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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I did not realize we could opt out of SEL. My kids are in middle school but it seems like a giant waste of time. I would much rather have my kids have time to do homework, or not have homeroom at all and just spend more time in class.[/quote]

The point of homeroom is to build community and for kids to have consistent time with a trusted adult. For those who need that. It’s invaluable.[/quote]

I absolutely don't understand how the SEL lectures during advisory time/homeroom are building community. At DHMS, the kids sit there, listen to a lecture, and then are supposed to sit quietly and think about it. And, despite asking, the lessons aren't published anywhere. I second that idea that homework time would be much more useful. [b]Or actual time to speak with their peers.[/b] Whatever SEL is supposed to be, surely what it actually is isn't it. [/quote]

As stated, you’re speaking from experience of middle school. In high school, patriot Period Specifically, this is a time where they’re speaking with their peers, discussing the topics together. And it’s an environment where there are no right or wrong answers no pressure, Etc. These lessons aren’t as deep as you’re making them out to be, but the time is beneficial for the kids. [/quote]

They speak to each other in MS. They play games and do interactive activities. [/quote]

Then the previous poster who said why can’t it be a used as a time for kids to speak to each other is just talking out of her ass? Probably one of those parents who has a lot of opinions, but never actually steps foot in the school.  [/quote]

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