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| what is the ib mission statement (5 main points) |
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| to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people. to create a better and more peaceful world. to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. to become active compassionate and lifelong learners. to understand that other ppl with their differences can also be right |
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| what are the ib learner profile descriptors |
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| inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takes, balanced, reflective. |
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| what are the six reasons cas is part of the diploma program |
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| to develop internationally minded people. to become active compassionate and life-long learners. to understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. to enhance personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning. to provide a counterbalance to the academic pressures. to be involved in a range of activities beyond the academic classroom |
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| what are the five aims of cas |
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to be a reflective thinker. to be willing to accept new challenges and new roles.
be aware of yourself as a member of communities with responsibilities towards others and the environment. be an active participant in sustained, collaborative projects. be balanced. |
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| describe the 3 main components of cas |
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| creativity: arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking. action: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lfiestyle and extending self. service: unpaid voluntary exchange, respect the autonomy of others, extend self, and represent larger forces in the world |
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| state the four essential criteria for cas activities |
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| 1. real and purposeful activities with signigicant outcomes. 2. a personal challenge that extends you and be achievable in scope. 3. thoughtful consideration, such as planning, reviewing progress, reporting. 4. reflection on outcomes and personal learning |
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| what is the minimum timeline for cas? what is the approximate completion date? what date is the cutoff for nine months in compliance necessary? |
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| 18 months. february senior year. july 31. |
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| state each learning outcome +description+provide an activity |
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| approx, hoe many activities much each LO be present in? |
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| summarize the six responsibilities of cas |
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-self review and set personal goals
-plan, do and reflect.
-communicate with cas advisor and coordinator throughout (monthly)
-take part in a range of activities
-keep records
-show evidence of achievement of the eight cas learning outcomes |
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| which questions should be addressed in yourn planning on a cas activity |
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| what do i plan to do? where will it occur? when will i participate? how will i be involved? whby am i going to be involved in this activity? what are my measureable goals?how will my involvment coordinate with the LO's |
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| what 5 main points need to be considered when choosing an activity? |
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-every activity must have a new meaurable goal
-must learn new skills and meet new challenges
-an activity must continue for six weeks minimum & a project must go on at least 8 weeks
-each activity must be documented adn verifiable
-cas is more than just volunteering. you need a plan. |
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| http://stpeteib.managebac.com |
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| what are 4 main questiosn to ask yourself when writing a reflection? |
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what did i plan to do? what did i actualy do? what were the LO's??
did i meet my goals? why or why not? |
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| how often will you be expected to journal? |
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| describe the term self-reflection |
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| it is a reflection of yourself and what you have learned. |
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| how will cas aid in your growth as a person |
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| what are teh consequences |
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1st out of compliance-handwritten cas journal + referral
2nd: additional consquences
3: kicked out! |
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