The planning and evaluation method (Management by Objectives/Results) briefly described in this booklet is intended to help leaders and participants at all levels in school activity programs. MBO/R provides for goal setting, objectives identification, identification of resources, allocation of responsibility and time, and, finally, evaluation.…

Over the years, it has been painfully apparent that student interest and participation has dropped off dramatically in those student councils which have dragged their feet, contenting themselves with sock hops and candy sales. At a time when many new groups are appearing on the scene, espousing a variety of causes, student councils must work…

Extracurricular activities have enhanced the lives of students through the years and continue to provide students with additional skills they need to succeed in school and life. This paper offers an extensive literature review of the effect of extracurricular activities on student development and offers a plan for extending successful…

A model which secondary school administrators, teachers, and students can use for school activities programs is provided in this publication. Thirteen attributes of a successful program are described along with the roles which student leaders, superintendents, boards of education, principals, school activity advisors, and coordinators ought to…