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A short daily period in US schools for attendance and announcements, similar to UK registration and tutor time.

Used in
United States
Topic
School life

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Tutor group All four UK nations (details may differ)
A group of pupils, often from one year group, who meet with their form tutor for registration and tutor time. Also called a form.
Registration All four UK nations (details may differ)
The taking of the attendance register at the start of the morning and afternoon sessions.

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