FAU (Foreldrenes arbeidsutvalg)
Parents’ committee – a group of parent representatives who work together with the school to support the learning environment and represent the interests of all parents.
Foreldremøte
Parent meeting – a meeting for all parents in the class or school.
Foreldresamtale
Individual meeting with the teacher – a meeting where parents and teacher talk about the child’s learning and well-being.
Fravær
Absence
Friminutt
Break / recess – time between lessons when students can relax and play.
Karakter
Grade – marks given for academic performance (mainly from lower secondary school).
KFU (kommunalt foreldreutvalg)
Municipal parent committee – this committee represents all parent committees (FAU) and is a voluntary initiative.
Klassekontakt
Class contact parent – a parent who helps represent the class and supports communication between parents and the school.
Kontaktlærer
Contact teacher – the main teacher responsible for the student and communication with parents.
Lekser
Homework – schoolwork that students do at home.
Matpakke
Packed lunch – food brought from home, usually sandwiches and fruit.
Planleggingsdag
Planning day – a day when the school is closed and staff have training or planning.
SFO (Skolefritidsordning)
Before and after-school programme – a voluntary offer for younger students with play and activities before and after school.
Skolerute
School calendar – overview of holidays and days off during the school year. Forskrift om skulerute Gjesdal kommune - Gjesdal kommune
Skoleår
School year – the period from August to June.
Timeplan
Timetable – shows what subjects the student has each day and at what time.
Ukeplan
Weekly plan – information about what students will learn, homework, and important messages for the week.
Vurdering
Assessment – feedback on the student’s work and progress.
You can always ask the school staff if you are unsure about a word or routine. They are used to explaining and helping new families.