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JV DEBATE CLASS

JV Debate is a class designed for students ages* 10 to 13, which teaches the basic concepts of team policy debate. Students are given the opportunity to practice their skills at two tournaments, one in December and one in April. 

What is JV Debate?
What are the Goals of JV Debate?

The goals of JV Debate are for students to learn and practice:​​

  • Basic argumentation and refutation

  • Researching for evidence

  • Building an affirmative case

  • Writing a negative brief

  • Debate round protocol

  • Public speaking skills

  • Critical thinking skills​​

Ultimately, we want to prepare students for Stoa competitive debate while having fun!​

How Do We Train and Equip?

  • Same resolution, plan, and evidence for both affirmative and negative sides

  • No homework; no research outside of class

  • Practice exercises and games in class

  • Working together in small groups and partners

  • Practice rounds in class

  • Tournaments - most critical piece!!!

What Commitments Do Parents Need to Make?

  • Club involvement - Parents are welcome to attend class any time​. You will periodically be asked to volunteer to help with activities and practice rounds in class.​​

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  • Tournament requirements - Students compete in two tournaments each year, one in December and one in April. You or another adult must attend and be available to judge at the tournament. A tournament is not a spectator event, but we make every effort for parents to watch one of their student's rounds. A successful tournament requires the commitment of every family to contribute to judging rounds. ​​​

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  • Student support ​

    • Listen to your student noodle through things

    • Keep the focus on the journey, not the destination

    • Practice tough love! Don’t let your kids quit. Speech and debate is hard work, and they may feel defeated at times. But the long-term benefits will be worth it. The only way to get better is by doing it!

What are the Costs?

  • JV Supply fee - $40 per student. All supplies are provided by the teacher.

  • JV Tuition​ - $300 per student. ​​A 10% discount on tuition is given for siblings or for a sibling of a student joining the Dynamis Club.​​

  • Stoa Membership - Family memberships are $35 for 11 yrs and under or $135 for 12 yrs and older by October 1. If you have an older student competing in Stoa, you do not have to pay this twice. We recognize that this is a huge disparity between age groups, but it is out of Dynamis' control. If you have a student  who is 12+ and you are unable to meet this financial requirement, please contact Robin Axelberd to discuss how Dynamis may be able to help you.

  • Tournaments

    • Are one full day

    • Have a dress code - "Sunday best" is required for tournaments. For young ladies: a dress or a pant or skirt suit and professional footwear. For young men: a suit or jacket (if possible) and dress pants plus dress shirt, tie, and dress shoes. 

    • Have a cost for fees and meals

    • Travel - The fall tournament (usually first week of December) will be in Columbus. We make every effort not to travel for the spring tournament (mid-April), but it may be necessary depending on the size of our JV group.

When Do You Meet?

* JV Students should be at least 11 by December 1, 2025 and no older than 13 by April 1, 2026.

I require a minimum of six students in order for a JV class to meet. For the 2026-2027 academic year:​​

Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30, First Baptist Church Duluth. ​

Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30, RISING Church, Buford, GA. 

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