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	Extracurricular Activities
		Extracurricular activities give them pride in their accomplishments, and they learn that if an activity is worth doing, it is worth doing well (Rombokas 11).
		Extracurricular activities give students positive activities in which to be involved, and they spend their time in a productive manner.
		Extracurricular activities also allow students to meet and interact with peers that may not be within their close group of friends.
	www.iastate.edu /~rhetoric/105H17/rhollrah/cof.html (1397 words)

	EXTRACURRICULAR AND
		Certain extracurricular assignments require additional responsibility or time beyond that which is required of other employees who are on the same basic salary schedule.
		Extracurricular duties include those duties performed outside of regular school hours which are not a part of the teacher’s instructional duties.
		The failure of an exempt teacher to volunteer to perform extracurricular duties shall neither be appropriate grounds to lower the teacher’s evaluation nor just cause for less than satisfactory evaluation of an exempt teacher.
	www.mgsd.k12.nc.us /BoardPolicyManual/7405.htm (1263 words)

	Extracurricular Participation And Student Engagement
		Extracurricular activities provide a channel for reinforcing the lessons learned in the classroom, offering students the opportunity to apply academic skills in a real-world context, and are thus considered part of a well-rounded education.
		Recent research suggests that participation in extracurricular activities may increase students' sense of engagement or attachment to their school, and thereby decrease the likelihood of school failure and dropping out (Lamborn et al, 1992; Finn, 1993).
		Extracurricular participation(1) was positively associated with each of these success indicators among public high school seniors in 1992 (table 1).
	nces.ed.gov /pubs95/web/95741.asp (1422 words)

	NCAE Extracurricular and Non-Instructional Duties Policy Considerations
		Extracurricular duties are not defined by the statute.
		Extracurricular duties do not include such things as time spent in parent-teacher conferences, or activities related to courses taught by the teacher, such as band concerts that are performed as a part of band class.
		The failure of an exempt teacher to volunteer to perform extracurricular duties shall not be appropriate grounds to lower the teacher’s evaluation nor just cause for less than satisfactory evaluation of an exempt teacher, provided that the teacher has conducted himself/herself in a professional manner when declining to accept extracurricular duties.
	www.ncae.org /pod/duties/extraduties.shtml (1535 words)

	American School Board Journal: June 2002 Research
		Students who participate in structured extracurricular activities, Duncan and other researchers say, are likely to have higher academic achievement and higher levels of commitment and attachment to school.
		Extracurricular activities, Rombokas concluded, are often "the only component" that causes some students to stay in school and attend school regularly.
		Extracurricular participation also is associated with adolescents' prosocial growth, which, Randall Brown has concluded, leads to a stronger connection to school.
	www.asbj.com /2002/06/0602research.html (1850 words)

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		Extracurricular activities are those activities that supplement the regular school curriculum, do not carry credit towards graduation, and are joined voluntarily by students.
		Extracurricular activities are generally developed according to the needs and interests of students and may take the form of special interest groups, honor societies, publications, athletic teams, and other extensions of classroom work.
		All student organizations and extracurricular activities are under the supervision of the school principal or his designee and are officially recognized and sanctioned by the Poquoson City School Board.
	www.sbo.poquoson.k12.va.us /conductcode/extracurricular.html (1028 words)

	AN INVESTIGATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ SELF-REPORTED REASONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR MUSICAL AND ...
		Given the number of students that participate in extracurricular events each year, there appears to be more to the experience of participation in extracurricular activities than the benefits reported in previous studies.
		Both musicians and athletes reported that they chose to participate in extracurricular activities for reasons including being around others of like interest, working together as a team to achieve a common goal, making and maintaining friendships, to “have fun” while playing a sport or music, and to communicate through their activities.
		The benefits of extracurricular activities for students in secondary schools have been established by previous researchers and are supported in the current study.
	www.stthomas.edu /rimeonline/vol3/ebie1.htm (5038 words)

	Extracurricular activity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Extracurricular activities are activities performed by students that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school or university education.
		Extracurricular activities exist at all levels of education, from high school and college to university education.
		The first extracurricular activities were student literary societies (which had roots in the previous century at Harvard and Yale), debate clubs, and by mid-century, Greek letter fraternities and sororities.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Extracurricular (375 words)

	Extracurricular Activities and A (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Extracurricular activities in particular have seemed to have a positive impact on adolescent adjustment because they offer many of the positive developmental opportunities that other forms of leisure offer, but with protection against some of the potentially harmful forms of leisure such as drug and alcohol use.
		Past research suggests that extracurricular activities positively affect adolescent development in a number of ways including providing identity exploration and skill building opportunities as well as providing access to resources that may not be available outside the school.
		Researching the relationship between extracurricular activities and adolescent adjustment is important because many school districts are faced with the decision of whether or not to keep funding for additional extracurricular activities or cut funding.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/d/a/dag232/engl202.htm (1155 words)

	Extracurricular Activities
		Extracurricular activities are what you do outside of the classroom.
		Extracurricular activities are important because they teach you values and skills to help you achieve your future career goals.
		An extracurricular activity is not only a sport or other school activity; working part-time or taking care of your siblings after school are also extracurricular.
	www.msu.edu /~almardan/Webquest/extracurricular_activities.htm (192 words)

	Education World ® : Curriculum: Science or Soccer? -- How Important Are Extracurricular Activities? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Extracurricular Activities This page from the College Choice Website of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies advises high school students planning for college that college admissions officials look for applicants with extracurricular activities on their resumes.
		Extracurricular Participation and Student Engagement This June 1995 report from the National Center for Education Statistics concludes that "participation [in extracurricular activities] and success are strongly associated as evidenced by participants' better attendance, higher levels of achievement, and aspirations to higher levels of education."
		Extracurricular Activities in Children's Lives Prepared by the askERIC service for its Parent News series (November-December 1999), this document focuses on "the impact on children's development of activities that occur outside the school curriculum." Activities addressed are foreign language instruction, athletic involvement, and music instruction.
	www.education-world.com /a_curr/curr237.shtml (1847 words)

	Belmont Hill School - School / Extracurricular activities
		Extracurricular activities give all students the chance to explore still other areas of interest.
		The Middle School afternoon leaves room for boys to become involved in a great variety of extracurricular activities, in large, formal groups such as The Middle School Senate, or in smaller, less formal ways, always under the direction of a faculty member.
		Groups change from year to year and there is always room for students of similar interest to expand the list of clubs and activities that make for a school life that goes beyond the books.
	www.belmont-hill.org /home/content.asp?id=209 (149 words)

	5.60 ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN K-12 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
		Purpose.-- Extracurricular activities are intended to supplement the regular curriculum of the school and to provide enrichment opportunities for students.
		As important as extracurricular activities are for growth and development of each student, they must remain supplemental to the student's learning and mastery of the basic skills in the regular curriculum.
		Students shall not be excluded from nor denied positions of leadership in any extracurricular activity due to race, national origin, disabilities, sex, marital status, or limited English proficiency, as required by the Florida Education Equity Act.
	www.palmbeach.k12.fl.us /policies/5_60.htm (1682 words)

	Extracurricular Organizations (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Participation in extracurricular organizations, sponsored by the UAPB Military Science Department is strongly encouraged for all cadets.
		The professor of military science is responsible for monitoring the activities of all extracurricular organizations.
		Participation in extracurricular activities adds a spirited and adventurous dimension to the traditional academic focus of the military science instruction.
	www.uapb.edu /academics/rotc/extracurricular_organizations.html (674 words)

	EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
		It is important that we prepare our students for the very demanding challenges of life ahead, or we would be doing a disservice to them and their parents if we allow them to participate in extracurricular activities when the student is struggling to perform satisfactorily in the classroom.
		Should this happen, the student would not be allowed to participate in CLA extracurricular activities until he or she completes a progress reporting period semester with a 2.00 GPA.
		Extracurricular activities will be supervised by one or more faculty members.
	www.christianlife-btr.org /CLA/extracurricular_activities.htm (379 words)

	19 TAC §76. Extracurricular Activities
		(a) An extracurricular activity is an activity sponsored by the University Interscholastic League (UIL), the school district board of trustees, or an organization sanctioned by resolution of the board of trustees.
		Extracurricular activities include, but are not limited to, public performances, contests, demonstrations, displays, and club activities, with the exception of public performances specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection.
		A student who is enrolled in a state-approved class that includes essential knowledge and skills that relate to the preparation for an extracurricular activity may practice that extracurricular activity no more than one period during the school day.
	www.tea.state.tx.us /rules/tac/ch076.html (1035 words)

	ELIGIBILITY FOR EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
		While the primary concern of a student at Grinnell College is academic, the College recognizes the value of extracurricular activities and offers many opportunities for participation.
		There are a few eligibility requirements, and occasionally, even eligible students may be advised for academic reasons to drop some extracurricular activities.
		A student may be denied eligibility under the terms of any academic or conduct probation at the time he or she is put on probation or during the probationary period.
	www.grinnell.edu /offices/studentaffairs/shb/section3/eligibilityforextracurricularactivities (139 words)

	Participation in Extracurricular Activities; Jennifer Ehrle and Kristin Moore
		For many children, participation in extracurricular activities is not an option, because of economic constraints, limited opportunities in neighborhoods or schools, or a parent's need for assistance at home.
		Participation in extracurricular activities was assessed on the basis of parents' responses to questions about children's involvement in lessons, clubs, sports, or other activities.
		For children age 6 to 11 in low-income families, participation in extracurricular activities ranged from 65 percent to 76 percent.
	www.fww.org /articles/misc/ctrends6.htm (456 words)

	The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal
		Involvement in extracurricular activities provides college students with opportunities to meet and connect with other students, explore areas of interest, and contribute to the campus and community.
		Students involved in extracurricular activities report developing higher confidence, intimacy, mature interpersonal relationships, and purpose (Hood et al., 1986; Hunt and Rentz, 1994; Williams and Winston, 1985; as reported by Evans, Forney, and DiBrito, 1998).
		The merits of involvement in extracurricular activities are worthy, and advisers should focus on balance.
	www.psu.edu /dus/mentor/020909ha.htm (1172 words)

	Children Today: Extracurricular Activities: Get Your Child Involved
		Ramirez adds that extracurricular activities teach children to have an appreciation for sports and art.
		Sometimes, two extracurricular activities plus a sport can be a strain on a child.
		If your child is not interested in extracurricular activities, that's OK, "as long as she's not watching TV instead of joining an activity.
	childrentoday.com /resources/articles/extraactivity.htm (827 words)

	Mesa Public Schools, Mesa, AZ
		Extracurricular activity means any optional, non-credit educational or recreational activity that supplements the education program of the school.
		Extracurricular activities help children develop qualities such as leadership, team play, and cooperation, as well as, provide safe, supervised activities after school hours.
		Yes, 100 percent of your donation goes directly to the schools for extracurricular activities that benefit students by enriching campus life and learning.
	www.mpsaz.org /main2/eca (542 words)

	The Case For Extracurricular Activities
		Following are some of those benefits, with case studies, where applicable, listed to document the benefits (while many of the studies refer to extracurricular activities, the NFHS prefers the use of the term cocurricular activities, believing that activities support the academic mission of schools and are inherently educational):
		In 1978, 45 percent of the public judged extracurricular activities to be very important.
		Findings from the National Center for Education Statistics, Extracurricular Participation and Student Engagement, June 1995, revealed that during the first semester of their senior year, participants reported better attendance than their non-participating classmates.
	richwoodstrack.com /extracurricular_case.htm (3825 words)

	Policy 2436.10 -- Participation in extracurricular activities
		This policy applies only to nonacademic extracurricular activities, such as interscholastic athletics, cheerleading, student government, class officers, and clubs which are not closely related to identifiable programs/areas of study, in grades 7-12.
		Excluded from this policy are extracurricular activities which are closely related to identifiable academic programs/areas of study and which serve to complement academic curricular activities such as vocational, linguistic, mathematic, scientific, forensic, theatrical, musical, journalistic and other similar academic extracurricular activities.
		Handicapped students placed in ungraded programs will be eligible for participation in extracurricular activities if their records indicate that they are making satisfactory progress in meeting the objectives of their IEP.
	wvde.state.wv.us /policies/p2436.10.html (639 words)

	Counselor's Connection - Plan for College: The Extracurricular Edge
		The ability to participate in an extracurricular activity—be it student government, a sport, a part-time job, or volunteer work—while maintaining good grades demonstrates strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, and leadership qualities.
		Participating in too many extracurricular activities can take away from study time, which in the end can hurt a student's chances of getting into the more competitive schools.
		The study controlled factors such as socioeconomic background, academic achievement, gender, and ethnicity to be sure that it was the activities themselves, and not other factors, that led to the higher scores.
	www.collegeboard.com /prof/counselors/plan/6.html (995 words)

	Family Matters: What is the Role of "Extracurricular" Activities? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		School extracurricular activities and involvement in community clubs and organizations are important in fostering the strengths of youth, strengths that help young people steer away from undesirable behavior.
		Such involvement in extracurricular activities helps young people discover and share talents, develop character and competence and often provide the added benefit of close relationships with caring, principled adults outside the home.
		For example, one national study showed that 88 percent of eighth graders participate in one or more extracurricular activities at school, 60 percent reported involvement in one or two non-school programs and 20 percent said they participated in four or more community-based programs.
	www.montana.edu /wwwpb/home/extra.html (612 words)

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