IB Student Resources

Creativity, Activity, and Service

At the heart of the IB Diploma Programme, CAS enables students to demonstrate attributes of the IB learner profile in real and practical ways, to grow as unique individuals and to recognize their role in relation to others. Students develop skills, attitudes and dispositions through a variety of individual and group experiences that provide students with opportunities to explore their interests and express their passions, personalities and perspectives.

Stages of CAS

Investigation
Preparation
Action
Reflection
Demonstrate

CAS Learning outcomes

Throughout the two years of Diploma Programme, your CAS experiences and CAS Project should achieve these learning outcomes:

Strength and growth
Challenge and Skills
Initiative and Planning
Commitments and Perseverance
Collaborative Skills
Global Engagement
Ethics of Choices and Actions

Previous CAS Projects at Hubbard

Haunted Hubbard
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Migrant clothing and toiletry drive
We Help Two Socks fo Schools and Socks for Legs Campaign
Literacy for Immigrants Program
Saturday Academy Mentoring Initiative
Booths at Hubbardpalooza
Talent Show
Art and Music Expo
Voter Activism Campaign
Elementary school partnership

Extended Essay

The process of conducting research and writing an independent research paper is an important and integral part of the IB Diploma Program. The Extended Essay represents your passions and academic ability at their best. You will continue to develop your research skills as a group in your TOK class and work individually with an Extended Essay Supervisor as you move through the research process. You will visit Harold Washington Library and learn to use the databases in the Chicago Public Library system and the Chicago Public School Library system. The Extended Essay Guide, EE Rubric, and other materials are attached below.

Extended Essay Requirements

Research and writing process begins junior year
3500- 4000 words
3 Reflections
Viva Voce Interview with your EE Supervisor
Required for IB Diploma Candidates

Time Management

Time management is an important part of your success as an IB Learner. Work with our teachers to complete internal deadlines so you are ready to upload Internal and External IB Assessments when they are due. Homework Center is available after school Monday through Thursday in the Library. Talk to your teachers about tutoring or creating study groups. Balancing your academics with your extra-curricular activities, personal responsibilities, and part-time job can be challenging, so use the organizational tools and study skills at your disposal to stay on top of your assignments. Above all, communicate with your teachers, counselor, or Mrs. Brown if you ae having diffculties.

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