Speech Details

Parental Participation In Class (Required)

• Because we are a Speech & Debate cooperative, we require parental participation and availability.

  • Included in the registration packet is a list of job options that facilitate the functioning of our Co-Op.

  • We will make every effort to assign each person’s first choice, but in some cases this might not be possible.

• It is an absolute necessity that a parent from each family is present in the building during meetings.

  • ​This is because adults are often called upon for impromptu classroom assistance.

  • It is strongly encouraged that a parent accompanies her children in the classroom. Learning good speaking skills can be challenging for most kids. Children tend to achieve a higher level when a parent works with them regularly outside of class.

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Parental Participation In Tournaments (Required)

• There are five Speech and Debate tournaments held throughout the school year beginning in December.

  • Student participation in them is strongly encouraged, but only our local hosted tournaments are mandatory.

• Parents of competing students will be required to assist during all tournaments.

  • When registering for a tournament, every family is required to supply a parent judge.

  • Novice judges will receive training on site during the tournament and will be required to judge one or more rounds of speech or debate.