Application for leave–
This form should be used by a parent/caregiver when you are applying for leave from school.
Why do you apply for leave?
When you apply for leave you are entitled to have them removed as long as it is approved before you go. The school has developed this leave application to allow parents to ensure that even if students are not in school, they are receiving their education as stated in the Norwegian law and regulations. Opplæringslova §2-1 & §2-2 (Education Act §2-1 & 2-2) and Privatskolelova §2-2.(Private School Act §2-2), states that all students from the age of 6 years old until the end of year 10 have the right and obligation to attend school.
Which absences can be removed from the attendance records
Throughout the academic year, a student may not be able to attend school for a legitimate reason. A parent/caregiver can have an absence removed from the official records when they fall into the following categories.
- Illness or health conditions with a doctor’s note
- Welfare conditions (such as serious illness or death of a close family member) Must be accompanied by a note.
- Student council work (The school generally marks this as Excused and it is not counted as an absence)
- Appointment with School Nurse (The school generally marks this as Excused and it is not counted as an absence)
- Pre-arranged meeting with staff member (The school generally marks this as Excused and it is not counted as an absence)
- Meeting with the Principal/Director of the School. (The school generally marks this as Excused and it is not counted as an absence)
- Religious holiday outside of the Church of Norway (Up to 2 days)
- Approved Absence with completed work
In Norway, all absences are included in the academic transcripts. This is particularly important for the end of MYP. All these absences can be removed from the official attendance as long as parents/caregivers submit approved documentation.
In the MYP students with more than 15% may not receive any grades in their half-yearly or yearly reports. Parents/Caregivers and students will be notified of the risk throughout the school year.
