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bay area debate at West Portal Lutheran School​

after school classes at West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat campus
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​                                 GIVE YOUR CHILD THE GIFT OF CONFIDENCE THROUGH SPEECH AND DEBATE!

Elem. Speech and Writing Classes at West Portal Lutheran School
​- S
unset Campus

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30pm for 2-3rd grade students
and
Wednesdays 
3:15-4:15pm for 
K-1st grade students
​​Spring 2020 Sessions
Registration is Open
Young Genius, Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited program that conducts one of the most renowned speech and debate programs in the country. We are excited to partner with West Portal Lutheran School and outsource our instructor to the school
This class focuses on introducing and honing students' abilities in the important leadership skill of public speaking, as well as improving their writing skills.  In the class the students will enjoy putting down on paper their issues and positions appropriate to their age, and then use the various tools of public speaking to make an effective presentation of their speeches, such as: 
                                                                                          •voice quality               • pronunciation
                                                                                          • tone                                •  eye contact
                                                                                          • volume                          • body gestures
As our students practice these skills in their speeches, they will overcome nervousness when they speak, demonstrate confidence and feel more, or completely comfortable talking in front of audience of any size.

​Elementary Speech and Writing Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes:  Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Session Dates:
 Feb. 12, 19, 26; Mar. 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 22, 29; and May 6, 13, 20.
Last day of classes:  Wednesday, May 20, 2020
K-1st Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
2-3rd Grade Session Time: Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $490
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sunset Campus
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Congressional Debate and Speech for at West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat Campus

Congressional Debate and Speech
for 4-5th grade and 6-8th grade students

Spring 2020 Sessions

Registration is Open

Young Genius, Bay Area Speech and Debate Academy is a Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) accredited program that conducts one of the most renowned speech and debate programs in the country.
We are excited to partner with West Portal Lutheran School and outsource a Young Genius instructor to the school. We will offer Congressional Debate and Speech classes on Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm for 4-5th grade students and on Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm for 6-8th grade students.
In Congressional Debate students will debate bills and resolutions of current interest.
During the course students will learn:
                                                                                          • research                                         • critical thinking
                                                                                          • persuasive writing                   • cross-examination
                                                                                          • active listening 

In addition, the instructor will introduce students to various formats of speech. Students will learn:
                                   • eye contact         
                                   • presentation skills
                                   • body language         


Students will have the opportunity to participate at various tournaments (tournament participation is optional and at an additional fee) ​:
Young Genius Elementary and Middle School Congressional  Debate Tournament - Saturday, March 21, 2020 
Ohlone Elementary and Middle School Spring Speech Tournament -  Saturday, May 16, 2020 

Congressional Debate and Speech Spring 2020 Sessions
1st day of classes:  Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Session Dates: Jan. 
14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 25; Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; April 7, 21, 28; and May 5, 12, 19.
4-5th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:15pm
6-8th Grade Session Time: Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30pm
Spring 2020 Session Cost: $595
Session Location: West Portal Lutheran School - Sloat Campus
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Office Locations

Summer camps and classes will be held ONLINE and after stay at home oder is lifted then ONLINE and at 
Palo Alto
505 East Charleston Road 
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Cupertino
Sam H. Lawson Middle School,
10401 Vista Dr, Cupertino, CA
Tuesday ,Thursday and Saturday classes held

Currently: ONLINE ONLY

After Stay at Home Order Lifted: ONLINE and at
 

Sacred Heart School 
13718 Saratoga Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
​

 (near Saratoga Library)
Sunday Classes Held at: 

Currently: ONLINE ONLY

After Stay at Home Order Lifted: ONLINE and at 
​De Anza College 
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014


Currently all classes are ONLINE ONLY

After Stay at Home Order Lifted: ONLINE and at
505 East Charleston Road 
Palo Alto, CA 94306

​

(next to Mitchell Park and
Palo Alto Library)
95014

What the Pros Are Saying

Minh A. Luong, an Associate Director at Yale University, said: " In my opinion, there is no better activity that will develop essential academic, professional, and life skills than dedicated involvement in speech and debate. Colleges and employers are actively seeking these skills and when it comes to selecting extracurricular activities, like many other things in life, those savvy high school students who will win admission to the best schools will select quality over quantity."

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Our Contact Information:​info@bayareadebate.com
 1- (833) 943 -6487

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  • About Us
  • REGISTER FOR 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR CLASSES
  • 2020-21 School Year Schedule and Availability
    • Elementary School
    • Middle School
    • High School
  • 2021 Summer Camps
    • Register for Camps
  • Speech and Debate Programs
  • Tournaments Results
  • Teachers
  • Photos
  • Media
  • Feedback
  • Contact US