Background of The Study
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The importance of school clubs in Junior High School (JHS) cannot be overstated, as they
play a significant role in the holistic development of students (Sarwar & Soomro, 2019).
They provide opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop leadership skills,
and build social connections (Dhir & Al-Debei, 2018). Research has shown that participation
in extracurricular activities, such as school clubs, can positively impact academic
performance (Fredricks & Eccles, 2006) and contribute to overall well-being (Huebner,
1991). It offers a platform for students to engage in extracurricular activities that complement
their academic learning. These clubs provide opportunities for students to explore their
interests, develop new skills, and build relationships with peers and teachers.
In the international scale, research has shown that participation in school clubs has a
positive impact on students' academic performance, social skills, and overall well-being.
According to a study by Eccles and Barber (1999), extracurricular activities, including school
clubs, are associated with higher academic achievement and lower dropout rates among
students. This suggests that school clubs can contribute to a more positive school experience
and better outcomes for students.
In the local scale, extracurricular activities exist at all levels of education from elementary,
high school, college, and universities. Public schools in the Philippines are usually the
schools who mostly participate in extracurricular activities. These activities are not
mandatory tasks, it is mostly voluntary. Students often organize and direct these activities
under faculty sponsorship. These extracurricular activities include sports, academic clubs,
music and theater clubs, student council, and journalism. Although these activities are not
graded, participating in these activities gains participants some incentives mostly in all their
subjects that can make their grades higher. However, some researchers believe that the
impacts of extracurricular activities are not how the activities affect students. But it is based
on how value is placed on each activity.
Furthermore, school clubs give learners the chance to practice leadership. Students can
gain valuable experience in decision-making, task delegation, and effective communication
by becoming club officers or taking on leadership roles. These abilities will be useful in both
their academic and professional futures.
The researchers intend to acquire more knowledge on the impacts of participating
extracurricular activities on the academic performance of the selected high school students of
Lacson Integrated School. To know more about how these activities affects them, how do
they manage their time doing activities inside and outside the classroom, and what are the
