Panama
Home room in Panamanian schools is similar to the US model. However, it is not an optional period as all students are required to attend home room sessions everyday. It is called 'ConsejerÃa' (Counseling) and takes place every morning before the first period, lasting 10 minutes. The teacher fulfills the role of a counselor (consejero) as s/he is in charge of registering attendance, collecting homework and other assignments, and make announcements. Students are expected to take on tasks for their home room including cleaning, morning prayer, classroom organization, homework and assignment handling. Home room may also be used for reading and writing after main activities have been fulfilled.
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