Debate Online Classes with American Debate League (ADL) — 2025–2026

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
​What: Weekly online debate classes with the American Debate League (ADL). Students will build argumentation, research, and public-speaking skills and may qualify to participate in tournaments throughout the year.
Who: TAG 4th–8th graders only

• If your student is enrolled in YMCA on debate days, please note: YMCA cannot accommodate debate studentsduring class time. Families must arrange for students to log in from home or another quiet location.

When (by grade):

• 4th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 5th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 6th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 7th Grade: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 10/01/2025
• 8th Grade: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 10/01/2025
  22 weekly classes run through May.

Where: Online (Zoom)
Attendance & Tournaments:

• Class attendance is tracked by ADL and helps determine tournament selection.
• Expect 5–6 optional in-person tournaments on select Saturdays (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), typically in Queens/Bronx. Transportation not provided. Each debater must be accompanied by a guardian (not a drop-off event).

Cost: $100 (registration fee)
How to Register (2 steps):

1. Pay via Zelle to [email protected]
   • Add your student’s full name & grade in the Zelle memo.
   • Alternatively: give Ms. B a check payable to TAG PTA, Inc. with your child’s name & grade in the memo.
2. Email payment confirmation (Zelle screenshot or note about check) to [email protected] and [email protected] before 9/19
3. Complete the Registration Form:  https://forms.gle/7drVerZfPUM1roKS9
4. Questions? Email  [email protected]