Extracurricular Activities
The Benefits Extracurriculars Have on Students
Supporting Facts
1. Leadership
- Independence
- Skill improvement
- Growth
2. Preparing for College and Your Career
- Social Skills
- Time-Management Skills
- Academic and Professional Performance
3. Academic Performance
- Increased participation
- Higher GPA
- Higher academic achievement
4. Social Development
- Self-confidence
- Commitment
- Discipline
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