Speech and Debate Class/Club
Club Leaders: Matt and Mave Walter
Grade Levels: 7-12
Club Duration: Full Year
Club Goals:
Our club is all about developing skills that last a lifetime. Here’s what we aim to achieve:
Build Confidence in Public Speaking
Develop Critical Thinking
Master Persuasion and Rhetoric
Enhance Research Skills
Foster Teamwork and Collaboration
Compete and Challenge Yourself
Improve Listening and Communication
Have Fun and Make Friends
Develop Leadership Skills
Prepare for Academic & Career Success
Required Materials
Laptop (must bring to every class.) Notebook, pen, file folders.
Supply Fee
$20
Other Fees – three options.
Option 1: Join the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association
(NCFCA). This is the focus of our club. In that case, extra costs include membership
fees, tournament event registration fees, and meals and accommodation and travel.
For more information and a fee schedule, see this link. NCFCA membership, and
tournament fees can be paid via the SUfS scholarship through Class Source.
Option 2: Participate in other local or state level tournaments as desired. Although our
club will not prepare specifically for this option, we will be as supportive as we can. Fees
vary. For more information, see this link.
Option 3: Participate in club activities only. No additional fees.Classroom expectations:
Eager Participation
Punctuality
Respect for all
A willingness to make mistakes and learn
No cell phones in class
Grading Policies
For parents desiring to count this class/club for high school credit, we will issue your
student a pass/fail grade.
Other Notes
Parental involvement in this class/club is highly encouraged. NCFCA parents are
required to provide an adult chaperone for their child during NCFCA.