Requirements for SasA at ISD

Throughout the Service As Action programme, students set themselves meaningful goals, add evidence of their participation and reflect on their experiences in their portfolios on ManageBac.

To be successful, a student must complete a minimum of 4 activities per year to get a satisfactory grade on their report card. That means at least a minimum of 2 activities per semester. 

• • An activity can be a long-term activity lasting at least one month (4 meetings/reflections). For example ALO Service, Ambassador 

or  

• • A short activity such as the Walkathon or Rhine Clean-up

  • Each activity must demonstrate a minimum of 1 Learning Outcome, and preferably no more than 2.

  • Each activity must have at least one meaningful reflection. Longer activities of course will need to have multiple reflections.  For example, Ambassador, ALO Service and Student Council.

  • All MYP students are required to complete 4 different learning outcomes per year.

This includes at least 

3  Independent SasA activities

AND

1  Curriculum Linked SasA activity (an activity that is completed in or that is connected to one of your classes)

What is the difference between the 2 activities?

Unit-driven Curriculum Linked Service Activities are opportunities that come out of your lessons. You can find a list of these for each grade here.

SasA Activities could be short or long-term activities.

SasA projects involve a number of steps, including:

• 1. Investigation and preparation – Researching information about the topic and increasing knowledge of the issue; finding out what needs to be done and setting goals; creating an action plan of what needs to be done,

  2. including a timeline, required resources and allocation of responsibilities.

  3. Taking action – This involves executing the plan and could involve direct service, indirect service or advocacy.

  4. Reflection – This is an ongoing process that should be documented on ManageBac. You should note down thoughts, feelings and experiences related to the activity.

  5. Supervisor – Do you need a supervisor? Some activities do not require one.

SasA projects require more planning and commitment than SasA experiences, and therefore provide more scope to meet all the learning outcomes. 

Remember to follow the SMART guideline

• • Specific: Be clear and detailed about what you want to do

  • Measurable: Track your progress and the impact of your action

  • Achievable: Set small goals that will not stress you out

  • Realistic: Pick goals that fit your group’s personality, style, and skill set

  • Time-bound: Give your goals a specific start and endpoint