Welcome to Green Charter Speech and Debate
Green Charter Middle, Simpsonville Middle &
Upstate High School
Disclaimer: This website is created and moderated by parent's. of Green Charter speech and debate students It is not run or associated with Green Charter Staff or its organization.
Creating Confident Teens and Future Leaders
What is Speech
& Debate Club?
Why should I join?
The Speech Debate Club offers students a unique platform to develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation skills, following the guidelines set by the National Speech and Debate Association. Participants engage in various categories, including Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Congress, and Individual Events like Novice Reading, Dramatic Interpretation and Oratory. Notable alumni such as Jessica Chastain, Zac Efron, Opera Winfrey, Janet Reno, Colin Kahl and many more credit their success to the skills honed in speech and debate, showcasing the profound impact this activity can have on an individual's career. Join us to enhance your communication skills and build confidence for future endeavors!
2025-26 Category Options
1st year Middle School Category options:
Novice Reading, Impromptu and Expository
Middle School & 1st year High School Category options:
Novice Lincoln Douglas, Declamation, Informative, Expository, Impromptu, Children's Literature, & Novice Reading
High School Category options:
All above categories plus: Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum (partner required) Original Oratory, Extemporaneous, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation & Poetry/Prose
*We are restructuring our program this year, so we are limiting categories in order to be able to coach effectively. In the future we look forward to offering more options.
We highly encourage Parent Involvement. There are many ways you can contribute. It is amazing to see our teens shine. Our team leaders are always happy to talk or answer questions.
Practices Every
W
Wednesday
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Who: All Campuses
Location: Simpsonville, Middle
1 Saturday a Month
Time: TBD - 2hours
Who: All Campuses
Location: Simpsonville, Middle
Fundraiser
3/31- 4/11
Sneaker Drive
Collect used sneakers, drop them off at the Simpsonville or Green Middle locations.
If you have more than what is logical to bring to a school Contact us.
Fundraiser
5/3
Bbq loaded potatos
& Dessert booths
Green Charter Arts Festival
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Upstate High School
TBD
End of the Year Fun Day
Details Coming Soon
Mini-Camp
6/24 - 26
S/D Activities Workshop
5:30pm - 7:30pm
(time may change)
Location, Most likely Simpsonville Campus
Carpooling will be available to the Simpsonville Campus for those who need it.