1. Welcome to Battlefield!
Steven Tian, Student Council President
Spencer Chrisman, Student Council Treasurer

2. How to Get Involved at Battlefield
New Student Orientation
Friday, August 22, 2014

3. Welcome to Battlefield
School Motto –
“Success is a Choice”
How to succeed at school:
Perform well in your classes
Participate in extra-curricular activities!

4. Extra-Curricular Activities
What is an extra-curricular activity?
Extra-curricular activities are voluntary activities designed to enhance your educational experience
Extra-curricular activities are also known as clubs

5. Why Participate? Pursue your interests
Develop time-management skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
Make a meaningful contribution
Develop leadership skills – all clubs are led by students!
Looks great on a job or college application

6. Statistics Students who participate in extra- curricular activities:
Have a higher average GPA
More likely to attend college
More likely to receive scholarship
More likely to succeed in college
There is a direct relation between participation in extra-curricular activities and academic excellence!

7. Colleges Every college looks for extra-curricular activities
Important factor in admissions/scholarships

8. How to Choose the Right Activity for You
There are plenty of different clubs at Battlefield.
Choosing the right club is essential if you want to succeed
Choose a club that reflects an area that you are passionate about, and want to learn more about.
How to Choose the Right Activity for You

9. Attend the Clubs and Activities Fair
For more information
Attend the Clubs and Activities Fair
Friday, September 19th in the Drivers Education Area
6:30 (Before the 3rd Home Football Game)
***You have a free ticket for that game, so make the most of it!***

10. For more information If you want to: Create a new club
Find a faculty sponsor for a club
See a complete list of clubs at Battlefield
Ask a general question
Contact the Activities Director, Mr. Koch, in the Satellite Office