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September 6, 2022- May 29, 2023 classes
​at  20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014 

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COVID-19 Safety Policies

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GIVE YOUR CHILD THE LIFELONG GIFT OF CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPEECH AND DEBATE!

Need to make a change to class time/format:
​Fill out our  Class Change Form
Cost: $100

 

HOLIDAY BREAKS (NO CLASSES): 
Spring Break : April 12 -17, 2022

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SATURDAYS CLASSES

SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH AND DEBATE CLASSES FOR 4-5TH GRADE

• 11:00am-1:00pm (PDT)  -  Competitive Speech and Congressional Debate (Level 2A) for 4-5th grade  ​FULL
• ​​2:00-4:00pm (PDT) -  Advanced Competitive Speech and Congressional Debate (Level 2B) for returning 5th graders FULL
• ​​4:00-6:00pm (PDT) -  Competitive Speech and Congressional Debate (Level 2A) for 4-5th grade  FULL

SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH AND WRITING CLASSES FOR 2-3RD GRADE

• 9:00-11:00am (PDT)​  -  Competitive Speech and Writing Class (Level 1) for 2-3rd grade​ FULL

 

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MIDDLE SCHOOL
SATURDAYS CLASSES

SATURDAYS IN-PERSON DEBATE CLASSES 

CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE

•  11:00am-1:00pm (PDT) - Competitive Congressional Debate (Level 3A) for 6-8th grade​ students  ​  1 spot available 
• 2:00-4:00pm (PDT) - Competitive Congressional (Level 3A) Debate for  6-8th grade​ students   FULL
• 4:00-6:00pm (PDT) - Experienced Competitive Congressional (Level 3B) Debate for our returning 7-8th grade​ students  with 1 year or more of competitive Congress experience  ​​1 spot available 

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

• 9:00am-11:00am (PDT)  - ​  Competitive Experienced Public Forum  Debate  class for 7-9th grade students​  1 spot available 
• 11:00am-1:00pm (PDT)  - Competitive Public Forum  Debate  class for 6-9th grade students​   FULL

​SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH CLASSES 
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ALL FORMATS OF SPEECH

• 9:00-11:00am (PDT) - All Formats of Competitive Speech for 6-12th grade students​ -1 spot available ​

 

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HIGH SCHOOL
​SATURDAYS CLASSES

 

SATURDAYS IN-PERSON DEBATE CLASSES 

PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE

• 9:00am-11:00am (PDT)  - ​  Competitive Public Forum  Debate  class for 6-9th grade students​ 
• 11:00am-1:00pm (PDT)  - Competitive Public Forum  Debate  class for 6-9th grade students​   ​ ​

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​SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH CLASSES 
​
ALL FORMATS OF SPEECH

• 9:00-11:00am (PDT) - All Formats of Competitive Speech for 6-12th grade students​

COVID-19 Class Safety Policies

​SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• All students and staff must wear masks when at camp (except when eating or drinking)
• All individuals at class will maintain a minimum of six feet of social distance between them, and will be seated accordingly ​
• Speech and Debate Academy will equip every classroom with all necessary safety and disinfecting materials
• Students must bring all of their own necessary supplies: computers, pens, paper, etc. 
• Studentsmust bring their own bottled water to classes

CLASS COHORTS

• Each class group will consist of stable cohorts of no more than 10 – 12 kids (depending on state guidelines) for the week​
• Each cohort will remain separate from other cohorts both indoors (only one cohort per classroom at a time) and outdoors (distanced from other cohorts by 15+ feet)
• No supplies will be shared amongst cohorts

ARRIVAL PROTOCOL ​

• Classes and staff will  complete  health screenings before being admitted to class​
• Students and staff will wash their hands after each break and upon arrival in the building's designated hand washing  station 
• Students and staff that present with symptoms of infectious illness during the day will be sent home and asked to consult with their healthcare provider to determine if COVID-19 testing is recommended

FACILITIES

• A secure bathroom has been designated only for Speech and Debate Academy's use 
• In addition to daily cleanings, each day before the campers arrive and after each break, the facility will be sterilized using UV Light Technology  
• Staff and families receive training regarding safety guidelines and expectations at campusf
• Speech and Debate Academy will complete any state and county required safety planning, tools and/or certificates
• Speech and Debate Academy will  post and follow any state and county required signage