Do students who participate in extracurricular activities have a higher or lower academic achievement than students who do not participate in extracurricular activities

Abstract

This study explores the body of information regarding the value of extracurricular activities: this study is significant to me. I have a student who participates in 3 extracurricular activities, and they perform academically well. Is there a positive correlation between academic achievement and extracurricular activities? Students at Greenville High School were given the opportunity to reply to a series of survey questions that gave information regarding their involvement, or lack thereof, in extracurricular activities. In addition, students shared their perspectives on matters concerning their own participation in extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Along with their ACT results, students who participated and those who did not were also required to declare their cumulative grade point averages. After the research, I can inform the district and encourage my colleague's parents and students to participate in extracurricular activities, which would build a strong personality. It can also assist high school students in making better choices in their programs. If a correlation exists between extracurricular activity participation and academic achievement at our high school, then that exact correlation could be found in other high schools nationwide.