IB Core

1 year (2nd semester of junior year and 1st semester of senior year)

Students examine and synthesize the nature of knowledge across multiple disciplines

They explore and reflect upon the role of perception, emotion, language, reason, faith, imagination, intuition, and memory in the construction of scientific, mathematical, historical, and artistic knowledge, as well as in the formation of religious and indigenous belief systems

2 TOK assessments:

• • 1 essay (externally assessed)

  • 1 project (internally assessed and moderated)

Creativity, Activity, Service

Meaningful experiences outside of the classroom which provide opportunities for self development, collaboration, accomplishment and enjoyment

Organize and complete one CAS project

Reflect on experiences and personal growth

The WRHS CAS Booklet provides detailed information about the CAS program at WRHS

Students select a topic based on a subject area of interest

Completed outside of class (approx. 40 hours)

Research and develop a line of inquiry

Work with an advisor throughout the process

Draft a paper of no more than 4,000 words

Reflect on the research and writing processes

Externally assessed by IB examiners