CAS Updates for Seniors

Changes / Updates to the Program For 2013 -

New Handbook - In the final stages of revision, will be made available soon

Website Resources - bths.mcvsd.org/cas

New Forms - Download from the CAS Section of the website (disregard "Getting Started" section"). Start using the new forms for all current and future CAS activities

• Activity Supervisor Intro Letter
• Activity Supervisor Evaluation
• Activity Proposal Form
• Activity Completion Form (includes reflection)
• Progress Tracking Log
• CAS Completion Form 

Optional Proposals -

• Proposals are no longer required. 
• However, if you choose to participate in an activity without submitting a proposal beforehand, you run the risk of the activity not fulfilling CAS requirements and subsequently you won’t receive credit for it.

To Submit a CAS Activity Proposal -

• Make your own copy of the Proposal Form on Google Docs
• Share with your Advisor at least two weeks prior to the date in which you plan to begin the activity. . 

** If you have any doubt as to whether or not an activity will count for CAS, submit a proposal to your advisor **

New Reflection Guidelines - They do not have to be written, can choose your own alternative format. New Reflection Guidelines - Click here 

Photographs - required part of final CAS Portfolio, add to your Google Drive folder by January 15, 2014

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To Do For You -

• Create a Google Docs Folder "(Your Name) CAS"
• Share with bthscas@gmail.com
• In the folder - create your own versions of both documents in the "Progress Tracking" section, "Progress Tracking Log" & "CAS Completion Form"
   

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Reminders -

Activity Supervision & Verification of Hours -

• Whenever possible, all CAS activities should be supervised by an adult. Ideally, this adult should not be related to you.
• Before beginning a CAS Activity, give your potential supervisor a copy of the Supervisor Intro Letter  
• At the completion of every CAS Activity, you must have your supervisor complete the Activity Supervisor Evaluation Form. 
• If your activity is either (a) supervised by a parent or (b) not supervised by an adult - you must provide evidence/verification of participation and completion. Potential forms of alternative evidence include: picture/video, blogs, webpages, certificates of completion, awards, meeting notes and emails.

15th of the Month Deadline -

• The Activity Completion Form, which includes the End of Activity Reflection, are due the 15th of each month for any activities completed in the previous month. 
• For example, reflections for activities that ended in September are due October 15. Failure to submit the documentation on time will result in the student not receiving credit for the activity.