Student Clubs at CAS
Student clubs and organizations provide the opportunity for young people to develop leadership skills in a setting which provides positive contributions to the school and to the greater society, and enhances their self-esteem.
Lower School Clubs
Lower School Student Council
Model United Nations (MUN) is an after-school organization for grades 9-12 that meets weekly throughout the school year. Students who participate in MUN must meet rigorous academic and behavior standards and complete an interview process. MUN’s goal is to provide students with a space to refine their public speaking skills, understand ongoing international challenges, and debate these issues with others. Specifically, students simulate committees at the United Nations by representing a particular country on a given topic. CAS MUN students also have the opportunity to participate in both local and international MUN conferences organized by other schools.
Lower School Environmental Club
The Lower School Environmental Club works in conjunction with the Upper School Environmental Club. Together, students work on several exciting projects that involve reducing consumption, recycling paper and plastic, and spreading awareness. The main goal of this club is to nurture earth-conscious citizens who are passionate about helping make Casablanca American School and the local community around us more green and more sustainable.
Art&Animals Club
The purpose of the Art&Animals Club is to get involved with the CAS animal community (dogs and cats in front and back of school) and its supporters while raising awareness on different issues on all animals – domestic, farm, wildlife and marine life. Our goal is, through art that the students create themselves, to make some solid impact on those on and off campus, whether it is to educate the unaware, provide some sort of outlet for the love many hold for animals, and raise money for vaccinations, sterilizations, and food for the animals of Casablanca American School.
Upper School Clubs
- Student Council
- PEOPLE 2 PEOPLE
- MODEL UNITED NATIONS
- National Honors Society
- DECA
- Health and Medicine
- INTERACT
- Psychology
Student Council
The High School Student Council at CAS consists of four-elected student council executives: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The Executive Team draws upon the support of the student body representatives, of which there is one from each of the grade level homerooms.
The role of the Student Council is to help improve student life by taking into consideration their peers’ needs and problems – trying to resolve them in the most feasible way. The Student Council is always there for the students and they enjoy the opportunity to take the lead.
The objectives of the Student Council are:
- To initiate, implement, and complete projects and activities which will be of help to the school, the students, the faculty and the administration.
- Assisting with induction and/or mentoring for new students
- To develop and provide opportunities for leadership and service in the school.
- To encourage personal growth of leaders so that they learn effective methods of leadership.
- To contribute to the educational experiences of students by providing them with positive involvement in their school. The representatives become the liaisons between their particular class and the council. For some, this is their first step, and many find it to be very rewarding.
- To increase school pride and provide outlets for student fun. Some of these activities include planning and hosting school dances, organizing spirit weeks, hosting parties for the high school students, sending Candygrams and roses for Valentine’s Day and providing encouragement for our students during their school sporting and cultural activities.
Email: stuco@cas.ac.ma
PEOPLE 2 PEOPLE
People 2 People (P2P) is a volunteering club at CAS that gives students a platform to help others both in and out of our school community. This includes weekend trips to widen students’ perspectives and nurture their empathy, fundraisers to help larger philanthropic projects move forward, food and clothing drives to donate to people in need, local beach clean-ups, and gratitude lunches to give back to support staff in our own school. On a smaller scale, students bring forth their own volunteer project ideas and are given support and guidance to make them a reality. On a larger scale, P2P is also finishing its multi-year project of constructing a multi-functional building in a village in the Atlas mountains.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Model United Nations (MUN) is an after school organization for grades 9-12 that meets weekly throughout the school year. Students who participate in MUN must meet rigorous academic and behavior standards in addition to completing an interview process. MUN's goal is to provide students a space to understand ongoing international challenges and debate these issues with others. Specifically, students simulate committees at the United Nations by representing a particular country on a particular topic. CAS MUN students have the opportunity to participate in both local and international MUN conferences organized by other schools.
National Honors Society
The purpose of the CAS National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service in the community and beyond, promote leadership, and develop character in the student members of the NHS. Membership is open to all grade 10 to 12 students who demonstrate outstanding qualifications in scholarship, service, leadership, and character and can maintain a grade point average of 5.8 and above.
You can find more information about NHS membership requirements and regulations here.
If you have any questions about the CAS National Honor Society, please contact Mr. Simohamed Sarhane, the NHS Advisor, at ssarhane@cas.ac.ma or the NHS leadership, Lilya Lahlou, Mia Benmoussa, and Rita Bennani.
DECA
CAS DECA is part of a global organization that prepares students for success in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Our chapter provides hands-on business experiences, leadership training, and opportunities to engage in various projects and initiatives. Through workshops, collaboration, and real-world challenges, CAS DECA empowers students to build practical skills, develop confidence, and make meaningful global connections, preparing them for future academic and professional success.
Health and Medicine
The club will serve as a platform to unite those with a shared interest in the medical field or those who have yet to decide on a future major. The students who join will be driven by a collective enthusiasm for healthcare and a vision to pursue careers in medicine.
The club's primary mission is to serve as a place of learning and discovery, by being able to provide insights into different specializations
Moreover, the club takes on the responsibility of raising awareness about medical issues that most of the public attention is unaware of such as how to prevent diabetes, how to perform CPR, and so on. Organizing discussions, seminars, and awareness campaigns, with both medical professionals and students who are going through the issue, will allow the group to strive and shed light on overlooked health concerns.
INTERACT
Rotary International, the first international humanitarian club, has brought us together in an association for committed minors: Interact.
Interact is a humanitarian organization founded in 1906 by the Rotary International. Interact is a club for minors, that encourages leadership skills, empathy, and a strong sense of social responsibility among its members. This club collaborates with organizations, communities, and orphanages. Interact’s goal is to empower young people to become more proactive within their community.
To establish an Interact club at a school, a Rotary club has to sponsor you. CAS is sponsored by the Casa Corniche Rotary Club, District 9010, which has been present in Casablanca for twenty years. By bringing Interact to Casablanca American School, our goal is to help students gain opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Psychology
The psychology club, a registered student organization, has been integrated into our school to promote the importance of mental health, and enhance the student’s understanding of and appreciation for psychology through research, discussion sessions, and Q&A sessions with psychologists.
This club will be a good opportunity for all upper-school students who share the same passion, helping them explore this field more deeply and expand their knowledge. Through this club, members will realize that interpretations, morals, and principles vary, improving their open-mindedness, mentality, and listening skills.
Because of all the psychologists involved with this club, it is ensured that the members receive fulfilled lessons and that all their questions can be answered. Mia El Mernissi, the club president, collaborated with different clinical psychologists to create a curriculum that entails units, made in an order that will deepen the members' understanding of Psychology 101.