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Student Activities

A young actor on stage lets white powder fall from his cupped hands.

Student Activities

Students stand proudly on a decorated parade float for the J. Sterling Morton West High School Black Student Union.

Student Activities

Three young people hold a banner that reads "Glam Club" on a parade float under a bright sky.

Student Activities

A marching band in matching maroon shirts and gray caps plays trumpets during an outdoor parade.

Student Activities

Students gather around a decorated outdoor table for the Morton West Science Club.

Student Activities

A group of students proudly hold a large banner reading "Morton East Mathletes" against a background of math formulas.

Student Activities

A group of students holds a banner reading "Morton East Aviation Club" during a rainy outdoor parade.

Student Activities

A group of dancers in vibrant, colorful skirts and white blouses perform outdoors on a sunny street.

Student Activities

Students in matching maroon polos staff a Child Care Club information table with building blocks.

Student Activities

Four actors in costumes perform a dramatic scene on a stage with a green clock backdrop.

Student Activities

J. Sterling Morton High School District 201 promotes extracurricular activities and encourages student involvement due to their positive impact on our educational program. Studies indicate that students engaged in extracurricular activities tend to perform better academically than their peers who are not involved. Through these activities, students acquire leadership skills and learn to collaborate effectively within groups. Such experiences nurture dynamic leadership, foster cooperation, and enhance citizenship among participating students.

Board Policy Description

Student Organizations (730.01)

The school as a unifying institution in the community provides opportunities for self-expression for its students. The activities of approved student organizations shall be regarded as a vital part of the total educational program. Organizations, clubs, societies, and other groups that are related to the curriculum are welcomed to serve as extensions to the student's education and shall be permitted to meet on the school premises. Membership must be open to and limited to all students currently enrolled. A copy of the constitution and bylaws of the organization shall be filed with the Building Principal.

Each organization shall have at least one faculty sponsor who shall be responsible for the supervision and direction of the activities of the group. The sponsor shall actively participate in the planning and implementing of the activities and shall attend all meetings. Non-school persons may not direct, conduct, control, or regularly attend activities of student groups. Student organizations that do not meet the requirements of this policy shall not be approved by the school and therefore are not entitled to the privileges given to approved student organizations.

 

No Pass, No Play (730.04)

Beginning with the start of the 1999-2000 school year, students involved in athletics, performance/production activities, elected positions, and all other activities except those that are part of a course and are used to determine a student's grade, must be passing a minimum of four classes in order to be eligible for participation.

Student eligibility will be determined on a weekly basis for athletics and performance/production activities, on a quarterly basis (every 9 weeks) for elected positions, and on a semester basis for all other activities.

    • Adventure Club 
    • Anime/Manga Club
    • CARE/PBIS
    • Class Cabinet 2030
    • Cultural Diversity Club
    • Digital Media
    • Drama Club
    • Ecology Club
    • GSA
    • Intramural Club
    • Key Club/T.A.G
    • Literacy
    • Mathletes
    • SAALT/Leadership
    • Snowball
    • Sports Medicine
    • Student Council 
    • Guerreros Bilingues
    • EL Taller
    • Project Code
    • Power Hour