Education and teaching
Háteigsskóli provides ambitious education characterized by progress in learning for all, respecting diversity and the varying needs, abilities, and characteristics of each student. Communication skills, social skills, and well-being of all in the school community are prioritized, along with building resilience and self-efficacy. Formative assessment is used at all school levels. The school operates on team teaching with shared teacher responsibility for each student group.
Reykjavík City primary schools follow the national curriculum for primary schools, with reference to the Reykjavík City Education Policy. The main objective of the Policy is for all children to grow, develop and feel happy in a democratic society that is based on human rights and respect for the diversity of human life.
Mentor
Mentor is an information system for students, parents and school staff. Guardians and students receive a Mentor password. On the family page, guardians can view their children's schedules, homework, educational assessments, attendance and more.
Lesson plans
Lesson plans describe the content and assessment methods, giving teachers, students and parents an overview of the curriculum.
Educational assessment
Educational assessment aims to provide information about student progress to encourage further development and motivate students.
Student assessments are visible in Mentor.
In spring, students in grades 4, 7, and 10 receive letter-grade assessments.
Students in grades 1-3, 5-6, and 8-9 receive progress evaluations in spring.
Teaching methods
Háteigsskóli offers Education for All, respecting diversity and the varying needs, abilities, and characteristics of each student. The school emphasizes team teaching with shared teacher responsibility for each student group.
Attendance guidelines
The school emphasizes student punctuality. All children aged 6 to 16 must attend school, and parents/guardians are responsible for their enrollment, attendance, and participation.
If attendance issues arise, parents/guardians and the school must respond. To ensure effective responses, Reykjavík's primary schools follow unified guidelines and rules.