Speech and Debate Team (FA and CTE)

3435 Year

Grade 9-12

Homework: 3

Fee: see Fee Chart

Prerequisite: Application and teacher approval.

Improve your college application and resume. Learn critical thinking skills. Make friends. How? Join the National Forensic League. Learn the art of argument and public speaking through participation in the award winning Timpview High School Debate Team. Gain expertise in a debate event (Policy, Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum or Student Congress) and multiple Individual Events (Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Spontaneous Argument, and Humorous and Dramatic Interpretation). Participation at monthly debate tournaments required. Class fee includes transportation, registration fees, judging fees, and supplies. Team sweater is extra. Students must meet the eligibility requirements of the Utah High School Activities Association to participate (2.0 GPA and no more than 1 failing grade per term). Once you try it, you’ll be hooked. We want you on OUR team!