Register for the JING MEI, ST BENEDICT, WOODRIDGE Afterschool Debate Program

We are glad you want to join!

These are programs designed specifically for elementary and middle school students, many of whom have gone on to win awards at the Seattle University tournaments.

If you, the person registering, are under 18, you must be supervised by a parent/guardian while registering.

The Woodridge and Jing Mei Programs are full. Please email Jim Hanson at jim@climbthemountain.us to be put on the waiting list.

Student Information

Please use the name the student will use in the program. THE STUDENT'S FIRST NAME THAT THEY USE REGULARLY is particularly important for security, setting up teams, and assuring we compile results accurately.

First Name of Student *

Last Name of Student *

Student's Home Street Address (include apartment number if relevant) *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Phone Number *

The Student I am registering goes to this school: *

Jing Mei and my Debater HAS Boys/Girls Club After Debate

Jing Mei and my Debater does NOT have Boys/Girls Club after Debate

Woodridge

St. Benedict St. Benedict

Student Grade Level (as of this coming Fall) *

SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Elementary Debate Program

JING MEI

Fridays, 3:40 to 5:10pm

Start April 19 and continues to June 7

WOODRIDGE

Fridays, 3:35 to 5:10pm

Starts March 29 and continues to May 24 (no class April 12)

ST. BENEDICT

Mondays, 3:00 to 4:30pm (actual time may vary by 5 to 10 minutes)

Starts April 8 and continues to May 20 (one week off tba).

For students who will be in 3rd, 4th, 5th grade.

ELEMENTARY

--Students in 3rd grade should be high academic achievers and be more talkative than peers.

--Students engage in the Elementary Pro-Con format with, typically, 3 or 4 person teams. They will use 4 different topics.

--Students will learn how to debate with step by step instruction and engage in practice debates with extensive feedback.

--Students typically need to spend 30 to 60 minutes to prepare for each class day (except no preparation needed for the first day).

Middle School Debate Program

ST. BENEDICT

Mondays 3:00 to 4:45pm (actual time may vary by 5 to 10 minutes)

Starts April 8 and continues to May 20 (one week off tba).

For students who will be in 6th, 7th, 8th grade.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

--Students engage in the Public Forum Debate format with 2 person teams. They will use 1 topic on the UN Security Council.

--Students will learn how to debate with step by step instruction and engage in practice debates with extensive feedback.

--Students typically need to spend 30 to 60 minutes to prepare for each class day (except no preparation needed for the first day and more preparation for the second and third classes).

--Students need to read during their speeches as arguments in this format need to be supported by direct quotes from experts (mostly in the students' first of 2 speeches)

Check the Elementary Program you wish to pay for:

FULL CLOSED Jing Mei Elementary Debate $350.00

FULL--CLOSED Woodridge Elementary Debate $350.00

St. Benedict Elementary Debate $255.00

St. Benedict Middle School Debate $295.00

The St. Benedict programs are lower in cost because there are 6 instead of 8 classes and we do not need to pay for classroom use.

Choose the Student DEBATE Experience Level best matching your elementary student:

My debater has done at least 3 Climb debate programs and at least 3 tournaments.

My debater knows how to flow and has done at least one Climb program or equivalent.

My debater has not done a Climb or equivalent debate program and does not know how to flow.

Debaters: List any people you WANT to debate with. OPTIONAL.

Debaters: List any people you DO NOT WANT to debate with. OPTIONAL.

More Payment Info

SORRY--WE ARE OUT OF THESE Loaner Laptop (Quality Acer Laptop for use during the program; note we have a limited supply of these)

NOT AVAILABLE Loaner Laptop 40.00

Rainier Scholar? Low Income? Choose your Fee Discount (applies to program and loaner laptop fees). Beginner = First Time in the Program. Returner = Second+ Time in the Program.

REFUND POLICY FOR THE BELLEVUE JING MEI/WOODRIDGE/ST. BENEDICT PROGRAMS

If you drop 7 or more days before the start of the program, you will receive 95% refund.

If you drop before class day 2 starts, you will receive 70% refund.

If you drop before class day 3 starts, you will receive 50% refund.

After the third class day begins, there are no refunds.

We do NOT refund for missing a class, for being late to a class, nor for missing a tournament that is part of the program, nor for dropping the class after day 3 starts.

Students can makeup missed classes by viewing our program's PowerPoints (arrange with Jim Hanson).

The refund policy is based on the fact that registration processing takes our time and once we hire a staff member--we have to pay them for the entire program even when students drop and it is disruptive to teams and labs who have to be reconfigured.

Agreements

Registration Agreement Details

We (student participant and family/guardian when relevant) agree to follow the Registration Agreement:

--Use our technology in ways which do not violate the law and do no physical harm to other technology (such as spamming, spreading viruses, etc.). We agree not to harass or spam or distract other students or instructors.

--Treat other students and the instructors supportively and we agree to not interrupt others' learning.

--Use Classrooms respectfully and understand we are subject to the privacy policies of these programs.

--Hold Climb the Mountain harmless for injury that is not caused by our negligence or malfeasance.

--Be prepared for classes including doing the preparation steps (usually takes 30 minutes) for debates. This preparation is noted on the Afterschool Prep web page which Jim Hanson will share with you and you should bookmark/favorite it.

--Note: The Jing Mei and Woodridge programs are IN-PERSON so we will not use Zoom but students often do use laptops/computers for debate cases/arguments and flowing.

--Attend and participate in class regularly--each week.

Student: Type in your first and last name acknowledging that the student and when relevant, family will follow the agreement. *

First Parent/Guardian: Type in your first and last name acknowledging that the student and when relevant, the family will follow the agreement. *

Second Parent/Guardian: Type in your first and last name acknowledging that the student and when relevant, the family will follow the agreement.

Photography Agreement

Click the Photo Option you prefer: ("We" refers to those signing below; The participant is the person being registered to participate in the program) *

PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOS: We hereby grant full permission to Climb the Mountain Speech and Debate Nonprofit Foundation and our host facility to use photographs of the participant taken by Climb the Mountain and host facility staff members in any nonprofit publication materials such as for photos posted online for speech and debate promotion and information. This consent also serves to waive all rights of privacy or compensation which the participant and the participant's guardians/parents/family may have in connection with the use of the participant's photograph and/or name.

NO PERMISSION TO USE PHOTOS: We ask that no photographs of the participant be taken nor used by Climb the Mountain Speech and Debate Foundation as well as our host facility. The participant will avoid being in photo shoots so that, in particular, group shots are not made unusable.

Participant--type in First and Last Name to indicate you agree with the photo agreement choice noted above. *

First Parent/Guardian should type in first and last name to indicate confirmation of your photo agreement choice noted above. *

Second Parent/Guardian should type in first and last name to indicate confirmation of your photo agreement choice noted above.

Contact Information

BELOW WE NEED AT LEAST ONE EMAIL ADDRESS to contact you with important information about our programs such as assignments, forms parents need to fill out, etc.

We strongly prefer a student and at least one parent email address. If you wish to provide just a parent email address--BE SURE TO FORWARD THE EMAILS WE SEND to your student ASAP so they don't miss out on key opportunities such as preparation for debates, partner requests, tournament registration, etc.

PLEASE DO NOT REPEAT AN EMAIL ADDRESS or you will get duplicate emails from us. : )

Student and/or Primary EMAIL Address 1 *

EMAIL Address 2

EMAIL Address 3

I am okay with Climb sharing my student/primary email address with their debate partners so they can be in contact with each other to prepare for debating. *

Yes

PLEASE PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE PHONE NUMBER (typically used to contact you if your student is late or to resolve tech problems) PLEASE TYPE IN AS (555) 555-5555 *

Snacks

We usually provide snacks including --Chips (Doritos, Lay's, Fritos, Pretzels, Popcorn, etc.), --Oreos, and --Fruit Chew Snacks (usually Welch's but sometimes Costco brand). Tell us any dietary restrictions on these. If none, please type in "NA" or "None" *

Credit Card Info

LOOK AT YOUR CREDIT CARD THAT YOU WILL USE TO PAY CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN.

What is the first and last NAME shown on your credit card? (don't tell us your number here) *

What is your Email Address? (to send you confirmation of your registration) *