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EXTRA CURRICULAR
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS!
EXTRA CURRICULAR
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS!
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Check which of
the following is true of your experiences at your school.
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Lots of books,
homework, test, papers, and research
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Adults directing
all of the activities
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Strict time table
determining where you should be and when
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Too few holidays
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Hours of sitting
and trying to stay awake while someone talked at you
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After the final
dismissal bell, everyone leaves the building
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Forums for interacting
with your peers
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Opportunities for
expressing your viewpoint and opinions
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Fun and entertaining
activities
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Programs for physical
and artistic development
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Ethnically and
socially enriched environment
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Now, check the
above items that are available at your school.
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If you are not
certain investigate your school's home web page site and/or your handbook.
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Can you answer
these questions?
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How many sports
are listed?
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How many artists
organizations are there?
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How many clubs
are listed?
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What are the special
events that are open to all students (i.e. Homecoming)?
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What is the name
of the students group that represents the student body?
WHY BOTHER?
DID YOU KNOW?
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Many employers
prefer employees that have experiences with non-academic activities, in
addition to good grades.
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Most applications
for colleges and universities entrance request letters of recommendations
which includes information about students involvement with peers in after
school programs.
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Clubs, sports,
and other organizations provide training and instruction that would be
free of charge.
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Scholarships are
available for athletic, artistic, and club related activities.
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School administrators
welcome comments from the student body.
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Students can explore
career and advocation chooses through after school activities.
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The members of
the organization determine most of the rules for the group.
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Sharing with
peers can lead to new friendship and relationships, and reduce stress.
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Moving around,
making noise, and laughing out loud is encouraged by most groups.
TRY THIS:
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SELECT THREE
OF THE LIST OF AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES LIST IN YOUR SCHOOL'S WEB HOME PAGE
AND/OR STUDENT .
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HANDBOOK, AND PUT
THEM IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE.
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NOTE: YOUR FAVORITE
ACTIVITY IS NOT LISTED, ASK ONE OF YOUR TEACHER TO HELP YOU START SOMETHING
NEW.
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RATE EACH
ACTIVITY ACCORDING TO THE TIME AND ENERGY REQUIRED AND OTHER COMMITMENTS.
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PREPARE A
LIST OF QUESTIONS AND TALK TO A MEMBER OF EACH ORGANIZATION ABOUT YOUR
INTERESTS.
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SHARE YOUR
THOUGHTS WITH YOUR PEERS.
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DECIDE WHICH
GROUP IS BEST FOR YOU AND JOIN.
HAVE FUN!!! |