The Effects of Extra-Curricular Activities in the Academic Status of Grade 12 ABM Students in Bestlink College of the Philippines School Year 2018-2019

Abstract

Joining activities or extra-curricular activities in the school affects the regular schedule or routine of students' academics. Extra-curricular activities are held so students can participate and improve their self-confidence, self-esteem, and their talents and skills. But engaging and joining in these extra-curricular activities requires balance and management in the student’s academics also. The purpose of this study focused on the assessment of extra-curricular activities and its effects on the academic status of Grade 12 Accountancy, Business and Management Strand in Bestlink College of the Philippines. A qualitative method was used in the study. Using the descriptive research design, it focused on the assessment of four academic variables identified being affected by self-confidence such as Oral recitation, Reporting, Group Activities, and Extra-curricular activities. The data were gathered by distributing questionnaires to the target respondents. The result of the study showed that joining extra-curricular activities affects the academic status of Grade 12 ABM students in terms of: (1) Class Rank -joining extra-curricular activities positively affects the class ranking of the students since it gives them additional scores and grades. (2) Personal Development –extra-curricular activities positively boost their personal development as it increases their self-esteem as well as their self-confidence in class. (3) Grades –joining and winning in extra-curricular activities positively affect the grades of the participating students as they get additional scores in the activities, resulting in high grades (4) Attendance –extra-curricular activities somehow negatively affect students' class participation to report in class regularly and on time. The results of the study revealed the need for the school administrators and teachers to assist the students in balancing their academic commitments with the extra-curricular activities engagement so that it can positively affect their overall academic status. Parents are encouraged to support and guide the students in joining extra-curricular activities so they can still meet their academic requirements and they can still report in their academic schedules regularly and on time.