Clubs
NOTE: We don’t post contact information for the staff sponsor or the club leader to prevent spamming. Please contact the club sponsor for more information.
African Caribbean Alliance Club
We are a group of students who want to celebrate the rich contributions of the Diaspora. We plan to enrich the school culture by offering a place for community and learning of diasporic contributions. One of the big contributions of this club is the planning of the Black History Month celebrations. Please come out and learn, grow and celebrate with us. All grade levels are welcome.
Sponsor: Ms. David
Contact: Rachel Burke
Meeting… Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 221
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Anime Club
Bringing together fans of anime, manga, and JRPGs to watch anime, play games, and discuss with other likeminded folks!
Sponsor: Ms. Wang
Contact: Kio Wallave
Meeting… Wednesdays, during Seminar (C) Days
Location: Room 304
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
APSAC (Assistant Principal Advisory Council)
To plan and organize AC school wide events.
Sponsor: Mr. Prentice, Assistant Principal
Contact: Minali Brosnan, Tristyn Payne, and Miriah Bradley.
Meeting… To be announced
Location: Room 235 (Professional Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? No
Asterea (K-pop Dance Team)
Asterea is a group of students who enjoy performing dance styled after K-pop musicians. They often perform at pep rallies, the talent show, and other school events.
Sponsor: Ms. Wang
Contact: Ariadna Torres Correa
Meeting... Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location: English Wing Rotunda, 2nd Floor
Open to Academic Center Students?
BeMentees
To promote mentorship, leadership and connectedness at Brooks H.S.
Sponsor: Mr. Prentice, Assistant Principal
Contact: Corey Collier
Meeting... rotating Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 208
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Brooks A Capella Club
We strive to captivate and entertain audiences with our harmonious performances.
Sponsor: Mr. Youngblood
Contact: Minali Brosnan (President), Rachel Burke (Operations Manager)
Meeting... Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Room 153F (Choir Room)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Brooks Positivity Club
The Brooks Positivity Club promotes positive vibes throughout the Brooks School Community. The goal is to create a positive, encouraging atmosphere for students, teachers, Admin. and staff through Random Acts of Kindness and Special Events including The Brooks Got Talent Show.
Sponsor: Ms. Geri Jones
Contact: Ms. Geri Jones
Meeting… Wednesdays, from 3:30 ro 4:30 p.m.
Location: Library
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Brooks Service Club
The purpose of our club is to cultivate a group of compassionate youth by providing opportunities for students to address community needs through hands-on service projects, advocacy, and school-wide events. We aim to empower students to become agents of change; ultimately building a stronger, more connected school community.
Sponsor: Ms. Castro
Contact: Lucia Alvarez
Meeting… Tuesdays, from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Location: 237 (Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Chi-Craft eSports
Chi-Craft is a Minecraft-based esports program in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) that combines creativity, STEM learning, and friendly, citywide competition. Framed as a “battle of the builds,” school teams design and present themed Minecraft challenges.
Sponsor: Dr. Long
Contact: Dr. Long
Meeting… Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 300
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Crochet, Knitting, and Sewing Club
To share crafting expertise with friends, old and new.
Sponsor: Ms. Cagney
Contact: Ms. Cagney
Meeting… Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location: Room 237A (Distance Learning Lab)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Environmental Gardening Club
This club is a space for Brooks students to advocate for the environment and sustainability.
Sponsor: Mr. Reed
Contact: Mackenzie Matsey
Meeting… Thursdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 307
Open to Academic Center Students? No
Erika's Lighthouse Brooks Teen Empowerment Club
To remove the stigma surrounding depression and suicide, and promote healthy conversations that encourage good mental health practices.
Sponsor: Ms. Chanel Ware
Contact: Ms. Chanel Ware
Meeting... Wednesdays, from 12 to 1 p.m. on C Days
Location: Room 109
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
G.A.S Club (God's Ambassadors at School)
G.A.S Club is a religion/Christian based group who meets on C days after school. These meetings consist of Bible centered discussions with encouraging, uplifting, and empowering themes and messages that strongly relate to the lives of everyday high school teens. Although this is a religion/Christian based group, you DO NOT have to have ANY religious background to join, or you DO NOT have to be a Christian to join.
Sponsor: Ms. Santoyo
Contact: Ms. Santoyo
Meeting… Wednesdays after school, on C Days
Location: Room 209
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Gender Sexuality Alliance
Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), is a student-led club that aims to create a safe and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students and their allies. The GSA focuses on providing support, education, and advocacy within the school community to promote acceptance and equality.
Sponsor: Ms. Robbins and Ms. Wang
Contact: Ms. Robbins
Meeting… Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: 304
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Law Club
The Law Club provides students with the opportunities to explore legal careers, as well as build critical thinking, and public speaking skills.
Sponsor: Ms.Mulder
Contact: Saniya Mitchell
Meeting... Mondays, from 3:34 to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Room 300 (The CUBE)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Majorettes
Strive for excellence.
Sponsor: Dr. Warren
Contact: Dr. Warren
Meeting... Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5:45 p.m.
Location: 1st Floor Rotunda
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Math Team
Through solving challenging math problems help student develop and explore interest in mathematics in order to compete with other school in the region.
Sponsor: Ms. Saltouros
Contact: Kimora Williams
Meeting… Tuesdays and Fridays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 323
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Medical Club
To explore medical careers and opportunities..
Sponsor: Mr. Carstensen
Contact: Mr. Carstensen
Meeting… Wednesdays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Room 237 (Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
National Art Honor Society
The NAHS program supports members in achieving the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service while providing opportunities for leadership, peer recognition, college and career preparation, community engagement, and more—helping to promote the value of art education within schools and communities.
Sponsor: Mr. Famera
Contact: Mr. Famera
Meeting... either Tuesday or Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 326
Open to Academic Center Students? No
NJHS
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) elevates a school’s commitment to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship and helps middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become well-rounded student leaders in their school, community, and beyond.
Sponsor: Ms. Hickey
Contact: Ms. Hickey
Meeting... Mondays and Flexes, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 214
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
PSAC (Principal Student Advisory Council)
To plan and organize school wide events.
Sponsor: Ms. Jackson, Principal
Contact: Ms. Jackson, Principal
Meeting… Mondays, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.
Location: Room 237 (Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? No
Société Honoraire de Français
The local high school chapter provides a vehicle to focus activities around French language and Francophone literature and cultures. In addition, students can acquire leadership skills by serving as officers, directing the initiation ceremony, or leading other chapter events.
Sponsor: Ms. Cagney
Contact: Ms. Cagney
Meeting… monthly, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 237A (Distance Learning Lab)
Open to Academic Center Students?
Spanish Honor Society
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
Sponsor: Ms. Santoyo
Contact: Tatiana Cortez
Meeting... Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 209
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Student Ambassadors
The Student Ambassadors are the face of Brooks. During Special Events, Student Ambassadors serve as tour guides, speakers and support for our Incoming 7th Graders and Freshmen. They support Open House, AC and HS Admitted Students Night, AC and High School Connection, and many other events. They are one of the premier organizations at Brooks.
Sponsor: Ms. Geri Jones
Contact: Ms. Geri Jones
Meeting… Mondays, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Location: Room 237 (Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Student Voice Committee
Student Voice Committees (SVCs) are school-based student leadership teams designed to forge student-adult partnerships in school improvement.
Sponsor: Ms. Robbins and Ms. Espinoza
Contact: Ms. Robbins
Meeting… Mondays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 137
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
The BALM (Brooks Arts & Literary Magazine)
The community hot spot for all things Brooks, made by students, for students (and teachers). Here, you can...
- find our take on what's happening in the world around us,
- get recommendations on all things movies, TV, music, and books,
- discover new artists and businesses within the Brooks community,
- get updates on sports, clubs and school events,
- find new and helpful resources and opportunities to make your life just a little bit easier!
Sponsor: Mr. Ejzak
Contact: Mr. Ejzak
Meeting... Fridays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room 225
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes
Tutoring Club
The Tutoring Club provides academic support to students who require extra help. Tutoring is provided by upper classmen who are proficient in specific subjects and support is offered during lunch hours and after school.
Sponsor: Ms. Geri Jones
Contact: Ms. Geri Jones
Meeting… Thursdays, or as required by student needs
Location: Room 237 (Library)
Open to Academic Center Students? Yes