School Activities Knowledge Base
School activities? I attend hip hop classes (on weekends). I was thinking of establishing a school when I get older. Some of the activities during school hours will be swimming, gymnastics, dancing which includes ballet. I just wanted to know if hip hop is included as one of the schools activities would it seem appropriate? All activities are not mandatory and kids get to choose which one(s) they want to participate in..
How many after school activities does your gradeschooler participate in? My daughter is 10 and is in Girl Scouts every other week, tumbling once a week and piano once a week. Sometimes she takes weekly swim lessons but not right now. I just want to get an idea of what other kids' after school activities are. Thanks to everyone for your great answers. I was hoping to get a variety of responses and I did. Everyone was very helpful.
What are fun high school activities to participate in? I'm in high school, and I want to get involved with some after school activities/clubs, but I don't know what to join! What would you suggest and why? What did/do you enjoy? I'm open to almost all suggestions, except for ridiculous ones.
school activities? hey im in this science olympiad thing for school and im doing the scrambler any ideas. i have to make a car hold an egg and stop quickly with out the egg braking or hitting the wall
What are some inexpensive after school activities for elementary age kids? My daughter will be graduating 1st grade this year, and I would really like to get my act together for next year. It's difficult finding affordable after school activities for her to get into. We have tried dance, and that was outrageous in price we found, we thought about gymnastics, but that also was pricey, she is now in cheer leading (and hates it, so boring for this age)
What are the best after school activities for a girl? I have a girl who goes to piano lesson and girlscout and 1 more activities at school . But other people send their kids to 3, 4 or more activities. Do you think gymnastic, kumon , dance lesson, second language lesson are necessary? If you have a school age kids will share your kids activities? (she doesnt really good at sports nor like it) Should I encourage her or just follow what her interest?
What after school activities sound good 4 colleges in high school? Right now i don't do much I'm only the sophomore class treasurer and a mentor but people say that being treasurer doesn't look good on your college resume, what are some after school activities that could help me in the long run, I'm not really n to sports and im prety much done with most of my community service i have 1 hour left
What are some after school activities for elementary aged kids? I babysit a few kids after school. They fight and argue all of the time. I'd like to keep them occupied, but their interests differ as well as their attention span. I'm at my wit's end and need some cheap activities to keep these kidos busy so they don't have time to fight. Please help!!
Are these enough school activities to get into an amazing college? The grades involved are not an issue, but I don't really know if what I'm doing is enough. As of now, I am a freshman and I already do some activities. I'm on the debate team and have qualified for the State Championship (which is coming up in a month!), news paper, helping hands committee, virtual culture exchange club, women empowerment club, and outside of school I attend classes at the Museum of Natural History involving several science topics. My summers will be spent volunteering at NY Presbyterian Hospital, and also completing a research program. Anything else I should add to the list?
How many after school activities are too much for a middle schooler? Alrighty, I am in a lot of activities. I am currently an 8th grader and I am in the following activities: Yearbook, Student Council President, Drama Lead, and Track Star. Sometimes I feel as though I have to do, to much. I have a 3.4 GPA and have A's and B's. What activities are you in at your school??? Grades??? Thanks ;)
What are the benefits of joining high school club, sports, and activities? Hi, im a high school student and some teachers recommended me to join any high school activities such as club, sports, and dance activities. i was thinking about joining the track team but I thought that joining the track team wouldnt really give me a huge impact for my future since im not going to be a track person in the future. So what are the benefits??
What are some fun in-school activities for middle/high school students? I am a school counselor at a middle/high school. I am looking for some ideas that would be fun activities at my school next year. I am looking for student recognition, fundraising, and fun assemblies for students of this age group. I am thinking something along of the lines of a talent show, Student of the Month, Penny Wars, etc... any ideas? Anyone do something at their school that works?
Does you kids do activities after school that keeps you busy? My daughter is 13 and it seems like about this age kids seem to get busy with activities, she is a middle school cheerleader from August till December than she goes to a All star cheer team from January till June plus runs track and does dance it seems like were on the road 24 hours a day i feel that after school activities is a good thing but i was just wondering what other people thoughts were on after school activities.
What after school activities should I do? My parents are always working and they're suggesting that I do more activities on the weekend and after school. I do acting and singing already. What else do you think I should do? I love to perform, so things to do with that are great but other activities are awesome too. What would u suggest? It would reallyyyy help!!!
Will colleges substitute a job for after school activities? Hi, so I'm turning sixteen pretty soon. I take all honors classes, some AP. I was wondering if instead of doing tons of after school activities, if I could have a job instead? Because I HAVE to get a job because we have no money. My classes are really challenging, usually 3-4 hours of homework a night. I don't really have time to do after school activities. Will colleges care?
Is it legal for me to attend after school activities while being absent that day? Can I go to after school activities while being absent that day? For example; I threw up at school today and the nurse told me to go to home today, and after school I have chess club; at chess club we are going to do a mini-tourney to choose who is going to the state competition, only 6 people can go and there are 30 people in the club, so it is pretty important, anyway, is it legal for me to go attend chess club while being absent for school that day?
Anyone have any fun after school activities I can use with my cousins? Everyday when they come home from school, they do their homework then get on the computer or their game systems. I want to do an activity together however they don't. So what are some fun things to do after kids come home from school. They are ages 11, 10, 6. They also aren't the athletic type so they don't really like playing sports. What we have near the house are: park, golf course(kids under 13 can't enter), movies, and alot of resturants and gas stations.
What activities did you have for your school's day on the green? My schools activities were an inflatable obstical course, slip-n-slide (a tarp with water on it, so CHEAP), a volleyball court, a watermelon eating contest, a couple basketball games, jumphouse, sno-kones, popcorn and cotten candy (all were free), dodgeball, and soccer. It was fun but it could have been better.
What are some good high school extracurricular activities and why? I'm going into junior year of high school and I realized (a little late) that I need to get more involved. I don't really have any burning interest in any field, but I'm pretty good at science. Name some extracurricular activities that you have at your school and why you enjoy participating in them. Thanks.
What activities can I do to help me get into a music school? I am going to be a junior in high school, and I have decided that I want to go to a music school. What activities can I do/participate in now to put on my college application to increase the chance of me being accepted? Right now I'm looking at all of the music careers as possibilities.
What are some inexpensive school holiday activities? It's school holidays coming up and I'm looking for some activities for primary school age kids. Money's tight at the moment but we don't want to stay home for the whole 2 weeks. What are some things we can do?
Is it appropriate for teachers to give pupils lifts to out of school activities? My son (13) had an out of school activity yesterday, I was informed he would be going by mini bus. The bus was full so him and three others were transported to the activity and back to school in a teachers car - does the teacher need special insurance to transport pupils, am I being over concerned - I don't know this teacher or how good a driver she is! The mini bus has seat belts and they knew how many kids needed transporting, taking 2 buses would have been better
Home school kid wants to participate in school activities.? A homeschool student wants to participate in school activities, but the Board Of Education said the student can't, because of school policy. I'm writing an essay on this and I need three reasons and three examples for each reason telling why the student should participate. I need some ideas for this essay, so please give me some ideas.
What after school activities do your kids enjoy? My daughter loves gymnastics and goes twice a week. She swims squad one night a week and does Cub scouts. My son loves gymnastics as well and goes three nights a week. He also swims and does Cub scouts. It is school holidays here in Melbourne Australia at the moment so I am looking forward to the two weeks of very little running around. My son still has gymnastics training twice a week and we will all go swimming a few times but other than that I am enjoying the peace. What do your kids do?
What high school club activities should I do? What high school club activities should I do? I am thinking about making a club, and it's about helping depressed people; suicidals, drug addicts and poor people.. and there's this organization, twloha, and i am going to do fundraisers and donate them money.. but other than that I have no idea what to do, and I dont know what kind of fundraiser activity I need to do.
Why is it that tons of school activities get budget cuts, but football never does? I just think it's strange how art clubs, music programs, and even places for the other clubs to meet get pushed aside. But football keeps on going. In my new high school, they are building them a new weight room, they get more time, and tons of money. While other clubs are struggling to just get a classroom to meet. I don't think it's fair. Especially when half of the football players have a GPA under 2.5. I've been to 3 high schools due to moving, and it's always the same. What do you think about it?
Is it appropriate to include high school activities in my resume if I am a college student? I am a second year student in college. I was just wondering if including my senior year activities would be a good idea. I am a second year student in college. I was just wondering if including my senior year activities would be a good idea. I am not applying for any specific jobs at the moment but I am looking to intern or be an assistant at a children's hospital.
What are some high school activities i can join my 3rd year second semester? im a junior and i do nothing, nada. no sports, no drama, no clubs, nada. Its about second semester and i need to do something to get into college. so: 1. what is something i can join now? (no clubs start 2nd semester, and im not athletic) 2. is it a must to be in something through school? what if i just have my job and maybe start volunteering outside of school? help please. not only do i have to go to college, but i feel crappy not doing anything. thanks in advance.
What kind of impressive extracurricular after school activities should I participate in? for high school. I'm an incoming freshman and I was thinking something that would make me stand out from all other applicants who apply to good colleges, like Columbia or something. What can I do? I can't draw very well btw, but I can do pretty much everything else. Oh and I don't have much interests in playing instruments. Maybe like dancing and singing is fine. Any advice?
What are some outside of school activities i could join? What are so out side of school actives i could join.? i want to do something out side, of school ie dance, art,karate, music, sport, can somebody please think of other ideas, it would be much appreciated. thanks i want to do something were i can meet new people.
What's the best way to cope up with after school activities? I sleep constantly after going to school, then I wake up for about 8pm then I'll be having dinner, do homeworks then go to sleep again. I only have the chance to do the things I do like photography, football and all that stuff during the weekends.
What would be some fun after-school activities? I'm interested in getting more involved with different organizations and clubs. I also want to join some to meet new people and develop leadership skills. Could anyone suggest some interesting, fun after-school programs?
Are my kids doing too many after school activities? My five year old daughter goes Horse riding, swimming, ballet and gymnastics after school every week My four year old son goes swimming, karate, ballet and tennis My three year old B/G twins go swimming, ballet, trampolining. Junior does basketball as well whilst Millie does tennis as well. Millie and Junior are my three year old twins They do enjoy it. They chose what they do, I didn't force them to do it. They are doing well at school and nursery.
What after school activities do your children do? I am looking at different classes and activites to enrol my kids in. How many is 2 many?? Should they participate in both a sport and a non sporting activity such as a language or musical instrument?? What are your opinions? Thanks alot for all ur help! Rivkah ----- im using my sisters account.
How much outside school activities should a 4 year old do? My 4 year old daughter is starting kindergarten next year. She is currently doing ballet and jazz classes. Do you think adding tap classes would be too much? She loves dancing and has asked to do tap. I think with the obesity epidemic its important for kids to be active but dont want to overload her at a young age. What do other people think?
How much do after school activities cost? We want to put our 4 year old daughter in some sort of activity. I want to put her in Gymnastics & her dad wants her in Soccer or Karate. How much do these activitiees cost average? Gymnastics is monthly right? About how much is it a month? Any ideas, suggestions are welcome. Just need price ideas. Money is tight, but we really want her in something.
What kind of school activities should we have? I'm the student body president of a small community college and I want to give the students more entertainment and fun. We have tried big events with loud music and contests in the past but they have failed to attract the needed participation that was planned for. I'm thinking we should throw smaller events just to get students interested and have some fun. Any ideas?
Do you have any ideas for types of after-school activities for high school students? I recently received a job to work in an after-school program designed for high school students. I have to organize and plan various activities for these students to do; however, this is my first time working with high school students and I am not sure as the types of activities to engage them in.... Do you have an activity ideas that I could do with these high school students? I would like activities that are fun and engaging.... activities that are designed for the summer.... and activities that high school students would love to do... Thanks for you help!
I need some after school activities to do in Maryborough, Victoria, Australia? Here is my timetable after school: Mondays - get a ride home Tuesdays - dancing with my best friend Wednesdays - Get the bus home Thursdays - netball after school Fridays - Every second Friday get a ride home and other times the bus I aim to avoid the bus. Please tell me if there is anything to do in Maryborough, Victoria, Australia on Wednesdays so I don't have to take the bus that is cheap!! PLEASE!
what are good activities for school spirit? My school's spirit day is coming up and I need some ideas for activities that the entire school could participate in.The people participating in activities should be grades 1-8 and all together should be about 200 kids.
What activities can i hold for social club in my school? I'm in 9 grade and the vice president of social club in my school. What interesting activities can i hold related to the subject social science - history (french revolution, russian revolution, Rise of nazism), economics, democratic politics, geography?
First day of school activities for 7th&8th grade science? I am teaching for the first time. How should I break the ice. I heard from my colleagues that for the first 2 weeks, its better to have activities that "its about them".Lets them talk about themselves, etc. If the activities are science related, its a bonus. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Does a child miss out if they have no interest in after school activities? My 10 yr old does loads, netball, football, acting, athletics ~ she really wants to achieve, but my 7 yr old has never wanted to go anywhere. She likes to stay in with me, and sometimes doesn't want to go out with the family, preferring to stay home with me. In fact she isn't keen on school either...
Is there such a thing where i can join out of school activities? Like sports like volleyball, cheerleading, such things without having to be in school, because i already graduated highschool. And i want to be able to join some sports thing were they can go to competitions. If so where can i find one here in san antonio? I would really love to join, volleyball or cheerleading. Please and thank you ^^
School activities for 4th and 5th graders URGENT HELP? What are the best school activities for fourth or fifth graders to entertain kids that actually know alot and are energetic. I need some activities right now and can't buy any crafts I only have like crayons and papers with me. Urgent Help
Lights, Camera, Action table displaying school activities? I need ideas to create a display of school work and activities for my elementary school. It can only by 8 ft.X 8ft. X8 ft. This is for a Teacher Assistant project. Our theme is "Lights, Camera, Action!" Use of electricity is optional. It needs to showcase our school and the students' work and activities at the school. Does anyone have any creative suggestions? Thanks!
Should I include high school awards/activities on my college resume? I'm transferring to a four year university as a Junior with an Associate's degree from a junior college and I am asked to include all of my extracurricular activities and awards as part of the application process, should I include any of the aforementioned information that was awarded in high school or stick to my current activities and awards?
What are some meaningful activities a High School environmental club could do to really make a difference? Advocating the use of Fluorescent light bulbs, which cut down on electricity, is one; labeling the town Storm Drains to remind people not to dispose of waste in them is another. Recycling old bicycles to send to 3rd world countries where they would be used is also a good activity.... Please share your ideas so we can make school environmental clubs more effective in taking direct action and educating people about how to live a more “green” lifestyle. Please share your ideas!
What kinds of activities would be fun for high school students to do? Hi, At our high school we have a Career Club, and basically we need lots of ideas for fun activities that high school students might enjoy doing. This can be crafts, psycological things, kits, projects, games, anything really as long as it is school apropriate. Thanks for all you suggestions. If this helps, in the past we had owl pellet dissection, planting plants activity, making scale armor. Thank you, Batman
Does anyone have some middle school team building activities? I am a middle school coach and when my girls feel like a team they play better, but I've run out of team building activities (tried the human knot and the trust fall). Does anyone have a simple team building drill, game or activity that I could use?
should i list activities from high school on a job application? the question on my application is "List any organizations you are on or have been a member of (including Animal and non-Animal related) organizations:" im about to graduate college, so were any activities from high school too long ago to list? i only joined one club in college, but i played several sports in high school. it looks really empty to just list yearbook staff for one semester.
How important are extra-curricular activities in high school? I've been told that one very significant thing that colleges/universitites look at are the amount of extra-curricular activities a student does in high school. What I was wondering is how important are these extra-curricular activites? How many of them do you have to do? How dedicated to extras? Isn't education the number one thing? What about wanting to lead a social life apart from school?
What are some outrageously fun ideas for high-school student activities? I serve on student council and would like to suggest some ideas as to what we can do for fun. What's something you wish your school would do? Previously thought of: Tie-dying tee-shirts, a Starbucks and movie night in the gym, grade on grade dodgeball tournament, a slip-n-slide, sushi making... Need more! Thank you.
First day of school activities? I teach 8th grade math. Every year on the first day I do the usual introduction of the teacher, students introduce themselves, they fill out a student questionnaire, go over rules and forms, etc. Does anyone have any fun activities I could do for middle school students?
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