Obviously when we think of extracurricular activities, most peoples minds drift to art, music, or maybe sports, but did you ever think these activities could help you mentally to improve test scores? A study was shown by the Children’s Music Workshop that students who participate in extracurricular activities test 41% higher than students who don’t participate. Who wouldn’t want to test higher?
There are many other things that could effect you in a positive way, being in an art class could encourage you to speak up in class more, because now you have an environment where you can creatively express your ideas. If you participate in dance or theater you could learn better speaking and presenting skill you could use hands on in the classroom.
Did you know that being on a team could put you in the 74.6% of high school athletes that obtain a better grade point averages (Rombokas 18), and it encourages socialization, self-expression, communication, and motor development. But sadly due to budget cuts there planning on cutting 49% of the money they have towards sports at your school. (LACHSA)
To conclude, there are many organizations out there to help reduce the cuts in the Arts being thrown at public schools, but it isn’t enough. Please get involved at your school or donate to charities.
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