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STUDENT Activities

The first word is STUDENT...

There is no mistaking the importance of student activities to the life or effectiveness of any school. The life lessons that can only be taught through activities would be justification alone, but as we know student activities creates the atmosphere which makes learning possible.

The best student activity programs are student led. Where does the leadership come from? Less than 1 percent of all of the high schools in America teach leadership as a class. Less than .005 percent of high school students ever attend a leadership program of any kind.

As a result, generally only those students who are aggressive or extroverted or pushed by parents or teachers find leadership positions in high school. In other words leadership is left to chance or luck.

With the given importance of student leadership, with the known impact student leadership can have on the atmosphere of a school, why isn’t more done? You know the answer -- there just isn’t time. Academics, sports, test preparation—all take priority. And leadership is left to develop through evolution, unless the student can be encouraged to take it upon themselves to learn the skills.

Leaders must develop emotionally, socially, morally and experientially. These development levels are interconnected and actually interdependent. Socially student leaders must see beyond their own cliques. They must develop the skills necessary for inclusion and learn to trust those in authority and those who are younger than they.

Morally student leaders must develop ethical standards. Honesty, integrity and sincerity are the cornerstones of leadership.

Emotionally student leaders must learn to manage anger and to diffuse conflict.

Experientially student leaders must develop the skills necessary to work with groups, inspire teams and to make a difference.