Education and teaching
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.
Through robust school and recreation activities, children and young people gain education and experience to realize their dreams and have a positive impact on their environment and society.
School curriculum
The school curriculum is a detailed implementation of the national primary school curriculum covering objectives, content, educational assessment, working methods and evaluation of school performance and quality.
Lesson plans
Lesson plans describe the content and assessment methods, giving teachers, students and parents an overview of the curriculum.
Student assessment
Vesturbæjarskóli emphasizes formative assessment where student learning is evaluated continuously throughout the school year. The goal is to provide students with guidance to help them achieve their objectives. Student assessment is recorded in Mentor. Parents can monitor their child's academic progress throughout the school year.
Mentor
Mentor is an information system for students, parents and school staff. Parents receive a Mentor password. The username is the parent's ID number. A password can be obtained on the login page. Mentor provides access to class lists, classmates' phone numbers and information about student punctuality. Parents also use Mentor to request meeting times on consultation days. Parents are encouraged to download the Mentor app.
School attendance
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.
