By internal selection
Capstone Official Teams A and B
Selected teams for Capstone’s strongest debaters
Twice a year, Capstone’s debate teachers select Team A and Team B through debates, subject-knowledge tests and a joint review.
Programs › PSD III
Secondary · Grades 7–12Public Speaking & Debate III for Grades 7–12
Prepare for demanding regional and international competition
Grades
7–12
Level
Advanced
Focus
Style, substance and strategy
Class size
Small classes
What students do in class
PSD III develops the knowledge and judgement required for high-level competition. Students study ideas from economics, philosophy, political science and international relations, then apply them to advanced case construction and strategy. Practice replicates the demands of difficult preliminary and elimination rounds.
What they’ll learn
- Advanced case construction and strategy
- Deeper knowledge across major subject areas
- Comparative analysis and weighing
- Adaptation under round pressure
- Detailed performance review
How students progress
Students are prepared to pursue stronger results at regional and international tournaments. Consistent performers may be ready to take part in the separate, twice-yearly Official Team selections.
Who this program suits
Experienced secondary debaters who want demanding training and are aiming for major tournaments, finals and speaker awards.
Where students may go next
By internal selection