Clubs and Activities Designed to Extend Learning!
Connecting with other students is one of the most important parts of school. That’s why we offer a wide variety of academically focused student engagement activities to enable online students to pursue their interests and deepen their learning while making friends with fellow students.
Even though these clubs are teacher-sponsored, they are usually initiated and led by energetic students who want to engage with others sharing similar passions.
Clubs meet every Friday or every other Friday. Students gather in a secure and inviting online environment where they discuss and explore topics that interest them, all under the guidance of a teacher. Such interactions result in the development of life-long friendships and create a strong community among our diverse student body.
There is no limit to the number of clubs a student can join, and we encourage our students to take a leadership role in one or more of these clubs.
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Our online groups and clubs for high school students are all a part of the well-rounded student experience at Epic Edventures STEAM Academy.
Our wide range of online school clubs and activities makes it possible for students to:
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Extend learning that supports their academic interests through engaging projects and presentations.
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Connect with students from across our great state of Texas!
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Make new friends.
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Develop leadership skills.
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Gain social confidence.
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Explore new interests and expand their knowledge.
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Share their own original creations with peers.
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Participate in fun contests and competitions.
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Have fun!
As you start to think about college applications and consider the weight that extracurriculars will have on yours, you are probably beginning to wonder what exactly colleges look for in terms of extracurricular activities. In general, college admissions committees want to see candidates who have shown great dedication by sticking with activities over a prolonged period and candidates who have shown significant accomplishment within their activities, whether by successfully competing, gaining recognition, or achieving leadership positions.
There’s no doubt that extracurricular activities play an important part in college admissions, and becoming the president of your extracurricular club will give you a leg up on other similar candidates. Not only does being the club president serve as a testament to your dedication and your ability to take on real responsibility, but also it speaks to your success through the eyes of your peers.
What if you don’t become Club President? It’s likely that other opportunities exist for leadership. Instead of being the club president, you might become the treasurer or secretary. If those aren’t official roles, you can offer to take them on as a volunteer.
Alternatively, create your own unofficial leadership position. Offer to plan fundraisers or a fun, new field trip or other activity that your club has never done before.
While the position of club president looks impressive on your college applications, it is not the be-all and end-all that some make it out to be. Other leadership roles are just as important, and you may even be able to show extra initiative if you are able to create a niche for your leadership skills where none previously existed.
Alternately, you can always start a club of your own.