Questions To Consider When Examining School Supported Activities

• To what extent do participation rates in school supported activities reflect the overall composition of the student population?
• What reasons do students and parents give for not participating in school supported activities? What strategies are being implemented to address these reasons?
• To what extent do extra- and co-curricular activities serve each subgroup of the student population?
• To what extent does the range of extra- and co-curricular activities represent the range of interests and talents exhibited by the student population? Does every child see a place for themselves in the available activities?
• What relationship can be seen between participation in extra-curricular activities, and improvements in student achievement amongst those students who have previously not been achieving at proficient levels?
• What characteristics of extra-curricular activities are most valued by students, and how can these characteristics be embedded into academic coursework during the day?
• What connections might be explored with the community to extend the learning opportunities available to students beyond the school day?

Related Web Pages:

• Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Compulsory School Attendance

Questions or comments regarding this report should be directed to the SPR Coordinator, 608-267-9619.

For questions about this information, contact dpistats@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-3166

Last updated on 12/16/2011 8:46:02 AM