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AST Houses

The AST House System was created to strengthen collaboration, camaraderie, and mentorship across our student body, while providing a structured platform for delivering Character Education. Beginning in 1st grade, each student is assigned to a House, where they remain throughout their AST journey. Whenever possible, siblings—and eventually the children of alumni—are placed in the same House to build a sense of legacy and tradition. AST teachers also belong to the same house during their time at AST.

 

AST’s 12 Houses span from Preschool through High School, with most activities taking place within each division, while special events bring all divisions together for spirited, mixed-age activities. Throughout the year, students bond through team initiatives, friendly competitions, and community-building events, all working to earn points for their House. More than just a program, the House System is a lasting source of pride, friendship, and school spirit for every Eagle.

House Pride Starts Here!

House names are inspired by Mayan Culture, which was rooted in the western region of Honduras. Each house name and color represents values and symbols from Mayan Heritage. Students wear house shirts with these colors once a week, or during House competitions and activities throughout the year.

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Zotz

Bat

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K’uk’ulkan

Feather Serpent

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Pauahtun

Sky Bearer

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Itzam Ye

Monster Bird

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Balam

Jaguar

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K’awiil

Lighting

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Ix Sak Un

Moon

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Yax Balam

Hero Twin

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K’nich Ajaw

Sun

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Chaak

Rain/Storm

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Witz

Mountain

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Yum Kaax

Jungle

Goals of the AST House Initiative

  1. Provide a time where every student has the opportunity to connect with house parent to develop a lasting rapport with that adult.

  2. Ensure every student has a sense of belonging to at least one group and is provided the opportunity to have positive and healthy interaction within that group and build camaraderie.

  3. Give the opportunity to collaborate with people in different age groups and with people that are not normally a part of the student’s social groups.

  4. Focus on Character Education topics, issues, and initiatives.

  5. Provide opportunities to participate in the development and the completion of initiatives that serve the community or a group in the community.

  6. Allow for more teacher supervision and support by having the house parent as an unbiased adult figure that will encourage further academic focus and social well-being.

  7. Provide a channel within the academic week:

    • where announcements are shared and discussed that pertain to the AST community.

    • to discuss current issues and concerns.

    • to share recent accomplishments achieved by their peers and other members of the AST community.

  8. Provide the opportunity for every student to develop leadership characteristics.

  9. Provide healthy competition between Houses that could lead to increased School Spirit, accountability for punctuality, and academic engagement through positive peer-pressure.

  10. Identify and connect with Honduras Pre-Columbian Mayan heritage.

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