CAS Directions
“...if you believe in something, you must not just think or talk or write,
but must act.” -Peterson (2003)
CAS is one of the essential elements in every student’s Diploma Program experience. The heart of the diploma program is designed to do three things:
TOK pushes you to be an independent, abstract thinker who analyzes arguments and comes to your own conclusions about issues. It encourages you to question everything!
Extended Essay pushes you to apply your academic knowledge and be an independent academic researcher who is skilled at finding the answers to any questions you may have. It encourages you to explore your passions and curiosities!
CAS pushes you to apply your knowledge and skills to think outside of yourself and impact the world in some way while leading a healthy, balanced life. It encourages you to change the world for the better!
It is these three elements that make IB different from other academically advanced programs. For CAS, you will basically be volunteering or engaging yourself in activities outside of the school curriculum over your junior and senior year.
TOK pushes you to be an independent, abstract thinker who analyzes arguments and comes to your own conclusions about issues. It encourages you to question everything!
Extended Essay pushes you to apply your academic knowledge and be an independent academic researcher who is skilled at finding the answers to any questions you may have. It encourages you to explore your passions and curiosities!
CAS pushes you to apply your knowledge and skills to think outside of yourself and impact the world in some way while leading a healthy, balanced life. It encourages you to change the world for the better!
It is these three elements that make IB different from other academically advanced programs. For CAS, you will basically be volunteering or engaging yourself in activities outside of the school curriculum over your junior and senior year.