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In the United States, home room is often the first period of the day, which is considered being a planning period or registration or it may follow the lunch break. Sometimes it can be at the end of the day after all lessons have finished. In schools where the first period of the day is optional, home room may be deferred to the second period. During home room, teachers take attendance registers, may collect lunch orders, and carry out other administrative activities. Announcements may be made, correspondence distributed, and the Pledge of Allegiance said. It may be used for a period of reading, or finishing homework. In some schools, students are permitted to socialize, do group activities or watch television news. The home room teacher is often considered to serve a pastoral role for their students, as well as an educational one. Homerooms are sometimes also considered a free period.
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