Courses

Debate 1
Debate 1 is an introduction to various forms of public speaking and debate. This year the course is focused on: how to give a speech, congress, mock trial, debate terminology, LD debate, team debate, and a "choice project" with several options available.

Debate 2 and Debate 3
Debate 2 and 3 are classes for students who are part of the competition team so they can continue building their skills from Debate 1 and prepare for tournaments.

Oral Interpretation
Oral Interp is a class for students who want to focus on the acting/interp events available at speech and debate competitions, including: prose interp, poetry interp, humorous, dramatic, duo/duet acting, and being witnesses for mock trial.

Public Speaking 1
Public Speaking 1 is an introduction to various forms of public address and debate. The course is usually similar to debate 1, but with more of an emphasis on informative and persuasive speaking.

Public Speaking 2 and Public Speaking 3
Public Speaking 2 and 3 are classes for students who are part of the competition team so they can continue building their skills from Public Speaking 1 and prepare for tournaments.