CAS

CAS is considered the heart of the IB Diploma Program.  Many components of CAS make the program complete, enriching, and enjoyable for the students. They include the following:

• Counterbalance to academic self-absorption
• Sharing energies and talents
• Development of awareness, concern for and ability to work with others
• Promotion of more informed and understanding attitudes
• Service to the community as a complement to intellectual development in the academic curriculum
• Establishment of links with local, national and international communities
• Challenge to student
• Development of a spirit of discovery and self-reliance
• Encouragement of a sense of responsibility to all
• Encouragement of new skills and interests
• Promotion of international understanding
• Development of attitudes and values which transcend race, religion, gender and politics
• Education beyond the classroom and examination hall
• Education of the whole person

Elizabeth Burgos
CAS Coordinator and Advanced Academic Coach
elizabeth.burgos@apsva.us
703-228-8657