THIS IS A DOUBLE-BLOCK CLASS on Thursdays.
Instructor: Matt & Mave Walter
Email: matt@class-source.com & mave@class-source.com
Course Description: This Speech and Debate class follows the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association (NCFCA) curriculum.
Course Objectives: By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Prepare and deliver Limited Preparation, Interpretation, and Platform speeches.
- Prepare for and participate in policy debate.
- Also, by the end of the course, the student will have performed a speech and participated in apolicy debate before judges in an official NCFCA tournament.
Grade Level: No younger than 12 years old on January 1, 2026, but no older than 18 years old on September 1st , 2026.
Class Time: Thursday 12:30PM-2:25PM
Course Duration: Full Year
Required Book(s):
- NCFCA Foundations of Policy Debate Student Bundle
- NCFCA Foundations of Speech Student Bundle ($107.95)
NCFCA Membership: $160 per family and full agreement with the NCFCA Statement of Faith is required.
- Tournament costs: Participation in one practice and at least one official tournament is required.
- Participation costs vary. There are both in-person and online tournaments available. See the NCFCA website for more information.
Required Material(s): Laptop (needed in class). 3 ring binder with dividers. Rolling file box.
Classroom Expectations:
- Eager Participation
- Punctuality
- Respect for all
- A willingness to make mistakes and learn
- No cell phones in class
Grading Policies: Grades are determined by attendance (30%) and participation (70%).
Grading Scale: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 70-79 C, 60-69 D, 0-59 F
Note: This is a TWO SEMESTER, Double-Block class. The financial and time investment may seemsignificant, but it is WELL WORTH it (we know, because we had three children participate in theNCFCA in the past and they LOVED IT. Check out this link for other parent testimonials.) Your child will emerge from this course able to makepresentations, articulate ideas, and persuade an audience. They will also have made new friends!