Harker Speech & Debate Code

As members of the Harker Speech & Debate team, we strive to embody these values:

Teamwork:

• We win and lose as a team.  

• We  collaborate and openly communicate about our work with our teammates and coaches. 

• While we disclose information about rounds, we do not coach or prepare with other teams.

Growth Mindset:

• Failure is part of learning, mistakes are an opportunity for improvement.

• Feedback is an opportunity for growth.

Integrity:

• We uphold ethical academic practices, including accurate open source citations, and faithfully represent our research.

• We treat teammates, competitors, judges, coaches and spaces with respect. 

Leadership: 

• We strive to be role models both inside and outside of rounds.

• We treat team communication as  academic spaces, representing ourselves, our team, and our community positively and with respect, regardless of experience level.