Homeroom, Good Idea Gone Astray As Purpose Becomes Defeated

By Nedzada Handukic
Pendulum Staff Writer

        Many teachers and students have questioned whether or not homerooms are really a waste of time. Last week, I went around to various homerooms asking many teachers and students if they were following homeroom procedures. The replies I got were astounding.

I observed that many teachers were not engaging their students in anything because they did not receive the weekly bulletin for their homerooms. The teachers went on to explain that the homeroom representatives were confused with the agenda. Other homeroom classes did not even choose representatives. In fact, they had no idea what they were supposed to do during the designated homeroom period.

        Although some classes were in disarray as to what homeroom was suppose to do, others followed procedure in announcing special events, discussing issues, and having quick writes. There were some teachers who commented on the participation of the students, such as the willingness of the students to come up with different ideas to improve Galileo.

        One senior class homeroom was planning to do a skit to inform Galileo students about keeping bathrooms clean. One junior homeroom was contemplating the idea of having a food drive and they were figuring out ways in which the entire school could participate. Another homeroom wanted to clean up the courtyard once every few months.

        Hopefully by now, teachers and students alike understand that every homeroom is to have two class representatives. These students in each homeroom are expected to work together in their projects to improve Galileo’s condition.