Benefits Of Extracurricular Activities In High School

Extracurricular activities are activities that are beyond the regular curriculum of students. These activities are aimed at providing experiences that can help children to develop an interest in various types of things. Extracurricular activities also help in shaping the personality and social skills of young people. There is a long list of extracurricular activities within and outside of the school district including:

  • Academic Clubs (Writing Club, Robotics Club, Science Club, etc.)
  • Art (Anime, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpturing, etc.)
  • Cultural & Language (Latin Club, French Club, Sign Language Club, etc.)
  • Community (Humanity, Mountaineers Club, etc.)
  • Leadership (Peer Leadership, etc.)
  • Media (School or Local Magazine/Radio/Newspaper/Website, Yearbook Committee, etc.)

 Participating in extracurricular activities offers numerous benefits:

  • Better Academic Performance: Participating in activities of interest can help in increasing brain function, building concentration, and developing time management skills. Students who participate in extracurricular activities can build a positive attitude towards school and local programs. These skills can allow students to perform better in academics. 
  • Create Broader Perspectives: When high school students participate in different activities, they get a chance to explore their interests. This helps students in discovering new passions and hobbies. These hobbies can broaden their scope and develop a new vision for the world around them.
  • Increase Self-Esteem: Working towards mastering new skills through fun, interactive or competitive settings, allows students to be successful without experiencing the pressure of earning good grades. Being successful in a variety of activities and building new skills play a vital role in developing the self-esteem of high school students. Students with higher self-esteem are more open to taking risks in different aspects of their life. 
  • Social Opportunities: Participating in extracurricular activities allows students to meet other students with similar interests. These activities offer a casual and interactive environment which allows high school students to make new friends and widen their social network.
  • Future Opportunities: Extracurricular activities act as a medium for universities to see the abilities of new candidates. These activities allow them to gauge the students based on the efforts they have made in learning the skills in their field of interest. 
Killeen Independent School District encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities. Schools within the district offer an array of clubs and activities to high school students to help them build their skills and achieve success. For more information, visit Killeen Independent School District 200 N. WS Young Dr., Killeen, TX 76543 or call at (254) 336 – 0000.

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