2011 - 2012
Name_______________________________________________________________________________
Group Members (if any)________________________________________________________________
Advisor______________________________________________________________________________
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CAS Project Process Journal
Table of Contents
General Timeline…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….3
Process Journal Guidelines………………………………………………………………………………………….………………..………4
Advisor Meetings…………..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Project Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
CAS Learning Outcomes…………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….7
Overview of Project Phases……………………………………………………………………………………………….………………….8
Phase 1 – Project Plan………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….....9-12
Phase 2 – Project Implementation………………………………………………………………………………………………….13-15
Phase 3 – Project Realization………………………………………………………………………………………………………….16-18
Phase 4 – Reflection……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………19
Phase 5 – Final Advisor Meeting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………20
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Project General Timeline
End of September 2010
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CAS Introduction Meeting
CAS Project General Planning
October 2010
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CAS project advisor found
First meeting with advisor to discuss
meeting times, finalize project plan
Create initial timeline and “To Do” list
Reflect in Process Journal
Work on project
Meet with advisor to discuss project
status
Reflect in Process Journal
Work on project
Meet with advisor to update timeline
and “To Do” list
Complete project
Write Reflective Essay
Final meeting with advisor to debrief
on the project
Complete CAS activity paperwork
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October - November 2010
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December – February 2011
March – April 2011
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May – June 2011
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Process Journal Guidelines
The purpose of this journal is to document the process of planning, implementing and reflecting on
your CAS project. This journal will be your primary method of showing how your project developed
from an idea to reality. As part of this process, you will be completing:
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Guided journal entries regarding the problems and solutions you encountered during the
process
Documented evidence of the planning, execution and reflection stages
Timelines of activities
“To Do” Lists that are maintained and updated throughout the process
Each section will provide instructions on how to complete the various stages of the project. Your
project advisor will be checking your progress throughout the year and ensuring that you are planning
appropriately to complete the project prior to the end of the year.
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Advisor Meetings
By the end of September, you will be assigned a project advisor from the ASM staff who will assist in
helping to make your project a reality. This person is volunteering his or her time to work with you. It
is your responsibility to schedule at least 4 meetings with them throughout the year, as they will be
monitoring your progress throughout the project. Your advisor is a great asset to assist you through
the process, so make sure you are communicating your project goals and objectives clearly to them.
Make sure that you bring your process journal with you to all meeting, as your advisor will be signing
off on your progress through the different phases.
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CAS Project Requirements
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Project needs to be self-initiated in which you lead the planning, implementation and reflection
phases
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Project must incorporate 2 of the 3 CAS aspects:
o Creativity: arts and other experiences that involve creative thinking.
o Action: physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic
work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme.
o Service: an unpaid and voluntary exchange that has a learning benefit for the student.
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Project must be a real, purposeful activity
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Project must be a personal challenge, and not something that you do as a part of your normal
day-to-day routine
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Project can be school-based or outside of your school community (any external projects must
still be supervised by a ASM staff member)
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Upon completion, you must reflect on the 8 CAS Learning Outcomes
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CAS Learning Outcomes
Your CAS project needs to identify and fulfill several of the CAS learning outcomes:
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Increase your awareness of your strengths and areas for growth
Identify your various skills and abilities, and describe how the project has developed other
areas
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Undertake new challenges
A new challenge may be an unfamiliar activity, or an extension to an existing one
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Plan and initiate activities
Planning and initiation will often be in collaboration with others. It can be shown in
activities that are part of larger projects, for example, ongoing school activities in the local
community, as well as in small student-led activities.
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Work collaboratively with others
Collaboration can be shown in many different ways and through various activities
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Show perseverance and commitment in your activities
At a minimum, this implies accepting the responsibility for dealing with problems that arise
in the course of activities.
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Engage with issues of global importance
Students may be involved in international projects but there are many global issues that can
be acted upon locally or nationally (for example, environmental concerns, caring for the
elderly or the Habitat for Humanity trip).
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Consider the ethical implications of your actions
Ethical decisions arise in almost any CAS activity. Evidence of thinking about ethical issues
can be shown in various ways.
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Develop new skills
As with new challenges, new skills may be shown in activities that the student has not
previously undertaken, or in increased expertise in an established area.
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Overview of Project Phases
Your process journal outlines the steps you will need to take in order to complete your project. With
the help of your advisor and this guide, you have all the tools you need to complete a successful
project. The project has been divided into 5 different phases to help you manage and plan the project.
After each phase, you will need to plan a meeting with your advisor to reflect on that completed phase,
as well as look forward to the next phase. The phases are outlined below:
Phase 1 – Project Planning (September-October 2010)
- Complete CAS Project Plan, Initial Project Timeline and Initial “To Do” List
- Meet with advisor to discuss plan, timeline, “To Do” list and other details about the project
Phase 2 – Project Implementation (October-December 2010)
- Update timeline and “To Do” list
- Complete Project Implementation Entry and Reflection
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress
Phase 3 – Project Realization (January – April 2011)
- Update timeline and “To Do” list
- Complete Project Realization Entry and Reflection
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress
Phase 4 – Project Completion (April – May 2011)
- Document completion of project in the journal
- Complete Reflective Essay
Phase 5 – Final Reflection (May – June 2011)
- Meet with advisor to discuss your Reflective Essay
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Phase 1 – Project Plan
Project Objective (Provide a clearly stated, achievable objective for the project):
Team members (If you are working with other students, indicate who you are working with):
Advisor
Challenge (In what ways is this project a personal challenge for yourself?):
Leadership (In what ways will you be demonstrating leadership qualities within the project?):
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Activity (Provide a general overview of what your CAS project will be):
Creativity, Action, Service (Demonstrate how your project will incorporate Creativity, Action and/or
Service; your project must incorporate at least 2 of the 3 areas):
Creativity:
Action:
Service:
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Phase 1 – Project Timeline
In order to make sure you complete your project in a timely manner, you will need to make a
preliminary plan. Over the course of the year, you will make updates and changes to your plan
according to your needs. You will need to review your timeline with your advisor to ensure that you
covered everything; then it is your responsibility to follow your plan.
Weeks
Plan
October 4 – 15
October 18 – 29
November 1 – 12
November 15 – 26
November 28 – December 10
December 13 – January 14
January 17 – 28
January 31 – February 11
February 14 – March 4
March 7 – 18
March 21 – April 1
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 1 – To Do List
Use this list to plan what you need to do in order to complete the project. Keep your timeline in mind
as your write your list. You may want to include materials, contacts, meetings, etc. on your list.
Prioritizing your list in accordance with your timeline will ensure that the most important things are
done first.
Task Description
Priority
Date Completed
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 2 – Project Implementation Entry
What progress have you made towards completing your project?
What changes or modifications have you made from your initial plan?
What problems have you encountered? How have you overcome these challenges?
Update your timeline and “To Do” list in Phase 2.
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Phase 2 – Project Timeline Update
Weeks
Plan
November 1 – 12
November 15 – 26
November 28 – December 10
December 13 – January 14
January 17 – 28
January 31 – February 11
February 14 – March 4
March 7 – 18
March 21 – April 1
April 4 – 15
April 18 – May 6
May 9 – 20
May 23 – June 3
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 2 – To Do List Update
Task Description
Priority
Date Completed
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 3 – Project Realization Entry
What progress have you made from your previous reflective entry?
What problems have you encountered? How have you overcome these challenges?
What are the final things that must be completed in order to ensure the project is successfully
completed?
Update your timeline and “To Do” list in Phase 3.
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Phase 3 – Project Timeline
Weeks
Plan
November 1 – 12
November 15 – 26
November 28 – December 10
December 13 – January 14
January 17 – 28
January 31 – February 11
February 14 – March 4
March 7 – 18
March 21 – April 1
April 4 – 15
April 18 – May 6
May 9 – 20
May 23 – June 3
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 3 – To Do List
Task Description
Priority
Date Completed
Project Advisor Approval _________________________________Date ___________________
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Phase 4 – Completion and Reflection
Attach or include any documents that demonstrate your project’s completion as an Appendix to this
Process Journal.
Re-read the 8 CAS Learning Objectives outlined at the beginning of the Process Journal. With reference
to at least 4 of these objectives, write a reflective essay on what you have learned by completing this
project. Your essay should be between 500-700 words in length.
Type and attach your reflection here.
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Phase 5 – Final Advisory Meeting
Once you have completed your reflection, turn in your entire process journal to your advisor. Schedule
a meeting with your advisor to discuss your essay and your final thoughts about the project. After the
meeting, have your project advisor sign your Process Journal and answer the following question:
What did you learn from your final discussion with your advisor about the creation and implantation
process, improvements that could have been made, your reflective essay, or your overall all final
project?
At this meeting, your advisor should also fill out the section below.
____________________________has satisfactorily completed their CAS project including their Process
Journal and final reflection essay.
Advisor______________________________________________________Date____________________
Once this is complete, turn in your Process Journal to Mr. Drenckpohl.
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