At the middle school level, FCPS provides for extracurricular involvement in performing groups, student government, newspaper, yearbook, drama, and the literary magazine. At the high school level, FCPS offers a wealth of opportunities for student growth and enrichment through athletics, student government, performing groups, publications, honor societies, and special interest clubs. Each year that a student spends at the high school level can provide challenge, change, and progress. Participation in student activities is truly a learning experience and an enhancement of the regular school day. The typical student involved in student activity programs has a higher grade-point average than do nonparticipants.
Students involved in student activities have a better attendance record.
The Scholastic Aptitude Testing Service says participation in school activities is one of the most accurate predictors of success after college.