This course is an introduction to public speaking and forensics (debate) with the goal of improving confidence when speaking in front of others for a variety of occasions. Students will be exposed to events in competitive debate with a focus on argument construction and overall effective delivery. Students will engage in lively classroom discussion and commentary. Varsity students (students who have taken debate in the previous year) will reinforce skills in chosen tournament event(s) with the purpose of improving competition performance. Events include, but are not limited to, Student Congress, Public Forum, Impromptu, Oral Interpretation, Declamation, and Original Oratory. Varsity students are expected to regularly compete and may have opportunities for national competition.
Speech and Debate Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: None
Independent study Semester - 0.5 Credit Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
This course offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of a specific literary topic, genre, or subgenre with the guidance of their instructor. Possible areas of study include, but are not limited to: literary theory, women writers, Early American literature, and literature about Miami.
Creative Writing (will be offered 2026 - 2027) Year - 1 credit Prerequisite: (Grades 9-12)
This course invites students to explore and experiment with language and storytelling across multiple genres, including short fiction, poetry, drama, screenplays, graphic novels, and illustrated children’s books. Through reading, analysis, and emulation of both classic and contemporary writers, students will gain insight into the craft of writing. They will develop both spontaneity and discipline as they uncover their artistic voices—expressing who they are, who they’ve become, and how their personal experiences and cultural perspectives shape their worldviews.
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