2008-2009

CCPA Calendar

• August 18-Orientation
• August 25-First class day
• September 1-NO CLASS-Labor Day
• November 24-Make-up day for Labor Day
• December 15- Last class before Christmas
• January 5-Classes resume
• March 16-Spring Break
• May 11- Last class day
• May 18-Weather make up day

NCFCA Participation

Podium Power debate students actively participate in NCFCA speech and debate tournaments.

Podium Power has been providing quality communication and social science classes for the Austin area since 2001.

The mission of Podium Power is to provide The Next Generation of Leaders with the skills to ethically and analytically develop and confidently communicate their convictions.

News and Updates

New Class Times for Government and Debate Click here for update

New Course for 2008-2009 Podium Power will offer Topics in American Government beginning August 2008. The topics are The Presidency and Politics (fall) and Congress and Interest Groups (spring).

Family Discount A 10% monthly discount is applied for students enrolled in multiple Podium Power classes or families with more than one child enrolled in a Podium Power class.

Online Access to Student Grades Online grades will provide improved communication with students and families. Individual password-protected accounts will let students and parents view classroom information including grades, attendance, and upcoming assignments.

Online Registration Conveniently register online.

Online Payments For your convenience Podium Power is now

offering secure online payments through PayPal.

Classes for Private Groups Podium Power will offer classes for private home school groups and co-ops beginning Fall 2008. For more information, please contact the instructor.

2008-2009 NCFCA Team Policy Debate Resolution Resolved: That the U.S. should significantly change its foreign policy toward India.
 

Benefits of Podium Power

Podium Power classes provide skills necessary for success in many college courses and professions. Specifically, students will develop skills in:

• Effective communication
• Analysis
• Research
• Organization
• Logic
• Writing

Podium Power students may also participate in:

• NCFCA Speech & Debate Tournaments
• Lobbying the Texas Legislature
• Field trips to the capitol

Courses

Public Speech                      Instruction is given in oral interpretation, the fundamentals of public speaking, and policy debate. more...  

Policy Debate                     This course is designed to prepare students in policy debate for tournament participation in the NCFCA home school speech and debate league. more...  

Topics in Am. Government   Topics will change each semester.This is a seminar class. Students will do weekly reading/research assignments and will be expected to actively participate in class discussions. more...                                     

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