Activities are a valuable educational tool. Statistics show that students who participate in activities programs tend to have higher grades, better attendance records, more self-confidence, school spirit, lower drop-out rates, and fewer disciplinary problems.
Activity programs provide valuable lessons in many practical situations: teamwork, sportsmanship, winning and losing, hard work. Through participation in activities programs students learn self-discipline, build self-confidence, and develop skills to handle competitive situations. Selective colleges look for participation in extracurricular activities on a student’s transcript.
