Why debate? Develop confidence for public speaking Enhance communication skills Learn to fairly compare pros and cons without having bias Improve critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills HAVE FUN!! What is debate in High School like? There are many types of debate events such as Public Forum (the one I do), Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, and World Schools. Debate also offers many fun experiences, such as visiting colleges (Harvard, UPenn, UofM, UCB, UCLA) and traveling (Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Berkeley). General format: 2 versus 2 Topics are about current events and require both logic and evidence to construct arguments. Debaters have short speeches and “crossfires” where debaters can directly question the opposing team. At the end of each round, an adult judge will decide the winner. Get to know more Introduction to Public Forum Debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=paTrvPwGHfM Public Forum Topics: https://victorybriefs.substack.com/i/129794076/public-forum-debate Public Forum Example Speech: https://youtu.be/VxMkLzgNjm0?t=3064

Algebra 1 is the foundation of middle/high school mathematics. This course can help students establish good mathematical thinking habits, strengthen the understanding of basic concepts, improve problem solving skills, and build a solid foundation for high school math classes. This course is for incoming 6-8 graders who have completed pre-algebra classes. Course plan: This course needs a total of 22 lessons to cover the entire contents, starting from summer until mid-December. After completing this course, the student can continue to take Geometry class in the following winter/spring session.

Drawing, Painting & Design - 1 class (age 4 -7, Saturday, 1-2:30pm ) will introduce and practice the basic skills of drawing , painting and design , with the aim of cultivating children's interest in drawing & painting and developing imagination & creativity. Including teaching cartoon, basic sketching , craft and watercolor. No drawing and painting experience necessary! The teacher will adjust content based on age, level and interest.

This course will help students improve their writing skills by focusing on different styles of writing each week. We will start with shorter writing assignments at the beginning, and build into a larger project toward the end of our time together. By the end of the summer, each student will gain confidence in writing and be able to write across various genres, with a specific focus on essay writing. We will also develop students' analytical skills as well by preparing them to take standardized tests. The conclusion of the semester will culminate with submitting students' writing to Bennington College's Young Writers Awards. Students will also leave this class with a portfolio of work that they can shape into a personal essay that can be used for a college application.