Week One: July 12-16, 2021 – Speech/Debate – Grades 5 & 6, Elective Offering – Grades 7-9
Week Two: July 19-23, 2021 – Speech/Debate – Grades 7 - 9, Elective Offering– Grades 5-6
Week Three: July 26-30, 2021 - Short Course Electives – Grades 5-9 – Extension of Speech & Debate (Extra Practice & Skills) or Elective Offerings.
Current Schedules and course options can be found at www.RidgeForensics.com. Please note these are tentative as changes may result due to enrollment numbers. Students may enroll for one week or all three. Different coursework will be available to them each week.
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Registration is not considered final until we receive your registration forms and payment in the mail. You may also drop off your payment to Ridge High School during normal operating hours.
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Please initial, sign, and double-check that you completed all necessary forms. Please include payment when you send your registration forms or drop them off at Ridge.
Registration is not considered final until we receive your registration forms and payment in the mail. You may also drop off your payment to Ridge High School during normal operating hours.
ACCESS REGISTRATION FORMS HERE
Please initial, sign, and double-check that you completed all necessary forms. Please include payment when you send your registration forms or drop them off at Ridge.
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After-care options will be available from 2pm - 4:30 for an additional $150.00 per week.
THE CURRICULUM
Students electing the Speech and Debate week for grades five and six will have a introductory experience in all three genres of speech and debate competition: public speaking, debate, and dramatic reading. Students will learn the basics of all three forms and expand their speaking, confidence, and critical thinking skills. Students in grades 7-9 will participate
Students electing the Speech and Debate week for grades seven through nine will have an introduction to the three genre and then have the option to pick one to focus on for the remainder of the week. Students will then have an immersive experience in their chosen 'major.'
For students attending week three, they may choose two electives or participation in the speech and debate extension which will offer them more practice rounds, coaching, and instruction on what they learned during their first week. This option is only available to students who participated in either/both week 1 and 2 for Speech and Debate I.
Students electing the Speech and Debate week for grades seven through nine will have an introduction to the three genre and then have the option to pick one to focus on for the remainder of the week. Students will then have an immersive experience in their chosen 'major.'
For students attending week three, they may choose two electives or participation in the speech and debate extension which will offer them more practice rounds, coaching, and instruction on what they learned during their first week. This option is only available to students who participated in either/both week 1 and 2 for Speech and Debate I.
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Institute Staff |
David Yastremski—Mr. Yastremski began the Ridge Forensics program in the fall of 1997 and has led the team to state and national recognition. Mr. Yastremski has served as a Language Arts teacher at Ridge High School since 1996. He is a National Board Certified Teacher and a triple diamond coach with the National Speech and Debate Association.
Vivek Balija—Dr. Balija is a Physical, Life and Earth Science teacher in addition to being the science instructor at the STEM academy at William Annin Middle School. He holds a B.S. in Biological Sciences, an M.S. in Molecular Biology, a M.A. in Education and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry. He has previously taught in the New York City Public School System where he was a debate coach for his school debate league. Jessica Lynch—Mrs. Lynch is an English/Language Arts teacher at William Annin Middle School. She has been coaching the debate team for 3 years. Mrs. Lynch is also an alumnus of Ridge High School and the Ridge Forensics team. She strongly believes that participation in speech and debate helps students develop skills that will greatly benefit them later in life during high school, college, and in their careers beyond! Stephanie Fletcher—Mrs. Fletcher had been a professional actress after graduating with a BA in theatre. While receiving her M.Ed. She started coaching the Ridge Forensics team in late 90s. She returned in 2011 and just received her second diamond award from the National Speech and Debate Association. Natasha Doski - Ms. Doski is entering her fifth year as an English Language Arts teacher at Ridge High School. She is also the assistant coach of public address events for the Ridge Forensics team. She has actively coached students in Original Oratory, Informative Speaking, Declamation, and Impromptu Speaking and has judged the final rounds at several national events. Daniel Norris - Mr. Norris is a teacher in the Social Studies department at Ridge High School where he serves as the advisor to the school newspaper and teacher of AP Government, AP European History, and Global Studies. He is an assistant coach of debate events for the Ridge Forensics team and has coached and judged students in Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum, Congressional Debate, and Parliamentary Debate. Students will work with members of the reigning state championship Ridge Forensics Team, including state and national tournament finalists. |