Day-Star School opened on August 27, 1988 in Juticalpa, Olancho, founded by Mark and Betty Skallman who had moved to Honduras in 1980. It began with 21 students in kindergarten through third grade and grew to 100 students by the second year, moving to its current location in November 1989. The school is a K-12 bilingual institution serving the eastern region of Honduras. It is nationally accredited by the Honduran Ministry of Education and internationally accredited by Cognia.

Community
Open House events are held for multiple grade levels to connect families with teachers and share information for the new school year (examples include sessions for Prebásica and for Fourth to Sixth Grade). The school publishes a yearly calendar and a monthly calendar to guide families through the academic year. The school is located in Barrio El Campo, Calle que conduce a Barrio El Edén, Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras 16101. Communications with families are maintained through the school site and social media feeds.
Facilities

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extra-curricular activities at Day-Star School include Book Club, UN Debate Team, Earth Club, Service Club, Drama Club, Band, Volleyball, and Basketball. Book Club fosters reading and discussion. UN Debate Team develops research, argumentation, and public speaking skills. Earth Club focuses on environmental initiatives and service projects. Drama Club provides performance opportunities and creative expression. Band, Volleyball, and Basketball offer musical participation and team sports on campus.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum meets Honduran Department of Education Standards and United States Common Core Standards. It is accredited by Cognia and recognized by the Honduras Department of Education. It offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and SAT preparation for college admissions.

Cultural & Language
The school has a bilingual profile with a language immersion program designed to develop English language skills. From kindergarten, students are in an English-based environment. The school is located in Juticalpa, Olancho, Honduras.

Community & Service
The mission has service as a core value.

Leadership & Professional
The school has Advanced Placement (AP) courses and SAT preparation, and is a College Board member.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is a bilingual K-12 school with an English-based immersion program to develop English language skills.

Bilingual Teaching
The school is a K-12 bilingual institution.

Immersion Programs
The school offers a language immersion program to develop English language skills; starting from kindergarten, students are in an English-based environment.
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