EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
What extracurricular activities may be offered, and what are the expectations for participating students?
Extracurricular activities are conducted before or after regular school hours. The following extracurricular activities may be offered based on student interest and availability. Participants are expected to maintain acceptable behavior and be picked up on time to remain in the activity. Fees may apply. Program offerings and/or availability may vary by campus and grade.
Athletics
LTS athletes develop sportsmanship, character, and athletic skills. These values will promote the best possible athletic experience. Our goal as parents, coaches, and students is to demonstrate victory with honor. Sports may include cross-country, flag football, volleyball, basketball, co-ed soccer, softball, and baseball. Participation in extracurricular athletics is based on academic eligibility and grade level.
Clubs
Participation in school clubs is based on availability and student interest. Club offerings may include a running club, PE club, Lego club, band/orchestra club, cheer club, etc. Club sponsors may include staff members or registered volunteers.
Legacy Kids Care
Legacy Kids Care (LKC) is a before-and after-school care program for kindergarten through 8th-grade students enrolled at Legacy Traditional Schools. Students will participate in a variety of recreational and enrichment activities, including academic support, games, physical activities, and more.
LKC is not a licensed childcare facility under applicable state law and regulations. Students attending the LKC program may enter into and depart from the program of their own volition. The program may require students to document their entrance and departure from the program. This documentation does not affect the program’s exemption status.
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) provides an opportunity for seventh and eighth-grade students to be recognized for their academic and character achievements. Some of the requirements for induction into NJHS include a GPA of 3.5 or higher and a teacher recommendation.
School-Wide Musical
Legacy Traditional Schools musical cast members develop artistic ability, teamwork, and character in a safe environment through acting, singing, dancing, staging, costuming, and other elements of theater production. Participation in the school musical is based on an audition and academic eligibility. Grade level participation and fees vary by campus.
Student Council
Student council provides an opportunity for students in grades 4-8 to learn organization, leadership, and teamwork skills. Each council member has a set of duties that must be performed for the elected office held. Both elementary and junior high student council members will consist of the following elected positions: president, vice president, secretary, historian, and treasurer.
- All fourth-through sixth-grade students with cumulative grades greater than 70% are eligible to run for any of the elementary student council elected positions; however, only sixth-grade students can run for the president’s position.
- All seventh-and eighth-grade students with cumulative grades greater than 70% are eligible to run for elected positions in junior high student council; however, only eighth graders can run for president.
In addition, many responsibilities are required of student council members, which include after-school student activities, fundraising, organizing events, and community service, while serving as a positive example for their peers.