The School System in Honduras

      The school systems in Honduras are not too different from those in the U.S. To pass any academic subject, students must achieve at least the 60 percent mark. They can repeat the same course several times during the year, but low achievers may be required to repeat grades. Education is compulsory from ages 7 to 13, and after finishing primary education, students are required to teach two adults in literacy. Dropout rates are high in both primary and secondary education, especially in the rural areas. While more than 90 percent of students enroll in primary schools, less than half complete their studies. Of those who do finish primary school, only one-third goes on to secondary schools. Primary school lasts six years, followed by five years of secondary education.  Parents dream of sending their kids to school, but even putting their children through secondary school requires an effort. The private schools are very up to date and some have all American teachers. The transportation is also provided. For the public schools, it depends on the community and how much money the school system has.  Families must provide uniforms and school supplies. The school year runs from February to November. Private schools, on the other hand, attend school from August through May.  In school, they attend classes in either the morning or the afternoon, with courses in language, sociology, math, art, and natural sciences. The teacher will change rooms while the students remain with their high schools. Students and teachers are said to be very intelligent so the education is taken very seriously and it’s very helpful. In the U.S, lunch is eaten in school, but in Honduras, you go home to eat.