Goal? | To provide 6th, 7th and 8th grade students with a fun, safe yet challenging experience speaking in front of others while exploring debate techniques and strategies. We’ll focus on analytical thinking in drafting, delivering and supporting an opinion, including refuting the opposing side’s argument.

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Who? | Carrie Beattie;  Challenge School Speech & Debate Sponsor, Team D Humanities teacher since 2009. Please contact her with any questions. Room 225, cbeattie2@cherrycreekschools.org or 720-747-2110.

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Peggy Benedict

Former head debate coach at Cherry Creek High School, coach of a nationally ranked team at CCHS, Awarded Colorado Hall of Fame for Speech Coaches, and Challenge School Speech & Debate coach for the last nine years.

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High School Mentors from CCHS

Student leaders, often past Challenge School students, from the CCHS Debate Team who serve as mentors in modeling current & authentic skills.

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Where? Fee? When? | Challenge School Library. Now $112 for semester 2 only.  September 6, 20,

27; October 4; November 1, 8, 15, 29; December 6 & 13 (Parents are invited on this date for a debate demonstration). Times are from 3:00-4:30 (please be prompt in picking up your student). 2nd semester 2023 Jan 17, 24, 31. Feb 7, 14, 28. Mar 7, 14, 28. Ap 4.

Time | 3:00 - 4:30

Location | Library

Cost | $112

Dates | 1st semester.  Sept 6, 20, 27. Oct 4. Nov 1, 8, 15, 29. Dec 6, 13
2nd semester 2023   Jan 17, 24, 31. Feb 7, 14, 28. Mar 7, 14, 28. Ap 4.

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