Intro to CAS August 15, 2012

Creativity, Action, and Service Focus on personal growth outside of the classroom Can be in school or out of school One of the three core requirements of the IB Diploma No CAS, No IB Diploma

Real purposeful activities Personal challenge Thoughtful consideration should involve: Real purposeful activities Personal challenge Thoughtful consideration Reflection Balance of C, A, and S

What “counts” for CAS? Examples could include: Playing on a sports team STUCO Community Service Group Summer Internships Lessons outside of school (unless….) Appointments with a Personal Trainer Student lead project — not connected to a group Anything that gets you focused on your own personal growth and does not meet any of these sticky requirements…

What is NOT CAS? any class, activity or project that is already part of the Diploma Programme an activity for personal reward, financial or benefit-in- kind a passive pursuit, e.g. museum, theatre, exhibition, concert visits part of family or religious duty fundraising with no clearly defined end in sight an activity where there is no responsible adult on site to evaluate your performance

Starting on August 23 — you have a meeting with Ms. Martin-Bauer first Special Note Music/Journalism during opposite F Block If you commit — COMMIT Starting on August 23 — you have a meeting with Ms. Martin-Bauer first

THOSE DO NOT EXIST!!! LET US NEVER SPEAK OF THEM AGAIN!!!!!!! What About CAS Hours? THOSE DO NOT EXIST!!! LET US NEVER SPEAK OF THEM AGAIN!!!!!!!

What Actually Exist Are… Eight Learning Targets Increased their awareness of their own strengths and areas for growth Undertaken new challenges Planned and initiated activities Worked collaboratively with others Shown perseverance and commitment in their activities Engaged with issues of global importance Considered the ethical implications of their actions Developing new skills

So What Now? Get involved at school/outside of school (obviously) Read CAS Guide — sent via e-mail will be on Moodle soon Logon to Managebac — when the notification e-mail comes Create a CAS Plan on that Spreadsheet Meet with Mr. Russell to discuss CAS Plan Start reflecting: at least one reflection per quarter, per activity

Important Dates September 3: First Draft of CAS Plan uploaded to Managebac September 3-21: Meet with Mr. Russell to discuss/revise CAS Plan (details to follow) October 14: First Quarter Journals Due December: Second Quarter Journals Due March: Third Quarter Journals Due May: Fourth Quarter Journals

Questions? Comments? Concerns? READ THE CAS HANDBOOK!!!!! Mr. Russell, CAS Coordinator – 302 Ms. Martin-Bauer, IBDP Coordinator — HS Office