The students were in definite agreement as to the most valuable
things accomplished in the homeroom: opportunity was provided for
students to become better acquainted with other class members; the
teacher could gain a more thorough understanding of the individual's
interests, talents, and limitations; students were given a chance to put their own ideas into operation; and the student was helped to
conduct himself as a good citizen and to maintain aoceptable conduct
and discipline at school functions. The teachers felt the homeroom
did more to orient new students and to build better attitudes and
conduct. Teachers alao felt it helped them know a student better
because of the opportunity to have more personal contaot through
conferences.