Help me give my students a chance to debate with peers and the trip of a lifetime with a chartered bus to Washington DC!
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My Students
Debate, like most sports, builds a child's character. Our schools population is comprised from a Title One ) community. Our students that make our debate team whole, look forward to their opportunities on a weekly basis to grow, as well as form healthy relationships with their teammates and coaches. Over the last four years, our team has gone from inexperienced and nervous to confident and well-respected debaters at local and city/statewide events. This year, our team has taken on students who have pervasive writing challenges, and also, consider English a second language that is now ingrained within our school community.
We would like to present our team with the opportunity of a lifetime.
Our students have changed leaps and bounds in regards to their confidence with debate. This team has grown rapidly, and we are so excited. We think "the world is ours." We are a community school with deep roots, and we hope to keep making our neighborhood proud.
My Project
Two of our countries most infamous presidents are famously quoted with the following:
John F.
Kennedy:"Ask not what your country can do you for you, ask what you can do for your country."
Washington, D.C. is our nation's capitol and the backbone of American politics. Visiting the historical landmarks and museums can offer our students a chance to experience our country's culture firsthand.
All students should be provided with the equal opportunity to travel outside of their neighborhood in order to experience the rich culture of America.
The IS 2 debate team will visit the Smithsonian Museum, Washington Monument, and the Lincoln Memorial. They will also go to Georgetown University for their first college tour. This trip will offer the students insight into the development of our country, in addition to showing them the benefits of college.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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