Ridge Forensics Parents' News - 8/7/24 Update
Thank you! The success of the team would not be possible without the continued support of parents. Welcome to all our new parents!
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2023-2024 Parent Meetings & Year Overview
We are returning to IN-PERSON meetings for the 23-24 school year. The opening year meetings will take place prior to Back-to-School nights.
On September 28th, we will have an INTRO TO RIDGE FORENSICS meeting. Topics to be covered include:
On October 5th, we will have an OVERVIEW OF THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR meeting. Topics to be covered include:
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For detailed information about parent obligations and email/Remind sign ups, please consult the RF Handbook. RF Handbook can be accessed HERE.
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2023-2024 Parent Meetings & Year Overview
We are returning to IN-PERSON meetings for the 23-24 school year. The opening year meetings will take place prior to Back-to-School nights.
On September 28th, we will have an INTRO TO RIDGE FORENSICS meeting. Topics to be covered include:
- Debate vs. public address vs. interpretation events
- Time and work commitments
- The language of speech and debate (NCFL vs. NJSDL vs. TOC vs. NSDA; OO vs. DI vs. LD vs. PF vs.DUO)
- Local vs. regional vs. national tournaments (including tournament travel policies)
- Virtual vs. in-person tournaments
- Fundraising and finances (general overview)
- Camps
- Honor society
- Suits and other 'uniform' guidance.
On October 5th, we will have an OVERVIEW OF THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR meeting. Topics to be covered include:
- 2023-2024 tournament and travel calendar
- Practice and tournament requirements
- 23-24 fundraising and finances.
- Parent participation with breakout sessions (concessions, judging, and chaperoning) and preliminary signups.
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For detailed information about parent obligations and email/Remind sign ups, please consult the RF Handbook. RF Handbook can be accessed HERE.
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