Student Engagement

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Student Engagement

Leadership, Service, and Extracurricular Activities

MCPS students can engage and access several different experiences through leadership, service and extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to participate at the school level and visit this website for additional learning experiences and information, which are often student led. New content and information will be updated throughout the course of the school year.

 
 

Engagement Opportunities

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Student Leadership

There are several district-wide student leadership organizations and opportunities to serve as a student leader and share student voice.

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Student Service Learning

Students are encouraged to continue earning student service learning hours towards their graduation requirement, even during distance learning. The MCPS SSL program has made some significant changes to allow students to earn SSL hours virtually if they:

  • Are serving a community need through a non-profit organization
  • Monitored by a supervisor of the non-profit agency or MCPS staff member
  • Sponsored by an MCPS teacher or staff member

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Extracurricular

Find extracurricular activities by school, including sponsor contact information and meeting times. Learn about the student-to-student extracurricular series, where students across MCPS have created extracurricular moments to share with their peers.

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Extracurricular Activities

UPDATE 8/1/21: The MCPS extracurricular and fine arts programs will fully resume in-person operations in the fall within the guidelines of Montgomery County Public Schools’ current procedures and protocols for COVID-19 safety. Students, staff, and guests will be expected to follow the MCPS mitigation strategies to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

MCPS curriculum and instructional office staff have created a guidance document that is content focused but shares appropriate considerations and expectations for COVID-19 safety for in-person engagement. Dance ensembles, drama clubs, choral and instrumental music programs are expected to follow specific guidelines for COVID-19 safety to include a face covering, social distancing, and hand hygiene. Singing and instrumental music produced by woodwind or brass instruments are thought to be higher-risk activities for COVID-19 spread due to the aggressive expelling of respiratory droplets. Extra precautions will be expected for vocalists and instrumental musicians when participating.

This webpage provides the latest updates on program operations, school specific extracurricular activity program information, and the online student-to-student extracurricular activity experiences.

Students will earn credit towards earning the MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement.

The following extracurricular activities will continue:
  • Academic support for students
  • Athletic activities as directed by the MCPS Systemwide Athletics Unit
  • Co-curricular activities
  • Clubs and organizations
  • Education and engagement opportunities
  • Youth programming for counseling, mentorship, and social emotional support
 

MCPS is excited to bring this wide array of extracurricular activities and fine arts programs to our students. We remain committed to every student through these programs to help students:

  • Be creative
  • Build confidence
  • Stay connected with their peers and adult coaches, sponsors and mentors and
  • Develop their personal and professional skills in areas of their interest.
 
 

Non-Athletic Extracurricular Activities

Program Offerings

Schools will identify their program offerings to include the name of the clubs and organizations, the sponsor name and contact information as well as how to virtually access the extracurricular activity.

UPDATE 8/1/21: The MCPS extracurricular and fine arts programs will fully resume in-person operations in the fall within the guidelines of Montgomery County Public Schools’ current procedures and protocols for COVID-19 safety. Information regarding individual school offerings will be updated in September 2021. Please stay tuned for updates!

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Important COVID-19 Information

All students participating in the MCPS extracurricular activities program, must submit all required documentation to their school sponsor(s). The following items are required due to COVID-19:

  1. ECA Pre-Participation COVID-19 Student Questionnaire - students and parent/guardians must complete a COVID-19 student questionnaire to provide COVID-19 history.
  2. COVID-19 Parent/Student Participation Acknowledgement Statements (pledge statements) - students and parent/guardians must both acknowledge they have read provided information on the risk of COVID-19, as it relates to participation in in-person extracurricular activities. This statement also includes acknowledgement of the symptom free requirements from the CDC for attendance at any activity, gathering or event.
  3. COVID-19 Liability Waiver – this form requires students and parent/guardians to review the liability waivers required in order to participate in extracurricular activities.

These forms have been combined into ONE editable PDF document, In-Person ECA Required Form Packet, that students can submit to their school sponsor(s).

 

MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement

MCPS wishes to recognize secondary students for commitment in participation in a wide range of MCPS Athletic and Extracurricular Activities. Students will be recognized for various levels of commitment, as outlined below, with the MCPS Certificate of Student Engagement.

  • Students are encouraged to participate in more than one activity to create positive relationships with their peers in interest alike activities and with adult professionals outside of the school day/core curricular courses.
  • Students can use this documentation to supplement their college and job applications.
  • Sponsors will verify student commitment with their organization(s) at the end of the season, semester, year as appropriate.
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Bronze Certificate
of Student Engagement

Students successfully participate in 1 various athletic and/or extracurricular activity

 
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Silver Certificate
of Student Engagement

Students successfully participate in 2-3 various athletic and/or extracurricular activities

 
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Gold Certificate
of Student Engagement

Students successfully participate in 4+ various athletic and/or extracurricular activities

 
 

Student-to-Student Extracurricular Series

Students Share Skills With Peers

Students from across MCPS have created extracurricular moments to share with their student peers. This webpage will frequently be updated with student created lessons. Please check out some of the student content below that covers everything from leadership development, student advocacy, music and more!

If you have a personal or professional skill that you would like to share with your MCPS peers, you can submit your own! Students can earn 10 SSL hours for successful submission of all items identified in the Student-To-Student Extracurricular Series Form. You may see yours posted here!

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Extracurricular Moments

Student Leadership and Advocacy

Email Writing

 
 
 

How to Build a Team

 
 
 

Virtual Lobbying

 
 
 

How to Improve as a Leader

 
 
 
 

Student Academic and Personal Success

Tips for Success on Online School

Different Types of Online Classes

Banking Basics

How to be an Organized with School During Distance Learning

Become an Organized Student

Beginning French

Strengthen Your Weakness

Budgeting Money

Student Extracurricular Activities

Extracurricular Activities

Learning American Sign Language

How to Perform Allegro on the Violin

Basic Crochet Steps

Drawing Tod the Frog

Juggling a Soccer Ball

Making a Mocha Mug Cake

Hot Cross Buns on the Flute

Watermelon Painting

Lemon Berry Muffins for Beginners