OUR 2023-2024 AWARDS
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4 OLYMPIAD CHAMPIONS
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100+ SPEAKER AWARDS
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50+ TEAM AWARDS
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6+ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
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20+ PRESTIGIOUS TOURNAMENTS
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6+ NEW SOCIALS DEBUTING
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🙶 I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE DEBATE CLASSES at ACCLIVE📌. Debate makes me feel really confident and happy, it’s the best part of my day📌. I also like math because I feel like I’m advancing more, and I like the teacher and his ability to include everyone📌.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Christina L.
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🙶 ACCLIVE is fantastic for the countless discounts 📌they give me when I win tournaments📌. I like the discounts.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Cindy L.
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🙶 It's been a grand old time! I learn a lot📌, and I have fun doing it. The coaches and staff are really cool and supportive. It's really a great atmosphere to be around and I love my time here!📌
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Jerry G.
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🙶 A wide known reason as to why ACCLIVE Academy is unbelievably fantastic is because it offers a wide variety of subjects📌, and every subject they offer will be a sure guarantee that you will be guided professionally and that you ace that topic📌!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Caroline B.
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🙶 My debate coaches are the absolute best in the world :) 📌 They are incredibly fun and engaging, providing us with exciting drills that help us understand better📌. I can't wait to compete in the upcoming tournament season📌. Yay!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Passion Y.
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🙶 I really love the low cost of these classes. A lot of the other debate institutes charge an absurd amount, and I love that I can still get equally good, if not better information and knowledge here with ACCLIVE📌. The courses are all carefully planned out, and the teachers are amazing with teaching and details📌!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Miranda H.
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🙶 Being at ACCLIVE with the great variety of teachers, teammates and coaches has made me so much better. In little time, I’ve made so much progress📌. And through it all, classes from ACCLIVE have been so fun. With the coaches' guidance, I’m more confident📌. I want to thank all the teachers that helped me along the way.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Arthur W.
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🙶 My experience so far at ACCLIVE has been better than I expected📌! Classes are even more enjoyable with my friends around! Competitions have greatly helped my public speaking and vocabulary, including my confidence, which has also helped me in school📌. These benefits were taught by my amazing coaches.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Wenqing J.
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🙶 We get to practice before the actual tournaments, and our coaches help us review which parts of our materials need work and which parts were good📌. With the support of my peers and mentors, I was able to grow a lot📌. They all supported me and ran through each step of the process slowly and clearly.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Angela S.
IN LITTLE TIME, STUDENTS ARE MORE CONFIDENT, EARN BETTER GRADES, AND BECOME FAR MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM.
HOW WE'RE DIFFERENT
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WE TRULY CARE ABOUT STUDENTS
AWARD-WINNING & Experienced Instructors. GRADED & REWARDING Homework & Quizzes
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WE DRIVE STUDENTS TO EXCELLENCE
We take students from ZERO to HERO. If you’re more experienced, from HERO to SUPERHERO :)
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WE IGINITE TALENT VIA COMPETITION
NATIONAL Competitions to Reap Success. AWARD CEREMONIES with Prizes
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WE FOSTER RAPID ADVANCEMENT
NO LIMITS on Class Progression. IN-DEPTH Seasonal Reports & CUSTOMIZED Learning Plan
ACCLIVE ISN’T JUST AN ACADEMY. IT'S A PLACE WHERE LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS ARE BUILT, AND WHERE DREAMS ARE TRANSFORMED INTO REALITY.
GOT QUESTIONS?
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▼ Is Acclive For Advanced Students or Struggling Students?
ACCLIVE adapts to students at EVERY level.
For those STRUGGLING, our classes offer quality instruction and homework assistance.
ADVANCED students are free to advance to HIGHER-LEVEL/GRADE classes, expanding their skills to reach their full potential.
If your student has HIGHER POTENTIAL, we inspire them to achieve even greater heights.
▼ Why Does Accelerated Math Matter?
Achieve a BETTER GPA/ BETTER STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES such as state testing and even SAT/ACT.
QUALIFY for ADVANCED CLASSES, PROGRAMS and CLUBS in school.
Prepare your foundation for NATIONAL Math COMPETITIONS.
Prepare your foundation for NATIONAL SCIENCE COMPETITIONS.
▼ Why Is Acclive Math Known For Being High Quality?
Achieving excellence in math requires diligent practice with exams.
💎 Acclive Math classes assign double the homework to enhance practice. It’s recommended that students complete at least 50% of it.
💎 Weekly in-class quizzes help ensure students fully comprehend each topic.
💎 Midterm and final exams provide opportunities to revisit and solidify knowledge.
💎 Additional resources include live homework help sessions and automated progress reports for both students and parents.
💎 80% of faculty are experienced professors or graduates from top universities.
▼ Why Are Homework Assistance Sessions Important?
Homework sessions help avert struggles, secure progress, and support students on completing Acclive homework on time.
Sessions are group-class style, and while attendance is optional, it can maximize your students' results and is quite a worthwhile class.
▼ Where Are The Debate Tournaments?
Online/virtual.
▼ Do I Have To Compete In Debate Tournaments Every Month?
No.
It’s recommended to attend at least two national tournaments per season for optimal growth and the opportunity to advance to a higher debate team.
▼ How Often Are Debate Tournaments?
Acclive Tournaments: Held once a month, the day before USAFO Tournaments.
National Tournaments: Mostly take place once a month, usually on Saturdays and Sundays. Occasionally, there are two tournaments available for enrollment.
▼ What Is Public Forum Debate?
⚙️ A 2-on-2 debate focused on a specified topic.
▼ How Is Public Forum Debate Structured?
1️⃣ Opening Statements:
── Speaker 1: 4 mins
── Speaker 2: 4 mins
2️⃣ Crossfire: 3 mins (Speakers 1 & 2)
3️⃣ Opening Refutations:
── Speaker 3: 4 mins
── Speaker 4: 4 mins
4️⃣ Crossfire: 3 mins (Speakers 3 & 4)
5️⃣ Summaries:
── Speaker 1: 3 mins
── Speaker 2: 3 mins
6️⃣ Grand Crossfire: 3 mins
7️⃣ Final Focuses:
── Speaker 3: 3 mins
── Speaker 4: 3 mins
✅️ Prep Time: Up to 3 min per team
▼ How Is Prep Time Used In Public Forum Debate?
Prep time is used by teams to strategize, organize their arguments, and prepare responses during the debate. Each team has up to 3 minutes of prep time per round.
MORE QUESTIONS?
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▼ What is a Crossfire?
The Crossfire is a Q&A session where debaters from opposing teams ask each other questions to clarify and challenge arguments.
▼ How Is The Grand Crossfire Different From Other Crossfires?
The Grand Crossfire involves all four debaters and allows for more comprehensive interaction and questioning between the teams. Crossfires other than the Grand Crossfire involve only 2 debaters.
▼ What Topics Are Typically Used in Public Forum Debate?
Topics are usually current events or public policy issues. Examples can range from climate change to immigration policy.
▼ What Are Examples of Public Forum Debate Topics?
Here are some examples of past Public Forum Debate topics:
✔️ Resolved: The United States should increase its investment in renewable energy sources.
✔️ Resolved: Social media platforms should be held accountable for the spread of misinformation.
✔️ Resolved: The use of standardized testing should be reduced in U.S. public schools.
✔️ Resolved: The federal government should implement a universal basic income.
✔️ Resolved: The United States should prioritize reducing income inequality over economic growth.
✔️ Resolved: Governments should adopt stricter regulations on cryptocurrency transactions.
✔️ Resolved: Public universities should offer free tuition to in-state students.
✔️ Resolved: The United States should significantly increase its foreign aid to developing countries.
✔️ Resolved: The use of artificial intelligence in the workplace should be regulated to protect workers' rights.
✔️ Resolved: Countries should implement stronger policies to combat plastic pollution in oceans.
▼ How do Public Forum debate judges choose a round winner?
Judges evaluate clarity and strength of arguments, use of evidence, effectiveness of refutations, overall presentation, and persuasiveness.
▼ Why are Acclive Tournaments Crucial?
- Competition Drives Success
- Quickened and Upgraded Training
- Increased Readiness for National Tournaments
▼ How Much Time Do Acclive Debate Tournaments Take?
Below is a full schedule.
> Round 1: Fri. 3-4 PM CT
> Round 2: Fri. 5-6 PM CT
> Awards Ceremony: Fri. 7-7:15 PM CT
> Finals: Fri. 7:30-8:30 PM CT
▼ What Prizes Are Given At Acclive Tournaments?
> $40-60 Class Credit for for finalist teams and top 3 speakers
> Featured videos for the champion team and top speaker
> Snack/Chocolate/Gift Baskets for the champion team and top speaker
▼ Can Individual Debaters Participate In Public Forum Debate?
No, Public Forum Debate requires teams of two debaters to compete against other teams of two.
▼ How Many Rounds Are There In a Typical National Debate Tournament?
National tournaments usually consist of multiple rounds, including ~5 preliminary rounds and ~3 elimination rounds, depending on the number of participants.
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