Practical information

School hours

The school is open from: 8am to 5pm

Office

The school office is open from 8am to 3pm.

Snacks

Húsaskóli is a health-promoting school. Students are encouraged to bring healthy and nutritious snacks. Students should bring refillable water bottles for use throughout the day.

Phone use

All use of mobile phones/smart devices is prohibited at Húsaskóli except with specific permission from teachers. If a student is using or carrying a phone in common areas, outdoor spaces, or classrooms, school staff will follow these procedures: A. In common areas, staff will ask the student to hand over their phone and escort them to the school office to deposit it. The student may retrieve their phone from the office at the end of the school day. If a student refuses to surrender their phone, they will be directed to the school office to speak with school administrators. The incident will be documented in Mentor. Students are encouraged to resolve the matter promptly by handing over their phone and collecting it from the office after school ends. B. If a student has a phone during class time, they will be removed from the lesson and sent to the school office where they must turn in their phone. The incident will be recorded in Mentor. These rules apply both inside Húsaskóli buildings and throughout the school grounds.
 

Exemption from school attendance

For more information, refer to Article 15 of the Compulsory School Act.