Why Do Extracurricular Activities Should Be Mandatory

The principal at my school has just recently said that he is going to make it mandatory for all students to participate in an in school extracurricular activity. According to www.publicagenda.org, "Nearly 79% of Americans in middle and high school participate in at least one extracurricular activity." Extracurricular activities would help many students' benefit in and out of school. I strongly agree with the decision that the principal made in his mandate, regarding mandatory participation from students in at least one extracurricular activity.

Extracurricular activities should be mandatory because the students will learn social skills. During the activities the students will learn how to make friends and gain friends too. From personal experience I know that being involved in my school activities I have gained many friendships that hopefully last all throughout high school and life. I am involved in my school's art club, and I have made many friends just from that activity alone. When doing these activities, especially with friends, the children will make a tremendous amount of memories that they will have forever. Students will also learn

The students learn how to prioritize their events, homework, and any other activities that they might have. When doing these activities the students get a schedule they have to stick to. This will help them when they go through college, get jobs, and have families. Sticking to a schedule makes events stay in order and students know how to get to certain things on time and not be late. Sticking to a schedule, especially in school, will help the students complete their homework and projects on time. When the students have activities they then decide what is and what is not important to them. For example, hanging out with friends versus doing their homework. Time management is why extracurricular activities are