text: Staying after school for clubs and activities will help you now, and in the future. It's getting you prepared for the life after school ends. Students must participate in at least one extracurricular activity because they can interact with others, they will be off their phone screen, and it will look good on their applications. So, the next time your mom says "Go outside and play with your friends." You don't have to worry about who to call and hang out with because you've made friends at school.Dear Senator,