Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS)

IB diploma candidates are required to devote 75 hours during each of their junior and senior years or 150 hours, in total, to CAS activities. Each year, students must dedicate 25 hours to each component of CAS. Participation in CAS, “encourages students to share their energies and special talents while developing awareness, concern and the ability to work cooperatively with others.” Reflection on their experience is also an important part of student involvement in CAS. Accumulation may begin with pre-approved hours during the summer before junior year. All school vacation hours must be pre-approved by the IB guidance counselor.

John Andrews, the DMHS IB guidance counselor, has information and forms in the CAS folder on his website.  The documents below may also be helpful.

Current CAS information booklet

CAS Examples, excerpted from CAS booklet, August 2008

CAS Presentation by Mr. John Andrews, IB Guidance Counselor, November 18, 2008

CAS article from IB North American eNewsletter, January 2009