Explanation and Expectations
Student-Led Projects
- These projects are student initiated and generally supported by a supervisor.
- Projects are open to all grades 9-12.
- Projects are generally limited in time and scope (minimum one month) and not expected to be on-going. However, projects can continue from year to year.
- Projects have a clear, generally single outcome and generally an endpoint (but can be on-going as well).
- Projects can be individual or a small group of students, each contributing actively.
- Leadership structure is not required.
- Regularly scheduled meetings are not required.
- For CAS students, evidence and reflections must be collected and documented on Managebac.
- Examples: Duck Lake Hockey tournament, Donation drive to collect funds for earthquake victims, Design of a mural to support learning in the science lab, organize a tree planting day or series of garbage collection days along Mingdu River.
Student-Led Clubs
- Clubs are student initiated and must be supported by a supervisor (see supervisor roles and responsibilities).
- Clubs are open to all grades 9-12.
- Clubs are on-going throughout the year and often continue year to year.
- Club leaders develop leadership skills supported by Global Citizenship Coordinator.
- Club leaders are expected to use strategies to ensure that all members have opportunities to play an active role in the club.
- Clubs must have a clear vision statement, goals, club description, logo, planned calendar of the year and ideally, social media, website, etc.
- Clubs must meet regularly during lunch and/or Day 9.
- Club leadership must document club activities on TEAMS and MyTime.
- CAS students are required to provide evidence and reflections on Managebac.
- Clubs have multiple initiatives and projects going on to give members choice and exposure to a variety of experiences.
- Clubs participate in WAB events throughout the year and may also plan their own events specific to their vision and goals.
Types of SLCs
Global Service – These clubs work with a community partner and address Global issues/needs. They are linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WAB Service – These clubs work with the WAB community to address needs throughout the school.
Creative – These clubs provide creative activities and foster community in a creative area. (see “creative” definition on Libguide)
After-School Activities (ASAs)
- ASAs may be faculty or student initiated. If the ASA is student initiated, there must be adult supervisor.
- ASAs are developed in partnership between the HS Global Citizenship Office and WABx.
- ASAs are open to whole school - MS and HS – G6-12 and even ES (To be determined by ASA leader)
- ASAs are committed to a season or a whole year.
- ASA leaders use SchoolsBuddy to manage their ASA.
- ASAs meet after school during a regularly scheduled time.
- ASAs may be but are not limited to Creative or Sport/Activity initiatives.
Day 9 Activities
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Are student-initiated and generally supported by a supervisor.
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Open to all grades 9-12 (with prior arrangement can include MS)
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Day 9 activities can be part of a club or project.
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Day 9 activities can be a single, multiple events or run throughout the year.
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Day 9 activities can be organized by individuals or a small group of students, each contributing actively.
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Leadership structure is not required.
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Are scheduled through MyTime.
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Regularly scheduled meetings during lunch are not required.
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For CAS students, evidence and reflections must be collected and documented on Managebac.
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For CAS students, in order for a Day 9 activity to be considered a CAS project, there is a minimum of 3 sessions required.
