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Hvassaleitisskóli
Primary school, grades 1–7
Stóragerði 11a
108 Reykjavík
Is your child starting primary school?
On this page, you will find useful information about starting primary school. As, for example, what the children have to take with them to school and whether the children will get food during school hours.
School calendar
The Hvassaleitisskóli school calendar lists the planning days as well as other important information for parents and guardians.
Primary school meals
Most primary school students take part in the lunch program. The cost of school meals is the same at all schools. And, you do not need to pay for school lunch for more than two children from the same household.
About Hvassaleitisskóli
Hvassaleitisskóli is a comprehensive primary school with 190 students in grades 1-7. The school has about 190 students. Most of our students come from Austurborg preschool. After completing the 7th grade, most students transfer to Réttarholtsskóli, where they complete their primary education.
At Hvassaleitisskóli, we focus on putting students and their needs first. This school year, we will start implementing guidance learning along with the disciplinary policy of Positive Discipline. At the youngest level, teaching is based on beginner reading methods, and at the mid-level, there is a development project called "Soup", which is interdisciplinary teaching. The school has an active autism division called the Masters Division, where 9 students are studying.
The after-school program Krakkakot is for children in grades 1 to 4, and the youth center Tónabær offers diverse and enjoyable activities for children and adolescents.
- Iðunn Pála Guðjónsdóttir, Principal
- María Birgisdóttir, Head of Division and Deputy-Principal
- Hildur Ösp Hafberg, Head of Division and Developmental Therapist
- Kristín Rannveig Jónsdóttir, Head of Division
Child prosperity
The Act on the Integration of Services in the Interest of Children’s Prosperity has come into effect. The goal is to ensure children and guardians receive the right assistance, at the right time, from the right parties. Families and children in need of early support have guaranteed access to a contact person in the child's immediate environment, such as in preschool or primary school. The contact person offers information and guidance on services and ensures that children and guardians have unhindered access to these services. Children, youth, and guardians can contact the school contact person to request integrated services.
The contact person for Hvassaleitisskóli is: In progress
For more information about the legislation and services, visit the website at farsaeldbarna.is
Hvassaleitisskóli school district
There are several school districts in Reykjavík and each child has priority in their district school. Nevertheless, all parents have the choice to apply to any school in the city for their children according to the rules on school districts, applications, and admission. Here is information on which streets belong to Hvassaleitisskóli's school district.
Parent cooperation
We are all in this together, and as the proverb goes it takes a village to raise a child. Reykjavík City schools make targeted efforts to consult with and increase parent involvement in school activities. Every Reykjavík City school has an active parent association.
