homeroom

/ˈhoʊmˌrum/
noun
  1. A classroom where a group of students meets at the start of each school day for attendance, announcements, and other administrative tasks.
    • My homeroom is on the second floor near the library.
    • We received our report cards during homeroom.
    • Every morning, the teacher takes attendance in homeroom.
  2. The period of time spent in that classroom at the beginning of the school day.
    • The principal made an announcement over the loudspeaker during homeroom.
    • I finished my homework during homeroom.
    • Homeroom lasts for fifteen minutes before first period.
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