Class Schedule
Saturday Program at Chinook Middle School)
Saturday dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31; 11/7, 11/14, 11/21; 12/5, 12/12, 12/19; 1/9, 1/16
No class: 11/28, 12/26, 1/2
Wednesday Program at Northwest Chinese School Office
Wednesday dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28; 11/4, 11/18; 12/2, 12/9, 12/16; 1/6, 1/13, 1/20
No class: 11/11, 11/25, 12/23, 12/30
What Students Learn
Our partner has helped over one thousand students across the Seattle area build stronger communication skills through public speaking, debate, and leadership programs. The curriculum develops practical skills across three core areas:
Public Speaking
Organization, delivery, storytelling, audience engagement, and prepared and impromptu speaking
Debate & Critical Thinking
Argument building, reasoning, evidence, multiple perspectives, rebuttal, and persuasive communication
Leadership Communication
Active listening, collaboration, initiative, teamwork, and communicating ideas with clarity and influence
Classes are highly interactive. Students learn by speaking, presenting, debating, and practicing — not by sitting through lectures.
Grade K-2: Build confidence and find their voice
Grade 3 - 5: Organize ideas and communicate with purpose
Grade 6 -8: Think critically, persuade effectively, and lead with confidence.
Curriculum Pathway
Sample Weekly Topics