The NFHS has prepared a list of benefits from participating in co-curriculars, HERE.
In our Part 2 of a 9 part series, we take a detailed look at the first benefit:
Students who compete in high school activity programs have better educational outcomes, including higher grades, higher achievement test scores, and higher educational expectations beyond high school.
- BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
- Higher math achievement test scores
- Higher expectations for attending college
- Higher grades
- Graduated at a higher rate
- Dropped out of school less frequently
- Higher scores on state assessments
- 10% increased scores in math, science, English, social studies
- 5% increase in Bachelor’s degree completion
- higher rates of college attendance
Next up: We take a look at how co-curriculars enhance school engagement and sense of belonging
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- BETTER EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
- ENHANCED SCHOOL ENGAGEMENT AND SENSE OF BELONGING
- POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/LIFE SKILLS
- HEALTHIER BEHAVIORS
- POST HIGH SCHOOL POSITIVE RESULTS
- DEVELOPING BETTER CITIZENS
- SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS
- FINAL THOUGHTS ABOUT THE CASE
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Author: David Keech
David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
