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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not "flying off the deep end" as it doesn't affect my child yet. But, I do find this one of those silly ideas in a school system full of them.

I'm using "homeroom" in the sense that it is the first place they go in the day.  Sorry if my vocabulary as to what it's called was wrong.  But, several parents told me that their kids are experiencing this change. So as far as I'm concerned it is a "fact."

The teacher above who stated that the period is used for meeting teachers with questions, etc. is what is being given up for this new concept (at least in western FFX Co.) I'm trying to figure out what it is.  It was described as an "ivy league study" wherein kids are grouped by last name, alphabetically, and they talk about "emotional intelligence" (a lot of "how do you feel about XX" circle time.) Thus, the free time is given up (and the free time seems a much more useful way to spend that time).

My child is not in HS yet but soon will be. [/quote]

OP, I'm the Langley poster from up above.  I would also be upset if this is what study hall/Saxon Time had become.  They absolutely need that "free" time built into the day to get help (if needed) from teachers, study, or just take a breather.  The nonsense you're describing is one of those "feel-good" exercises that is a complete waste of time.  None of the kids take that stuff seriously - nor should they, IMO.  Hopefully, enough parents will manage to get study hall back by the time your child starts HS there.[/quote]

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