Creativity, action, service is the first of three essential components of the Diploma Program. CAS requires students to involve themselves in an collaborative, extended project and individual activities that

• are creative

• are physical

• provide service to others 

These activities must:

• be real, purposeful and have significant outcomes

• provide a personal challenge that extends the student

• require a thoughtful process such as planning, reviewing one’s progress and reporting outcomes

• allow for reflection and personal growth