EXTRA CURRICULAR RESOURSES

STUDENTS!  
 Check which of the following is true of your experiences at your school.
     Lots of books, homework, test, papers,and research
     Adults directing all of the activities
     Strict time table determining where you should be and when
     Too few holidays
     Hours of sitting and trying to stay awake while someone talked at you
     After the final dismissal bell, everyone leaves the building
     Formuns for enaction with your peers
     Opportunities for expressing your viewpoint and opinoins
     Fun and entertaining activities
     Programs for physical and artistic development 
     Ethnically and socially enriched enviroment
 Now, check the above items that are available at your school.
 If you are not certain investigate your school's home web page site and/or your             
 handbook.  Can you answer these questions? 
   How many sports are listed?
   How many artisist organizations are there?
   How many clubs are listed?
   What are the special events that are open to all students (i.e.Homecoming)?
   What is the name of the students group that represents the student boby?

                                           WHY BOTHER?

                                     DID YOU KNOW?
   Many employers prefer employees that have experiences with  non-academic acitivites, in additon to good grades.
  Most applications for colleges and universities entrance request letters of recommendations which includes information about students involuement with peers in after school programs.
   Clubs, sports, and other organizations provide training and instruction that would be free of charge.
   Scholarships are available for athelic, artisic, and club related activities.
   School adminstrators welcome comments from the student body.
   Students can explore career and advocational choises through after school activities.
   The members of the organization determine most of the rules for the group.
   Sharing with peers can lead to new friendship and relationships, and reduce stress.             
   Moving around, making noise, and laughing out loud is encouraged by most groups.


TRY THIS:

     1) SELECT THREE OF THE LIST OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES LIST IN YOUR SCHOOL'S WEB HOME PAGE AND/OR STUDENT HANDBOOK, AND PUT THEM IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.

     NOTE: YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY IS NOT LISTED, ASK ONE OF YOUR TEACHER TO HELP            
     YOU START SOMETHING NEW.

     2) RATE EACH ACTIVITY ACCORDING TO THE TIME AND ENERGY REQUIRED AND OTHER 
COMMITTMENTS.

     3) PREPARE A LIST OF QUESTIONS AND TALK TO A MEMBER OF EACH ORGANIZATION  ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS.

     4) SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH YOUR PEERS.

     5) DECIDE WHICH GROUP IS BEST FOR YOU AND JOIN. 

HAVE FUN!!!
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