Music, drama, debate, etc. are not extra-curricular activities except for any part which may take place outside the normal school day. How do you require students to participate in school activities during periods of time which many are working, babysitting siblings, riding a bus for an hour to get home. It is hard enough getting students to come in before or after school to get help with their homework. I think students should be required to participate in community service working at a nursing home, hospice, Red Cross, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, etc. but I don’t see how it can be done. There are too many extenuating circumstances.