1. C.A.S./Final Project and deadlines
Creativity, activity, service

2. https://padlet.com/tamaratamez74/e4y5vwlymvtx
PLACE questions for Ms. Tamez

3. Requirements for Completing the CAS Program
In order to complete the CAS requirement by the school deadline (March 4TH of Grade 12), you must do the following:
Demonstrate in your written reflections that you have fulfilled all seven of the learning outcomes for CAS
Complete at least one meaningful, long-term CAS project that lasts for a minimum of one month
Obtain supervisor reviews (via an online review on ManageBac or a signed CAS document uploaded to ManageBac) for all your CAS experiences
Complete a total of 150 CAS hours, with a BALANCED ON ALL AREAS OF THE C-A-S
IMPORTANT INFO TO READ IN ITS’ ENTIRITY

4. What is a reflection some of us are still confused
The Four Elements of Reflection
Describing what happened: Retell memorable moments, identify what was important or meaningful, what went well or was difficult, obstacles and successes.
Expressing feelings: Articulate emotional responses to your experiences.
Generating ideas: Rethink or re-examine choices and actions to increase awareness of self and situations.
Asking questions: Consider questions about people, processes or issues that prompt further thinking, ongoing inquiry, or action
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5. More on reflections….
In your reflections, be sure to focus not only on describing what you did and how you felt about it, but also on what you are learning or have learned. One of the most important CAS requirements is to demonstrate how you fulfilled all of the seven CAS learning outcomes, and you will be expected to do this in your written reflections.
Good CAS reflections are honest, open, personal, thoughtful, and creative ---not formulaic, superficial, or “sugar coated”. Don’t think of the reflection process as a mere requirement, but as a creative, thought-provoking journey of self-exploration and a unique opportunity for experiential learning.
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6. What are not CAS Reflections…
Can’t be paid
Can’t be for a grade in another class (but it can be an extension from class)
Give LOTS of details and descriptions
Can’t be crammed, but must be ongoing (18 months, beginning junior year)
Go over this, but they know already

7. NoT CAS, Please  “I graded papers for a teacher.”
“I made brownies for my mom.”
“I cleaned my room.”
“I walked to my classes.”
“I went on a date.”
Something funny

8. CAS PORTFOLIO – the WHY ongoing from beginning, turn in senior year
create a “scrapbook” of what you did in CAS in ManageBac,
showcase your experience and a reflection
pick and choose what you want
include a collection of evidence (photos, videos, etc…)
must show a sustained CAS lifestyle over 18 months
reveal how you have developed
valuable for a college or work resume
include documentation from our 3 scheduled meetings
showcases your CAS program, source of pride
Format ideas for Final Project: digital, online, diary, journal, scrapbook, create a website, blog, scrapbook, files, video log, etc. or blended
They have this as a printout

9. 7 Learning outcomes
(You will include these in your proposals and reflections in ManageBac)
Enter Managebac and show them a general entry. On the bottom right hand corner they should have selected as many Learning Outcomes as possible for that journal emtry. Also, remind them of splitting up the hours, as well as description should be brief. IT IS NOT were they place their journal.

10. Learning outcomes
In order to complete CAS, the school must determine if the (7) Learning Outcomes have been achieved.
Therefore, in your CAS experience, particularly in your reflections, you must provide evidence that the outcomes have been achieved.
All seven outcomes must be present for a student to complete the CAS requirement. Some may be demonstrated many times, in a variety of activities, but completion requires only that there is some evidence for every outcome.
Emphasize this slide.

11. Evidence of Learning Outcomes
Written reflections
Photos with captions
Brochures with explanation
Photo journals
Facebook page
Blog many more!
Thank you letter
Certificate
Award
Product created through the activity
Journal
Chart showing goal setting and achievement
Audio recording
Please talk about this slide, many believe that only pictures can be used as evidence.

12. CAS senior project Seniors will complete a collaborative CAS project
Can include Creativity, Activity and/or Service
Required for passing CAS, getting IB diploma
Should show initiate, perseverance, skill-development, cooperation, problem-solving, decision-making
A group of contributing students, part of a team, with different roles
Should enhance and integrate your interests & skills
Don’t have to be service, but can be or be included
Must be at least 1 month, can be longer
Can be a new idea or a previously-used project
Reflect individually about the experience (preferably in a creative way)
This will be printed. Just go over but they have it to on paper to read. This is also necessary to look at on 2/6 and 2/7

13. 5 stages of cas Project 1. INVESTIGATION – identify a need / issue
2. PREPARATION – design a plan
3. ACTION – implement a plan
4. REFLECTION – reflect on your feelings & thoughts from experience
5. DEMONSTRATION – what and how you learned, share through CAS portfolio
These are the areas that they should be touching on for CAS proposal in their writing. They need to consider these stages when preparing their steps for final project.
*** include this information for your proposal beforehand on ManageBac

14. submitting a senior project proposal
Go to ManageBac and login with login and password:
Create a detailed proposal and submit it to me. Include:
Description: What’s the idea? Be specific about what you will do.
Goals: Goals and how you plan to grow though it.
Learning Outcomes: Which of the 7 Learning Outcomes will be addressed? Brief describe how they’ll will be addressed.
Final Results: What do you hope to accomplish as the results of your work? What do you expect to learn?
I will either approve, ask for further clarification, or deny it
Complete the activity. If it’s longer, give me updates
When finished, complete your thoughtful reflection
After submitting reflection, I will either approve, ask for further clarification, or deny it
Please go over this slide in detail. Make sure that on the entry they click on the CUBE for Final CAS proposal entry. This is due on 2/13.

15. Senior cas Project example 1
announcement videos: public service announcements
healthy choices club: (walking club, train for a marathon)
music: write song / create a video to play on eating disorders
training youth: go to elementary schools, talk to kids about healthy choices, from book
play: create a screenplay, senior-directed plays
art: create a piece of art depicting true beauty
school challenge: no make-up challenge for a week
poetry slam: what is beauty
interviewing: video reflections
nursing homes: do nails and hair and makeup of elderly, make them feel beautiful
30 day challenge: no make-up, video blogs, talk about ethics and how people treat her
This could help them with quick CAS projects that are not difficult to execute

16. CAS senior project 2: ideas
Creativity: A student group plans, designs and creates a mural.
Activity: Students organize and participate in a sports team including training sessions and matches against other teams.
Service: Students set up and conduct tutoring for people in need over an extended period of time.
Creativity and activity: Students choreograph a routine for their marching band.
Service and activity: Students plan and participate in the planting and maintenance of a garden with members of the local community.
Service and creativity: Students identify that children at a local school need backpacks and subsequently design and make the backpacks out of recycled materials.
Creativity, activity, and service: Students rehearse and perform a dance production for a community retirement home.
Also go over on their own. Just mention, but no need to go over each one.

17. What needs to be included in Final Project on March 4th
You should write detailed explanation to each of the 7 CAS learning outcomes, giving particular examples that justify how you have met each of them via your reflection or final project
You then write a ‘Final Summary’. In this you should comment on your overall CAS experience.
What was your greatest challenge?
What did you enjoy?
What did you learn?
They have this slide
-these write ups will be included as reflection under final CAS Project entry

18. Final Reminders
500 word CAS proposal is due in Managebac on 2/14
Final Project due on Mangebac turned in electronic format on March 4th
Final reflection under CAS Project entry

19. What is Next
The Interview with your CAS Advisor TBD (after Spring Break)
During this interview you will discuss with your advisor your entire CAS program. Talk them through your journey taking time to discuss:

20. Contact info
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all! CAS coordinator: Ms. Tamez/ Mr. Diaz Room: 115

21. CAS Final Projects examples
Gr. 12 Final CAS Presentation- Example 1