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September 6, 2022- May 29, 2023 classes
at 20900 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014
Select Your Student's Level to See the Class Schedule.
COVID-19 Safety Policies
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HOLIDAY BREAKS (NO CLASSES):
Spring Break : April 12 -17, 2022
Spring Break : April 12 -17, 2022
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SATURDAYS CLASSES
SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH AND DEBATE CLASSES FOR 4-5TH GRADE
SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH AND WRITING CLASSES FOR 2-3RD 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
MIDDLE SCHOOL
SATURDAYS CLASSES
SATURDAYS IN-PERSON DEBATE CLASSES
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
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
ALL FORMATS OF SPEECH
- 9:00-11:00am (PDT) - All Formats of Competitive Speech for 6-12th grade students -1 spot available
HIGH SCHOOL
SATURDAYS CLASSES
SATURDAYS IN-PERSON DEBATE CLASSES
PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
SATURDAYS IN-PERSON SPEECH CLASSES
ALL FORMATS OF SPEECH
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
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