Debate classes focus on exposing students to a variety of national, international, humanities, and science topics. Students are taught how to build a debate case, research methods, note taking, and argumentation skills in order for the student to quickly think on their feet while in a debate. Students are expected to follow current events, navigate the internet, read expository articles, and build case files.

The debate format for this class will be Lincoln Douglas.

Lincoln Douglas

Is a type of one-on-one competitive debate. The debate is also called values debate because it emphasizes logic, ethical values, and philosophy.

*Prerequisite: Students enrolling in this class must have taken at least 1 semester of Art of Public Speaking or pre-approval from the QD Learning office.

**Enrollment Deadline 6/27/2025**

Debate (6th-12th)