Activities, programs, or subjects that exist outside the standard or official curriculum of a school.
From Latin 'extra' (outside) + 'curriculum' (course of study). This term became common in American education in the 20th century as schools developed more activities beyond core academics.
The extracurriculum—clubs, sports, theater, debate team—often matters as much as what happens in classrooms because colleges realize that students who lead clubs, perform in plays, or start businesses often become the most interesting adults!
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