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  • January registration deadline: January 7

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Winter/Spring 2027 | January

Dates
Start: Week of January 10th 16 weeks
End: Week of May 15th
Pricing
$1100
Location
Online
Dates
Start: Week of January 10th
End: Week of May 15th
Pricing
$1100
  • Youth Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 2 – 3)

     

    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
  • Novice Debate | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Novice Level 1
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)

     

    Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

     

    Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT)
    Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
    Sunday 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM ET (4:45 PM – 6:15 PM PT)
    Monday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)

     

    Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)
    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
    Novice Level 2
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)

     

    Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    Wednesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

     

    Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT)
    Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
    Sunday 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM ET (4:45 PM – 6:15 PM PT)
    Monday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)

     

    Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)
    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
  • JV | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Junior Varsity
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)

     

    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

     

    Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT)
    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
    Monday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    Thursday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)

     

    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM PT)
  • Varsity | Public Forum (Click to View)
    Varsity
    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (GRADES 4 – 5)

     

    Sunday 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)

     

    Sunday 12:45 PM – 2:15 PM ET (9:45 AM – 11:15 AM PT)
    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    Tuesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)

     

    Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET (8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT)
    Sunday 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM ET (4:45 PM – 6:15 PM PT)
  • Varsity+ (Click to View)

     

    In an effort to best support our Varsity+ students, online classes will now be offered

     
    Sundays @ 6:00 PM ET (3:00 PM PT) and @ 7:45 PM ET (4:45 PM PT)
    Monday – Thursday (each day) @ 7:15 PM ET (4:15 PM PT)
     
    Students attend one class per week. You can either lock in a consistent weekly time for the semester or choose a flexible schedule where you pick your classes each month based on the topics being covered. Please take a look at our sample schedule (linked here) to get an idea of what a topic schedule might look like.
  • World Schools Debate (Click to View)

    World Schools Debate is one of the fastest-growing debate formats in the world, where students debate 3 vs. 3 on a wide range of global issues. Unlike Public Forum Debate, which places a heavier emphasis on research and writing, World Schools combines prepared and impromptu speaking, helping students develop persuasive communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork.

    WS Beginner
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Monday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    WS Experienced
    HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9 – 12)
    Tuesday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET (3:30 PM – 5:00 PM PT)
    Middle School
    MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6 – 8)
    Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)
  • Intro to Communications
    Intro to Communications 1
    GRADES (2 – 5)
    Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)
    GRADES (6 – 12)
    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    Intro to Communications 2
    GRADES (2 – 5)
    Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM PT)
    Thursday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)
    GRADES (6 – 12)
    Sunday 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM ET (1:15 PM – 2:45 PM PT)
    Wednesday 7:15 PM – 8:45 PM ET (4:15 PM – 5:45 PM PT)

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