What Parents Need to Knowabout CAS

The Heart of the IB Diploma Program

AIMSTo develop students who are:

Reflective thinkers

Willing to accept new challenges and roles

Aware of themselves as members of communities

Active participants in sustained, collaborative projects

Balanced

8 Learning OutcomesIncrease awareness of your own strengths and

areas for growthUndertake new challengesPlan and initiate activitiesWork collaboratively with othersShow perseverance and commitment in your

activitiesEngage with issues of global importanceConsider the ethical implications of your actionsDevelop new skills

Designing a CAS ProgramMake sure you have a balance of creativity,

action, and service.

Quality not quantity!Pursue a limited number of meaningful in-depth

commitments rather than a large number of activities

Activities which integrate all 3 components are encouraged.

CreativityRegular participation in any form of art or craft,

dance, drama, music, film- making, photography, forensics

May NOT count a class taken for credit or an activity required for a class (e.g. IB dance performance)

Designing and carrying out service projects is a good way to express creativity

Action

Regular participation in sports or other forms of physical activity

Emphasis should be on learning a new skill or taking on a new role

Carrying out service projects may involve action (e.g. Habitat for Humanity)

ServiceISB has lots of community service clubs and

activities available to choose from – during the week, on weekends, and during GCW

Designing your own service project is encouraged but get approval from Mrs. Tananone first

Must fulfill a genuine needShould involve collaboration with others

Service: What Doesn’t Count

Activities for which you are paid or receive other benefits (such as missing school!)

Religious activitiesHelping your family or a relativeParticipation in ISB activities that benefit the

HS student body (can count these as action or creativity)

Activities for which there is no adult supervision

Evaluation of CASSelf-reflection for each activity

At least 1 reflection for each activity posted on Managebac

Must demonstrate that you have met the 8 learning outcomes

Sponsor evaluation for each activitySend “Supervisor Review” request forms to your

supervisors via Managebac

Progress checks and interviews with CAS Coordinator

CAS and TSEA requirement

One of the alternatives for IB diploma students

85% choose 40 hours of direct service to the Thai community (as part of their 50 hour CAS requirement)

Majority of those select a CS course during GCW