Northwest Career-Technical Academy High School – Speech andDebate1475
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
This one-year course provides an opportunity to study speech techniquesand to apply these techniques to formal debate and individual speakingsituations. Students apply debate principles and speech techniques at thetournament level.Instructional practices incorporate integrationof divsityawareness including appreciation of all cultures and their importantcontributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digitalmedia are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of theelective credits required for high school graduation.It is highly recommended that students participate in the Debate Campbefore taking the Speech and Debate class. Debate Camp information willbe posted on Mr. Symmond's web page by going to nwctahawks.net orhawkdebate.com
Prerequisites: ELECTIVE9th - 12thgrade standingFEE: see pg. 100FEE: $10(includes a t-shirt)-see pg. 100
Grades: Grade 9
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