OVERVIEW
Welcome to High School Speech and Debate!
This class is a highly interactive class focusing on the basics of public speaking, types of public speaking, effective conversation, and major debate formats.
In this class you will experience a professional structure borrowed from the globally recognized Toastmasters organization. Students should be prepared to come to class ready to take part in classroom roles that lead, that speak, and that listen to others. This is a project (speech) based class. Students will be graded on class participation and speech/debate performances. We will require students prepare for speeches and debates outside of class, including research, writing, and practicing their speeches. This should be a fun class! If your student is shy or anxious about speaking in public do not fear this class. It is structured to be a supportive/positive atmosphere where student can safely test their ability and develop skills to come out of their shell. The goal of this class is for students to see self-improvement in their ability to communicate, not necessarily meet a given expectation.
HOMEWORK:
This class will require students prepare their speeches outside of our once weekly class. Class time will be utilized for concept instruction and speech/debate performances. Weekly time requirements will vary depending on the weeks concepts and speech.
CLASSROOM SUPPLIES:
Subject folder or binder to store course documents and any homework sheets.
Pencils/Pens
Three by five note cards
REQUIRED CURRICULUM:
All student workbook material will be provided via handouts in class as we progress through the course. Material fees include the cost of printing those materials throughout the year.
We will be following the "Speech Class for Teens" curriculum the first half of the semester and the National Speech & Debate online curriculum for the second semester.
PAYMENT METHODS & SCHEDULE:
Tuition for this class is $200/semester plus a $50/semester material fee.
All class tuition payments are paid directly to Ethos Academy through the Learning Management System upon registration. Parents will enroll in classes and set up their chosen payment method (either pay in full or monthly) via Bank ACH. The material fee is collected immediately upfront upon class registration. The material fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Charissa McCune
208-286-8173