Practical information

School hours

The school is open from 7:50 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and closes at 2:30 p.m. on Fridays

Office

School phone number: 4117848.

School email address: saemundarskoli@reykjavik.is

Absence notifications

Report illnesses by phone or through Mentor. Students must complete forms for leave requests longer than two days.

Sports

Indoor physical education classes are held year-round, except in August and May. 

For 1st grade, wear light, comfortable clothes suitable for movement. Use shoes, grip socks, or go barefoot in gym class (no regular socks due to safety concerns).

For 2nd-3rd grade, bring gym clothes in a separate bag and change in the locker room. For instance, t-shirt and shorts. Use shoes, grip socks, or go barefoot in gym class (no regular socks due to safety concerns).

For 4th-10th grade, bring gym clothes and indoor sports shoes in a separate bag and change in the locker room.

Swimwear
Wear swimwear suitable for lessons. Swimwear must allow for unrestricted movement during exercises. Bring goggles if desired.

Student absences
Report same-day absences for gym or swimming
through Mentor or the school office.
Provide a medical certificate to the office for absences of two weeks or longer. 
Medical certificates are valid only for the specified period. Medical certificates cannot be applied retroactively. 

Phone use

Mobile phones, gaming devices, and similar equipment. Students may not use mobile phones, gaming consoles, or similar devices during school hours or on school-sponsored trips.  Exemptions based on support needs may be requested. Requests of this kind are made at a team meeting held on behalf of the student. 

Penalties apply if a student uses a mobile phone or smart device in class without teacher permission or causes disruption with the device (e.g., phone ringing, receiving messages).