Class Supply List

• Laptop computer

• Plastic "Milk" Crate

• College-ruled spiral notebook

• Pens (black, green, red, blue)

• Pencil pouch or Ziploc bag

• Digital kitchen timer with minutes and seconds 

Debate 2 is an elective course for students in their second year of competitive debate. The content of the course is designed to help students work towards achieving personal goals while contributing to the success and improvement of the entire team. The focus of the course is on the advancing the research skills, analytical ability, argumentation skills and in-round performance of varsity students. Students should only enroll in Debate 2 if they have successfully completed Debate 1, have a strong work ethic, a commitment to regular tournament attendance, and a love of debate competition.

Debate 3 is an elective course for juniors and seniors pursuing an advanced course for competitive debate. A heavy emphasis is placed on individual research projects and students should expect to dedicate a considerable amount of time to complete these projects. Enrollment in Debate 3 is limited to students who successfully complete Debate 2 and demonstrated consistency in pursuing high standards in teamwork, competition, and academics.