AGREEMENT & FINAL WORD

A Final Word

The beauty of the CAS program is that it is an individual experience designed by you, for you.

Yes, CAS is about reaching out to your local, national and global community, but it is also about reflecting upon your activities and actions. It’s about becoming an active member of life and learning who you are. You should enjoy the journey! We will be here to advise and guide you through the adventure.

CAS Agreement

CAS definitions:

Creativity : exploring and extending ideas leading to an original or interpretive product or performance

Activity : physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle

Service : collaborative and reciprocal engagement with the community in response to an authentic need. It does NOT include service to family.

CAS activities should involve:

● More than volunteering

● Real, purposeful activities, with significant outcomes

● A personal challenge – tasks must extend the student and be achievable in scope

● Thoughtful planning, reviewing of progress and reporting

● Reflection on outcomes and personal learning through journaling on Bogaerts International School ManageBac.

CAS timeline:

● Must be continuous and include a minimum of 18 months

● Must continue through at least February of senior year 7 Learning Outcomes must be evidenced.

The student must show evidence that they can:

● Identify own strengths and develop areas for growth.

● Demonstrate that challenges have been undertaken, developing new skills in the process.

● Demonstrate how to initiate and plan a CAS experience.

● Show commitment to, and perseverance in, CAS experiences.

● Demonstrate the skills and recognize the benefits of working collaboratively.

● Demonstrate engagement with issues of global significance.

● Recognize and consider the ethics of choices and actions.

In addition to the 7 Learning Outcomes, there must be evidence of:

● A balance of creativity, action and service activities

● A sustained project over several weeks that involved collaboration and the integration of at least two of creativity, action and service

● Approximately 3 to 4 hours of CAS per week

Reflection through journaling must include:

● The student’s plan for the activity

● What was done

● What were the goals of the activity

● Were the goals met?

● Why or why not?

● Other evidence (photos, etc) which support the meeting of the goals of CAS

Remember, CAS is not graded but a portfolio with reflections in all experiences and projects must be submitted to accomplish the CAS Programme.

Parent responsibility:

● Support the student by emphasizing that CAS is an important part of the IB program

● Know when the student is involved in an activity and monitor his/her progress and journaling about his/her progress

Please do not hesitate to contact your CAS coordinator.