See the following for possible CAS project ideas:
http://www.volunteers.com/
http://www.cottonwoodinstitute.org
Dressed to the Nines
Children’s Hospital needs volunteers to help with its Dressed to the Nines event on Saturday, March 13, from 10 am to 3 pm. Hundreds of dresses, which have been sorted and cleaned by Dependable Cleaners, will be available for $15. The event will be held at McMeen Elementary in Denver (1000 South Holly, 80246), and all proceeds benefit The Rick Wilson Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at The Children’s Hospital. To volunteer, contact Jammie Reichel at Reichel.Jammie@tchden.org
IB world Student Conference
The Northwest Association of IB World Schools, in partnership with Oregon State University, is hosting an IB world student conference, Aug. 9-13, 2010. The theme of the conference comes from the IB mission statement, “creating a better and more peaceful world.” The six global topics targeted for the conference are:
•The fight against poverty
•Peace-keeping, conflict prevention and combating terrorism
•Education for all
•Global infectious diseases
•The digital divide
•Natural disaster prevention and mitigation
IB students from all over the world will explore these topics. The aim of the conference is for students to organize action plans to take back to their IB schools and implement over the next few years that would seek to bring about positive global change.
To register, or for details, see:
http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/ibwsc/
Kenya Service and Study Safari
Join LHS IB history teacher James Gordon for a unique CAS opportunity July 17-August 7, 2010. Among the many and varied activities during the trip are: assisting with school contruction and improvement in the Mt. Kenya area; taking classes in Kenyan history, the Kiswahili language, leadership and teambuilding; going on safari in national parks and game reserves; hiking Mt. Kenya National Park. Cost of the trip is approximately $3,500. For further information, visit the Tropical Heights Institute website: http://tropicalheightsinstitute.org or contact Mr. Gordon at jgordon@lps.k12.co.us
Equine After School Program at Zuma Horse Rescue
Volunteers needed on Wednesdays from 4-6:30pm; must be at least 15 yrs old; needed every Weds for at least 12 weeks. Contact Jennifer at jboggs14@gmail.com, 216-408-0330.
Musana Children’s Home in Uganda
The senior class student council will be hosting two fundraisers for the 2009-2010 school year to benefit the Musana Children’s Home. Andrea and Leah Pauline, LHS graduates, work there, and Kathy Prestel, social studies teacher, travelled there this summer to hire and train teachers. She will be presenting her trip this summer during International Week. See Ms. Prestel, Riley Mulhern, or Evyn Anderson if you are interested in volunteering for these fundraisers.
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce Internships
The Student Leadership Program offers students in Colorado the opportunity to enhance their educational experience with practical business experience. The SLP provides students a chance to become leaders through internships and mentoring that encourages students to push themselves. The SLP works to set up interns with business leaders that will work with the intern to help them develop their skills and passions. Students should complete an on-line application at www.bestchamber.com or contact Elyse Feldman at 303-795-0142.
WHAT IS CAS?
CAS broadens students’ education beyond the classroom and encourages respect and concern for other people and the world. The students must stretch themselves to develop a project for which they have passion with the hope they will become involved in the world around them for life.
Creativity-33 hours This should be interpreted as imaginatively as possible to cover a wide range of arts and other activities and to include creativity by the individual student in designing and carrying out a project at school or otherwise, or attending cultural events(performances, museums, etc.) Evidence of attendance must be kept (ticket stub or program)
Action-33 hours May include physical activities, both team and individual, and also training for Service.
Service-33 hours Encompasses community and social service but may also include environmental and international projects.
50-Hour Integrated Project A minimum of 50 hours must be devoted to one project of the students’ choice. The project must encompass at least 50% of the Service component, and the remaining from Creativity and/or Action.
10th grade students receive their CAS booklets in May of their sophomore year and may begin collecting hours in the summer after their sophomore year.
11th grade collect 33 hours in each of creativity, action, and service
work on 50 hour in-depth community service project, pre-approved by the IB Coordinator.
12th grade In March, submit CAS booklet with all completed hours, signatures, evidence, and self-evaluation.