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Varsity Grade Requirements

Participants in this course will continue their journey in their chosen competitive event or will try out an entirely new event or events. Students after their first year will also begin taking on leadership roles in class and will mentor the younger/less experienced students.
Students must compete in tournaments during the course of both Semesters in order to receive course credit! They must also attend at least one novice tournament and serve as a judge and assist the new competitors. 


Overview of Requirements
  1. Judge at a novice tournament
  2. Compete in tournaments
  3. Tournaments should be spread out throughout the semester. In other words, try to avoid doing them all in November or all in December. Students are always welcome to attend more than the suggested 3 tournaments!
  4. Participate in in-class debates and presentations; a large portion of your grade will be based on speaking in-class. Beware that missing block period on a regular basis will hurt your grade as this is when points may be awarded for in-class debates and speaking.
  5. Meet the individual assignment requirements for the event in which you choose to participate. These assignments will involve research and writing both inside and outside of class.
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  • Home
  • Welcome Letter
  • Fundraising
  • Tournament Schedule
    • Novice Tournaments
    • Varsity Tournaments
    • Qualifying Tournaments
  • Students
    • Class Requirements >
      • Novice Grade Requirements
      • Varsity Grade Requirements
    • Tournament Requirement Details
    • Tournament Etiquette and Excpectations
  • PARENTS (GWSPO)
    • Judging Sign-up and Training
  • More...
    • Coaches
    • Notable Achievements
    • Team Merchandise
    • GWSD DAY