Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS)

What is Creativity, Activity, Service?

Creativity, Activity, Service (often referred to as CAS) is a core component of the IB program at all grade levels that allows our students to explore and learn about their interests outside of the traditional classroom setting. Through participation in the CAS program, our students practice and reflect on independent learning and engagement with the larger community. 

What is the purpose of CAS?

CAS is intended to facilitate both personal and interpersonal growth, and there are 7 learning outcomes that students are expected to demonstrate across the 9th and 10th grade years. These learning outcomes are what students are supposed to have done during their experiences: 

What are the requirements for CAS in the 9th and 10th grades?

What is the purpose of CAS?

In the 9th and 10th grades, students are required to explore each of the three "strands" (Creativity, Activity and Service) through a minimum of two experiences each year. Through personal exploration of these strands, students plan experiences that will demonstrate the seven learning outcomes of the CAS program. Reflections on these experiences are logged through our online platform for CAS, ManageBac.