Tips for High School Involvement at St. Agnes to Build Community

High school involvement at St. Agnes Academy is important to students academically and socially. By contributing to school projects and events, students learn about the importance of leadership, shape their passions, and form friendships with their peers.

Beyond academics and participating in extracurriculars, community involvement is important because it creates a sense of unity and sisterhood while also fostering an environment built on Gospel values.

The skills that students learn from their high school involvement allow them to make better connections in high school, but it also helps prepare students for college and the workforce. Check out our tips for how to get the most out of your time at St. Agnes!

Discover the benefits of getting involved in St. Agnes to fuel personal and academic growth.

Students engaging in different community projects and clubs can personally grow and foster connections with other students. The clubs and involvement activities the school offers will prepare students with the necessary skills and values to succeed.

Students also get to explore their interests – such as sports – plus various clubs, activities, and student council. By increasing involvement in the community and completing more community service, it can improve academic performance. Students gain more knowledge outside of the classroom and use real-life application skills that could potentially improve their academics and test scores.

By contributing to St. Agnes school activities and clubs, high school students gain important leadership knowledge that helps them build a strong college resume. These experiences are important to college admissions offices because they showcase a well-rounded student.

Participating in activities such as student government, music programs, or sports also enables students to make a positive impact by supporting the St. Agnes community. Having multiple extracurriculars can develop critical life skills, as it proves students can balance schoolwork while maintaining other jobs and responsibilities.

Want to know how to get started in various activities at St. Agnes? Check out these starting points.

One way students can get personally involved in the St. Agnes community is through various leadership positions offered. Through student government, club presidency, or sports captains, opportunities are available for any hard-working student to achieve.

These opportunities allow students to foster their leadership and communication skills while also providing them with real-life applications. Leadership positions, especially in student government, allow other students to enjoy fun aspects of high school, such as pep rallies and donut giveaways.

By either applying to positions or networking, any student can tap into the opportunity to take a leadership position.

Students can join various clubs or sports that interest them to foster their personal growth and interests. They are allowed to explore the many opportunities St. Agnes offers that correspond to their personal preferences.

For example, students are encouraged to continue fostering interests from middle school and explore beyond. If students cannot find any clubs or extracurriculars that interest them, they are encouraged to start their own club to inspire themselves and other students.

Participating in clubs allows students to befriend other students with similar interests and passions to build a fresh community. Many clubs offered at St. Agnes were founded by a group of girls with the same curiosity about a topic. Here are a few examples from the current clubs available:

By contributing to the activities listed above, the students at Sr. Agnes create a welcoming and fun environment. The school spirit in pep rallies and games is inspiring and fueled by the sense of community and sisterhood present in the halls.

There is a strong sense of friendship and the use of teamwork, which is important not only in the function of the school, but also teaches students the importance of collaboration. It prepares students for college and beyond.

Not sure whether you can balance extracurricular activities with schoolwork? Don’t worry; there’s enough time in the day and week with the proper planning!

Students are encouraged to use the provided scheduling planners and agendas to plan out their workload and keep a balance with extracurricular involvement. We also encourage students to attend the many planning and organizational meetings that counseling provides to decrease stress and anxiety for busy students.

By providing an option for students to increase organizational abilities and foster confidence in their academics, St. Agnes allows students to be involved in more activities to their fullest abilities.

Students should be involved with clubs and extracurricular activities that interest them because they will put more value into their work and prioritize those activities. By focusing on specific topics of interest, students gain more knowledge about the topic and are more likely to support and contribute.

These passion projects boost school community and involvement while helping students develop leadership and communication skills.

High school involvement in clubs, sports, extracurriculars, and other activities at St. Agnes can support students' academic and personal interests while providing them with the skills necessary to succeed.

Students will improve their college application by including activities and strengthen their sense of school spirit and community along the way. To further explore our extracurriculars, learn more about activities at St. Agnes. We are confident you can find a way to get involved that will help you grow.