Students who participate in school related activities tend to have higher grade-point averages,better attendance records, lower dropout rates and fewer discipline problems than students generally.

 

Activities provide valuable lessons for practical situations - teamwork, sportsmanship,winning and losing and hard work. Through participation in activity programs,students learn self-discipline, build self-confidence and develop skills to handle competitive situations. These are qualities the public expects schools to produce in students so that they become responsible adults and productive citizens.

 

Participation in high school activities is often a predictor of later success - in college, a career and becoming a contributing member of society.