How can participating in extracurricular activities help high school students succeed in their future endeavors?
Allows students to sample different things
Lets them see what they like/dislike
Prepares student mentally for college
Shows them how to manage stress
Shows them how to manage their time
Makes them balance enjoyment and school work
Makes students feel more attached to the school
Less likely to drop out/fail in classes
Makes students more appealing to colleges
Shows that they can get good grades and manage a social life
Want students that will get involved on campus
More likely to make a difference, which makes the school look good
Allows students to gain hands-on experience in their areas of interest
Useful in getting jobs
Helps students gain social skills
Introduces them to diversity
Encourages teamwork
Encourages healthy level of competitiveness
High academic requirements to enter said activities
Encourages students to get and maintain good grades
Colleges like that