Use the Skola24 app to register student absence. Absence must be reported before 8:10 if a student will not be attending school that day. 

All students are expected to attend school each day of the school year unless they are ill.

Absence due to illness
Use the Skola24 app to report absence due to illness. Alternatively you can call 0515-869 46 (English) or 0515-777 604 (Swedish). 

Absence for part of day
Use the Skola24 app to register if your child needs to be absent for part of the day, e.g. for a dentist’s or doctor’s appointment. Alternatively you can email ish@helsingborg.se. In addition please notify your child's class teacher.

Request for absence
A student has the possibility – but not the right – to be granted leave for personal matters.

At ISH we are very strict with leave permission within term time.  The academic year consist of 178 school days and 187 holidays; please plan holidays where there is no school.

To request planned leave for a student, complete a leave application in the Skola24 app or by logging into Skola24.se. Instructions in English are available on the Skola24 support page. Both parents must digitally approve the leave.

The request should be submitted no less than two weeks prior to the start date of the requested absence. The application must be approved by the principal before the time off can start. 

If the student or one or both guardians do not have a Swedish personal ID number, and therefore no access to Skola24, please contact us for a Request for Absence form. 

When should a student stay at home due to illness, and for how long?

Students must stay at home if they are ill and not well enough to take part in the full school day and its activities. Students can attend school with minor symptoms, such as a slightly runny nose or light cough, as long as they are generally well enough to be at school.

Fever: Students should be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to school.

Stomach problems:  Students should stay at home ideally for two days (48 hours) after the last episode of vomiting/diarrhoea. 

Eye infections: Eye infections are highly contagious. The child must stay at home until the infection has cleared.

Head Lice: Head lice are found in the hair and on the scalp and usually cause itching. Anyone can get head lice. They are found in both washed and unwashed hair. They are caught as a result of close head-to-head contact lasting one minute or longer. Lice rarely spread via objects, as they can only survive a few days away from the scalp. It is important to check your child's hair regularly for lice.

If your child comes to school with signs of lice, they will be sent home. Over the counter remedies (Paranix, Hedin, Linicin) can be bought at pharmacies/ “apoteket” and it is important that all the instructions are followed. Comb the child’s hair thoroughly each day, using a lice comb for two weeks to check that the treatment has helped. Check everyone in the family and treat if needed.

Once treatment has been completed, your child may return to school. It is highly recommended you continue to check your child’s hair a few times a week for lice.

Pinworms: Pinworms are 10mm long and as thin as a needle, they are a common and harmless complaint. Infection begins with severe itching, primarily in the evenings or night, when the worm emerges to lay its eggs around the anus. Children often have repeated infections from the eggs. Itching may start up to 3-7 weeks from infection. Treat using over-the-counter medication – ask at the pharmacy. Make sure your child has clean hands with trimmed nails, put on clean underwear every day and change the bedding frequently.

Information can be found at www.1177.se or you can telephone 1177 for information about children’s health in Swedish or English.

Application for Fritids

At the International School of Helsingborg we offer Fritids from 07:00-17:30 for students in PYP1-MYP1 where both parents/guardians are working or studying.

When applying for Fritids you also have to submit 

• Income Declaration for determining fees form

• Schedule for Early Years Extended Hours and Fritids form

• relevant certificates.

Application for Early Years Extended Hours and Fritids

Income Declaration for determining Early Years Extended Hours and Fritids fees

Schedule for Early Years Extended Hours and Fritids

Income Declaration for determining Fritids fees

To declare your income 

• hand in the form Income Declaration for determining fees (link below), or

• use the e-service on the City of Helsingborg’s website (e-identification required).

Update your income whenever it changes by handing in a new form or using the e-service. You may be charged fees in arrears if you have not declared your income correctly.

Income Declaration for determining Early Years Extended Hours and Fritids fees

Application for Altered Hours During Parental Leave, Fritids

After the birth of a sibling the older child may keep the Fritids placement with an unchanged schedule for 2 months. After that, school-aged children no longer have the right to Fritids.

You have to apply for altered hours if you will be working or studying during your parental leave and require after-school care in Fritids. The application and certificates must be handed in and approved before the child will be allowed to be in Fritids. The child’s schedule will be based on the parents’ work or study hours.

Application form for Altered Hours During Parental Leave, Early Years and Fritids

Resignation from Fritids

The resignation period is 1 month from the date we receive the resignation. The fee is payable during the resignation period.

To resign, hand in the form Resignation of placement in Fritids below or use the e-service on the City of Helsingborg’s website (e-identification required).

Resignation of placement in Fritids

Drop-off and Pick-up during Fritids hours

Call Fritids on 042 105875 when picking up or if you are delayed. 

Students attending morning Fritids must arrive before 7:55. If they arrive after 7:55, they are must wait at the front entrance with the rest of the PYP community as Fritids is closing at this time.

When being collected by another adult: There are forms at the Fritids desk to complete if you know ahead of time. A text message to this number 073 2311 045 is also acceptable.

Birthday Treats at School  

Due to the complexity of our schedules and the challenges presented by allergies and other dietary restrictions, students MAY NOT bring treats to school to share for their birthdays.  The class teacher will acknowledge a child's birthday appropriately during the school day.  

Party Invitations

If students are giving out invitations at school, they must have an invitation for all students in the class.  In such cases, students may bring invitations in labeled, sealed envelopes to be handed out by the teacher at the end of the school day.  

General Dress: Students should dress in an appropriate manner with attention given to neatness and cleanliness. T-shirts or sweatshirts should not display offensive slogans or promote drugs, alcohol or tobacco.  A change of clothes should be available in school at all times.

Clothes for the outdoors: Students will be sent out to break twice each day, regardless of weather, and therefore are expected to have clothing appropriate to the weather/season at all times. It is recommended to leave a full set of either rain clothes or winter clothes (appropriate to the season) on your child's hook at all times.

Rain:  Rain jacket, rain pants/overall, rain boots.

Winter: Winter boots, winter jacket, snow pants/overall, winter hat, mittens, snow gloves.

Summer: Sun hat; light jacket in case of cooler temperatures or wind.

Indoor Shoes:  All students in PYP are required to wear indoor shoes at all times.  This is to keep the school floor clean and to protect feet.

Physical Education (PE): Is part of the PYP curriculum. A doctor's note by email or paper is required for exemption from any full lesson or part of a lesson.

The PE lessons will take place indoor and outdoor, regardless of weather. Students are required to wear appropriate sport shoes for PE lessons outdoor and indoor.

Items to be included in the students' PE kit:

• Sports shoes (indoor and outdoor)

• Training t-shirt and/or sweater

• Training shorts or pants

• Socks – be mindful that tights are not suitable for sports practice

• Extra clothes (Shirt, pants, underwear, socks and sweater)

• Water bottle

• Hygiene products (see below)

• Band/clip for long hair

Please be aware that jewellery of any kind is not to be worn during PE. Earrings must be removed or covered with tape which you need to provide.

As a part of the curriculum relating to proper hygiene, students from PYP3 and up should have a quick shower to rinse off, after the lessons. Students should bring appropriate hygiene products such as towel, soap and deodorant as needed. Students DO NOT wash their hair. All products should be unscented to prevent allergic reactions.

Parent and Student Information website: This website is the school's primary tool for information for parents for term dates, closures, events, student schedules, and other important information. Parents are expected to check this website regularly for updates on their child's schooling and important events.

Weekly Newsletters: Weekly newsletters are posted by classes, administration and Fritids via ManageBac to keep you informed of what is happening in your child’s class as well as whole school information. It is vital that you read this information as it is the main source of communication from the school.

PYP Campus News:  will be sent out together with your class' weekly newsletter.  This includes important dates, messages from the Principal and the PYP Coordinator.

Managebac Digital Portfolio: A digital student portfolio is kept on Managebac starting August 2025. 

ManageBac: ManageBac is a web based application that the school uses for  planning the curriculum as well as reporting student progress to parents. At progress report time, families and students who are new to the school will get an email from ManageBac with a password and directions  on how to access the student’s  report. Parents and students simply log on to the website with the link and secure password.

Meet the Teacher Evening (Autumn Term): Our Meet the Teacher/Principal and SWT Evening is held at the beginning of the first term of the school year. This is an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom, meet the teachers, Principal and members of the Student Welfare Team.  You will also hear about the curriculum and procedures in your child’s class.  These meetings are for parents only.

Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (Autumn Term):  Guardians will be invited to a student led conference to discuss learning progress and goal setting.

Learning Celebrations (Spring Term): Each spring term, parents will be invited in to take part in their child’s learning celebration. This will be a time for you to spend some time with your child in the classroom. Your child will guide you through a few learning activities demonstrating their learning. Siblings who attend the celebration must be supervised by the parent and must have something from home to occupy their time. 

Individual Meetings with Teachers: Parents are welcome to request a meeting with their child's teacher to discuss any pertinent issues or concerns. These meetings must be scheduled in advance with the relevant teacher so that classes are not disrupted. Parents will not be allowed to enter the school to meet with the teacher without an appointment.

General Routines 

• All classes begin promptly at 8:10 each day. 

• A whistle will be blown for line-up at 08:03-08:05.   Students should be present for line-up to allow time to get ready for the start of class.

• Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays school finishes at 14:30;  Tuesdays and Fridays at 13:30

• PYP1 and 2 finish school at 13:30

• To maintain a safe environment for the students, parents may only enter the school building with an appointment.

Breaks

• All classes have two 30 minute breaks each day. Students are expected to come prepared for all weather as they will go outside for all breaks regardless of weather.

School Lunch

• All students also have a 25-30 minute time allocated in the lunchroom to eat a hot lunch provided by the City of Helsingborg.

• All students are encouraged to eat a well-balanced meal from the nutritious selections provided by the cafeteria staff, including vegetables.

• Students with allergies or special dietary needs must provide the school with information requested on the dietary needs form that will be sent within the first days of the student starting school. If a child has any allergies or restrictions on particular food items for other reasons, a doctor's note must be provided.

Drop-Off and Pick-Up Routines

• Refer to the Drop-Off and Pick-Up Routines  section of the Handbook

After School Hours

• Students are not allowed to remain in any part of the school building, including the playground, unless they are participating in a school sponsored activities.

• Parents are requested to meet other parents and play in the park opposite the school once the morning preschool session is finished.

• Students participating in Mother Tongue Lessons must be supervised by a parent, the mother tongue teacher, or be signed into our Fritids Program before and/or after lessons.  They are not to wait inside the school building or grounds.

• School personnel do not supervise the playground before or after school hours.

How we process your own or your child’s personal data
This is information for you as a parent or student about how we work in our activities with personal data such as name, image, film and sound.

Our processing of personal data
We process personal data about children, students and guardians in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other legislation relating to data protection. By “processing” we mean that we, for example, collect and store personal data. We only process the personal data that we need and we take necessary action to protect access to the personal data.

Pedagogical documentation
As part of our undertaking, we document the learning and development of children and pupils. In order that we can comply with the Swedish Schools Act, we process your child’s/children’s personal data when we, for example record attendance and absence, contact guardians and document the learning and development of children and pupils by means of image, film and sound.

Informing about our activities
We publish images and films on our website and social media in order to inform about our activities. These images and films sometimes depict children and students. We use these images and films with care and always with consideration of your own or your child’s privacy.

Consent for publication of images and film when we market ourselves
When we want to use an image or film of you or your child for marketing purposes, we ask for consent for this on a special form.
If images and films of you or your child appear in places where you do not wish to be involved, please contact us.

Find out more about our processing of personal data
You can find more information about how we process personal data at https://helsingborg.se/om-webbplatsen/sa-har-behandlar-vi-dina-personuppgifter/

At the PYP Campus, we have a strict drop-off and pick-up routines to alleviate congestion and increase safety for our students, staff and parents.  It is ESSENTIAL that all parents respect the following: 

PYP2-6 DROP-OFF; PICK-UP:

This year our routines and rules around pick-up and drop-off will be even more restrictive due to the limited area and through traffic. 

For drop off and pick up during normal school times, avoid driving down Munkavägen plus the innergård drop off area on Munkavägen.  This street has parking on both sides of the road and will be heavily trafficked by school staff and residents.   It is STRONGLY recommended that you take public transport, walk or bike to school.  If driving cannot be avoided, use alternative drop off areas (suggestions on map below). 

It is essential that all guardians respect the following: 

THERE IS STRICKLY NO PARKING in front of the school during the following times.

●        Mornings: 07:50 - 08:15 

●        Afternoons: 14:15-15:00 Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 

●        Afternoons: 13:15-14:00 Tuesdays and Fridays 

If you wish to park, please find alternative parking and walk with your child to/from the building. Parents with older children are asked to set a meeting point away from the school property.

PYP2-4 morning line-up will be in the playground at the back of the K-house (Tycho Brahe playground).  

PYP5 and 6 will meet in the Innergård playground.   

Pick-up at the end of the school day is the same unless you child is with fritids (see fritids for more details).

Education in Sweden presentation - What you need to know as an international school student and why it is so important to plan ahead.

High school/Gymnasiet information evening presentation - What is the best education path for my child? 

As part of the curriculum, students at ISH often go on short distance field trips throughout the year. These are trips that are within the local area of Helsingborg and can be within walking distance or on local buses. In such cases, information about the date, time, and destination as well as any other pertinent details will be shared with you through the class newsletters.

For any longer or overnight trips a separate permission form will be sent out to parents.

Packed lunches
Students are sometimes required to bring a packed lunch to school if they are going out on a school trip. Packed lunches should be healthy and nutritious. They should not include nuts, candy, chips, chocolate biscuits or fizzy drink.

Student Identification
Occasionally classes will journey to Denmark for a field trip. All students will need a valid passport or Swedish ID card for such instances.

PYP6 Camp

Students in PYP6 participate in overnight camp stays as a learning experience for enrichment of the curriculum.

PYP6

In the autumn term, the teachers of PYP 6 apply to the Helsingborg Naturskola for a free 2 night nature camp in the spring. As this is a kommune provided experience we are not guaranteed a place. However, if we do get a place, this s part of the students learning experience in PYP 6 and is not an optional activity.

It is recommended that all students, but especially students in PYP4-6, have a City of Helsingborg Library card. This provides students with the  opportunity to borrow books from the community library. Students in PYP4-6 sometimes take small field trips to the library with their class. 

ISH observes all Swedish national holidays within the approved school calendar. In addition to national holidays, there is an Autumn Break, Winter Break, Sports Break and Spring Break.

A list of important dates are available in weekly newsletters and the PYP calendar.

The International School of Helsingborg’s Homework Policy aims to help students establish a healthy balance between commitments in school, after school and at home. Homework benefits your child by complementing classroom learning, fostering good study habits, and providing an opportunity for children to be responsible for their own learning. In addition, it serves as a means of communication between home and school about what your child is learning. As such, we appreciate your effort in providing a suitable homework space and encouraging your child to complete homework tasks to the best of their ability. If the tasks are too challenging to be completed in the allocated time, please contact your child's teacher.

Homework will vary from week to week and will be differentiated within the class. We make every effort to balance homework from class teachers and specialist teachers so all assignments can be completed within a reasonable amount of time. Homework may also take the form of longer projects, so students may have multiple weeks to complete the tasks. Feedback will be provided in a variety of forms with links made to their current learning.

Below is the approximate amount of time a student who is focused on the task should be expected to spend on homework each day:

PYP 1

5-10 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

5-15 minutes spent reading per day*

PYP 2

10-15 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

10-15 minutes spent reading per day*

PYP 3

10-15 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

15-20 minutes spent reading per day*

PYP 4

15-20 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

15-20 minutes spent reading per day*

PYP 5

20-25 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

15-30 minutes spent reading per day*

PYP 6

25-30 minutes spent on homework tasks per day (Mon-Thur)

20-30 minutes spent reading per day*

* Includes reading in English, Swedish and mother tongue.

If a student has noticeable difficulty with the homework, time for review will be given. If parents inform you that their child is spending more time than the maximum amount, further differentiation is required and parents must be informed that you have made this adjustment.

If your child is absent from school, please contact your child’s teacher regarding work that may have been assigned during their absence.

In addition to this, we highly recommend that parents read with and read to their children to engage in discussion about what they are reading. Parents who need assistance with book selections can speak to the librarian and or their child’s class or specialists teacher.

Students are expected to arrive at school healthy and displaying good hygiene habits.
Hair: All students should have clean, tidy hair that is tied back away from the face. Parents should check their child's hair weekly for signs of head lice.

Body: All students should be clean and fresh each day. Older students should begin to apply unscented deoderant as needed.

Clothing: Students' clothing should be clean and free from heavy scents.

Physical Education: As a part of the curriculum relating to proper hygeine, students in PYP4-PYP6 are expected to shower after lessons. In addition to the clothing requirements, these students must bring towels and appropriete hygiene products such as soap and deoderant as needed. Students DO NOT wash their hair. All products should be unscented to prevent allergic reactions.

IB Art scope and sequence

IB Language scope and sequence

IB Mathematics scope and sequence

IB Personal, Social, and Physical Education scope and sequence

IB Science scope and sequence

IB Social Studies scope and sequence

We strongly recommend that students do not bring items of value to school. Neither the school nor its personnel can take any responsibility for loss or damage of valuable property.

Jewellry:  It is strongly advised that children do not wear expensive jewellery at school. Its loss can cause upset to students, and families and  it is not the responsibility of the school or staff  to search for the missing items.

Please be aware that jewellery of any kind is not to be worn during PE. Earrings must be removed or covered with tape which you need to provide.

Mobile Phones:  Students in the PYP are not able to use their phones during the school day, including Fritids. If a parent needs to contact their child during the day they are to ring the main office and leave a message or email the child's teacher. Mobile phones that are brought to school need to be turned off and stored appropriately. Phones that repeatedly cause a disruption will result in possible confiscation and parent contact.  ISH does not take responsibility for loss or damage of mobile phones.

Money:  In the event of something taking place at school where you child would need money - it should be sent in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on the front. Your child should bring the envelope into the classroom, and give it immediately to their class teacher. Where possible, please bring the exact amount of money. It is not recommended that your child leave the money in their school bag.

Toys & Sports Equipment: are only allowed to be brought to school if specifically agreed upon with the teacher for a particular learning activity. If a toy is brought for an arranged learning activity, it must be safely stored in the child’s bag at all other times. This is because toys can be easily lost or broken, causing distress for the owner and also cause discord among the other students. The school cannot accept responsibility for the personal property of children.

To withdraw your child from ISH, hand in the Leaving or Changing school form below.

Please note!

If you are moving abroad permanently, you have to register this with Skatteverket and Försäkringskassan.

If you are moving abroad temporarily, you need to apply to the municipality for one of the following:

• Completion of compulsory schooling in another way (Fullgörande av skolplikten på annat sätt) if you are leaving for less than one year

• Exemption from compulsory schooling due to extended stay abroad (Skolpliktens upphörade på grund av varaktig vistelse utomlands) if you are going abroad for one year or more

Contact us for application forms.

Leaving or Changing school PYP

The library is a quiet place for the school community to read, study or do research. The library is open during school hours. If a child misplaces/damages a PYP library book, the cost of the book will be invoiced to the family. All PYP classes have a session in the library with a librarian on a weekly basis. Students also have the opportunity to visit the library, to exchange books, during break or directly after school.

Library hours:

Mon / Wed / Thur 8:15—15:00

Tuesday and Friday 8:15—14:00

There is a lost and found area outside the main entrance of the school.  Parents and students should check for missing items regularly.  During school breaks, unclaimed articles are donated to charity.  Clearly labelled items are returned to their owners.

Meet the Principal and SWT presentation

PYP1 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

PYP2 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

PYP3 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

PYP4 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

PYP5 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

PYP6 Meet the Teacher parent information 24_25

We model action to inspire action - The school community at ISH will strive to become engaged global learners who demonstrate these attributes through the actions they choose to take both now and in the future.

At ISH students and staff enjoy learning together in a safe and secure environment.
We recognize, acknowledge, understand and celebrate diversity. 

We provide opportunities to inquire, to think and to reflect, so that we may learn from our experiences. Partnerships in learning are developed within the school community, which then expand to both the local and global community. Continued development of mother tongue languages and the learning of new languages strengthen our ability to fulfil our mission. 

The ISH community acknowledges our host country by appreciating and learning the language and culture of Sweden. 

Students are empowered to be able to make responsible choices as global citizens through learning engagements which bring knowledge, skills and attitudes together. In our school community we use communication and information technologies to enhance and expand the traditional role of education.

Apply for mother tongue lessons via the City of Helsingborg’s website: 

Mother tongue application page.

1 January - 31 May new applications can be made for the following academic year (e.g. current students who have not had mother tongue tuition previously).
1 January - 25 August applications can be made for students starting PYP1.

You do not need to reapply each year once your child receives mother tongue tuition.

If you arrive in Helsingborg during the academic year and want your child to join a mother tongue class, you can apply by downloading and filling in the PDF form below. Hand the form in to the International School of Helsingborg.

More information is available on the City of Helsingborg’s website.

Mother tongue application PYP1-MYP4

Resignation from Mother Tongue

Resign from mother tongue lessons via the City of Helsingborg's website:

Mother tongue resignation 

ISH is a non-smoking environment. Smoking is by law prohibited in or around the school building. 

Expectations for Parents: We strive to ensure your child has the best  opportunity to become caring, responsible, and independent individuals. The only way this works is by having the school and home work closely together.  At ISH, we have a very involved parent community and this is one of the factors that makes the school so successful.  

In order for things to run smoothly, parents/guardians need to:

• Keep up to date with school news by reading the weekly PYP Campus News and class newsletter. 

• Volunteer for a class or school event: field trips, spring/winter fair, class assistance, Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

• Keep the main office, class teacher and Fritids informed if emails, addresses or phone numbers change

• Inform the class teacher, the main office and Fritids if the schedule will change

• Ensure your child is dropped off and picked up according to schedule

• Maintain close contact with your child’s teacher

• For Fritids/preschool students: inform if there is a change in employment

Information to parents/guardians about observing their obligations under the Education Act (2010: 800) 

The school has put in place measures to meet your child's right to education according to the Swedish law. In order to fulfil all aspects of the law, students must be in school.

Parents’/guardians’ obligations

The Government Form (1974:152) and the Education Act (2010:800) state an unconditional right for all children with compulsory schooling to have access to free education.

According to the Education Act (Chapter 7, Section 20), the person who has the custody of a child in compulsory schooling shall ensure that the child fulfils their schooling.

This means that you as a parent/guardian must ensure that your child comes to school and attends all classes. If you as a parent/guardian do not fulfil your obligations under the Education Act, the Child and Education Board may instruct you to do so with an injunction.

An injunction may be combined with a fine, which is a form of monetary fine. If the injunction is not complied with, the Child and Education Board may apply to the General Administrative Court to have the penalty sentenced.

Information on injunction and penalty

If you, as the parent/guardian, receive a letter of information about the requirements that are placed on you as the parent/guardian, this means that you are encouraged to ensure that your child comes to school and attends all lessons during the school year. If you, as the parent/guardian of this letter, do not fulfill your obligations, the Board of Children and Education will instruct you to do so. The injunction may be combined with a penalty.

Link to the Education Act (2010:800)
https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/skollag-2010800_sfs-2010-800

The following are translations of relevant texts from the Education Act.

Participation in education

Attendance

Ch 7, Section 17   A pupil in the compulsory school shall participate in the activities organized to give the intended education, if the student does not have a valid reason to fail.

The compulsory activity may include a maximum of 190 days per academic year and eight hours or, in …the two lowest grades, six hours per day. Such activities may not be held on Saturdays, Sundays or other holidays.

The government or the authority that the government decides may issue regulations on deviations from the second paragraph for pupils in the compulsory school and the special school.

If a pupil in the compulsory school is absent from the compulsory activity without a valid reason, the principal shall ensure that the pupil's guardian on the same day is informed that the pupil has been absent. If there are special reasons, the pupil's guardian need not be informed the same day.
Lag (2017: 1115) 

Leave

Ch 7, Section 18   A student in a school form referred to in section 17 may be granted shorter leave for individual matters. If there are exceptional reasons, longer leave may be granted.

The Principal and/or Head of School decide on leave. The Head of School may not instruct anyone else to make a decision on leave that is longer than ten days.

Exemption

Ch 7, Section 19   A student in a school form referred to in section 17 may, at the request of the pupil's guardian, be exempted from the obligation to participate in compulsory elements of the teaching if there are exceptional reasons. Such a decision may only relate to occasional instances during a school year.

The Principal and/or Head of School decides on exemption. The Head of School may not instruct anyone else to make such decisions.

Investigation of absence

Ch 7, section 19 a   If a student has repeated or longer absence from the activities referred to in section 17, the Principal and/or Head of School, regardless of whether it is a valid or invalid absence, shall ensure that the absence is investigated promptly if it is not unnecessary. The investigation shall be conducted in consultation with the pupil and the pupil's guardian and with the student health authorities.

If the prerequisites for an investigation into the need for special support under Chapter 3 Section 8 are fulfilled, such an investigation must also be initiated.

When an investigation into a student's absence has begun, the Principal must ensure that the absence is reported to the Divisional School Director as soon as possible. Lag (2018: 608)

Responsibility for fulfilling school duties

Guardian's responsibility

Ch 7, Section 20   The person who has the custody of a school-obliged child shall ensure that the child fulfills his or her school duties.

Injunction and penalty

Ch 7, Section 23   If a school-obliged pupil does not fulfill his or her schooling and this is because the pupil's guardian has not done what he / she is obliged to do in order to do so, the home municipality may order the pupil's guardian to fulfill his / her obligations. 

An injunction according to the first paragraph may be combined with a fine.

A decision on injunction applies immediately unless otherwise decided. Lag (2017: 1115)

This association consists of parents, staff and principals. The PTA Board is elected annually and is led by the PTA Chair. In addition to this board, there are also parent representatives from each class who volunteer at the beginning of each school year. If you are interested in volunteering as a class parent, please speak to your child’s teacher.

The PTA requests a voluntary annual donation depending on the number of children in the family. This money and all other funds raised by the PTA are invested back into the school. Investments that are made are to benefit all within the school.

In addition to the annual donation, each family is asked to volunteer throughout the school year. This may be done in a variety of ways, such as helping with school activities, assisting with PTA activities, or donating items.

Please keep in mind how important it is for students, parents and teachers to be involved together in a child’s education. All new families moving to the area receive a helpful booklet with practical information from the PTA.

The PTA has their own website where current information is published: https://www.ishpta.se/

PYP Degrading Treatment Flowchart

PYP Plan Against Discrimination and Harassment

Reading is a fundamental lifelong skill. To support the development of your child’s reading skills at all stages of the PYP program youcan make a regular time at home to read together and talk about the book. Some ideas for discussing the read text are:

• asking your child questions about the text to check they understand what your or they have read.

• sharing reading materials that are of interest to your child and your family.

• read old favourites again and again to promote familiarity and confidence.

• discuss the parts of the book ‘Show me the cover, where is the title.

• read aloud together and look for the clues to tell you how to say what is written, e.g. “quotation marks”, bold print , italic or (brackets).

In addition you can display an interest in reading by letting your child see you reading e.g. newspapers, phone books, magazines, novels. Show your child that reading should make sense and share with them what you do when the meaning isn’t clear.

• Re-read a tricky section.

• Look for information in the pictures.

• Sound out unknown words.

• Ask them to say the beginning sound and slide their finger under the word.

Most important of all, enjoy reading together

Snacks: Healthy, nut free snacks, such as fresh or dried fruit, vegetable pieces, rice crackers, yogurt or sandwiches make a good choice at snack time. It re-energises your child and gives them the nutrition they need to fully participate in learning and positive social play. Sweets, candy, chips or chocolate are not appropriate snacks for school.

Drinks: Students should not bring sweet drinks for snack, only water. The students are asked to have a sealed, labelled, re-fillable water bottle to keep in the classroom for keeping hydrated.

To help with the transition from PYP to MYP, students in PYP6 will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of experiences designed to help them feel more comfortable with the progression.

MYP Language Experiences

During the Spring term, PYP6 students will be given the opportunity to experience the languages offered in the Middle Years Program (MYP). This is to help them decide which additional language they would like to learn when they enter the MYP.

MYP Shadow Day

Students in PYP 6 also have the opportunity to shadow an MYP1 student for a day. This gives them the chance to experience how the MYP day is structured, meet the MYP teachers and ask questions of current MYP students about their transition between the PYP and MYP.

PYP6-MYP1 Information Evening

An information meeting is scheduled toward the end of the Spring term to inform parents and students about some of the MYP curriculum and program.

To update your contact details, please email ish@helsingborg.se and we will update all relevant systems for you.

It is essential that we have up-to-date telephone numbers and emails for ISH families at all times. The information you provide is used when the school needs to contact you, e.g  if your child is sick, regarding progress talks and reporting, as well as when teachers need to contact parents.

If you have moved, please remember to register this with the Swedish Tax Authority (Skatteverket) as well.

Children will not be allowed to go home with another adult unless we have written permission. In order to avoid misunderstanding the office should be notified when someone else is going to pick up the child and the administration will inform the teacher. Emails at the end of the day may be missed.