Creativity, action, service (CAS)

The CAS requirement is a fundamental part of the programme and takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.

• Creativity is interpreted broadly to include a wide range of arts activities as well as the creativity students demonstrate in designing and implementing service projects.
  
• Action can include not only participation in individual and team sports but also taking part in expeditions and in local or international projects.
  
• Service encompasses a host of community and social service activities. Some examples include helping children with special needs, visiting hospitals and working with refugees or homeless people.

Students are expected to be involved in CAS activities for the equivalent of at least three hours each week during the two years of the programme.

Each school appoints a CAS supervisor who is responsible for providing a varied choice of activities for students. Programmes are monitored by IB regional offices.

A system of self-evaluation encourages students to reflect on the benefits of CAS participation to themselves and to others, and to evaluate the understanding and insights acquired.

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IB CAS Guide

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CAS Monthly Reflections and Hour Logs

In order to meet the expectations of the Diploma Program candidates must complete the Monthly Reflections and Hour Logs.  They are due to Ms. Janutolo on the last school day of every month (September - May).  Summer (June - August) reflections and logs are due on the last school day of August. 

The required forms are attached along with the general instructions packet.

(Activity Record and Time Log)

CAS Documentation

All students must complete their CAS Documentation on a monthly basis and it is due to Ms. Janutolo no later than the last school day of each month.  If you have questions please see Ms. J for assistance. 

Remember CAS is a critical part of the Core IB Hexagon and is intended to be an ongoing activity throughout the students high school years.

CAS General Information Packet - This will explain the general guidlines for completing your CAS Activities.

Click here for CAS Student Handbook

CAS Proposal- This document must be completed and submitted to Ms. Janutolo prior to any Activities.  All Activites must be have prior approval to be counted as CAS Hours.  Print the document, complete it and turn it into Ms. Janutolo before you begin. 

Click here for CAS Proposal

CAS Self Reflection- This document is a reflection for each of your activities.  One of these must me completed for every activity and are due to Ms. Janutolo on the last school day of every month.

Click here for CAS Self Reflection

CAS Time Log - This document is used for keeping a log of your hours.  It is to be used on a monthly basis and must be turned in the last school day of each month to Ms. Janutolo with your CAS Activity Record.  Please keep a copy for your records.  Print the form and keep continous track of your hours.  Ms. J will help determine the catagory each activity falls under so you only need to log the hours.  Don't worry about marking the catagory C/A/S.