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Forensic Fast Facts

·    Forensic class meets during choice hour for the entire year.

·   Additional tournament preparation time is required outside of class.

·    Forensicators must compete in both middle school state tournaments held in January and April. 

·    The team has the option of competing in one or two high school tournaments during the season, including Mackinac (7-8 graders only), which are not mandatory.

·    Forensicators are expected to attend all classes unless excused.  Acceptable reasons for missing class are illness, appointments unable to be scheduled after class and family considerations.  If you need to miss a class for another BCS activity, please discuss your absence with the Coach.

·    Multiples and duo performances are dependent on everyone’s availability to practice together. (At least four 2 hour sessions for multiples.) If you don’t have a lot of time in your schedule stick to a solo event.

·    Forensicators should enjoy performance and public speaking. 

·    All Forensicators must be memorized for tournaments.  All timeline dates must be met to avoid stress and to be competitive for the tournaments. Failure to meet deadlines may lead to resignation from the team.

·    Parents of first time forensicators should attend both tournaments.

·    Two evening showcases are held following tournaments for family and friends.  It's a wonderful opportunity to share in your child's involvement.

·    Parents are asked to participate in the Forensic Boosters to help support the team.  This includes helping with fundraising and contributions to team dinners, etc.

·    Parents are asked to help their forensicators prepare for tournaments by watching their performance at home and monitoring their progress.  This will help eliminate feeling overwhelmed and under prepared for competition.

·    Commitment is the key to success in forensics.  You are not expected to win -- but you are expected to compete to the best of your ability.  As in any team activity, everyone contributes to the success of the team.

·    Encourage your child to communicate with the coach any stresses, conflicts or problems before they become issues. Forensicators are communicators and should not be afraid to sit down and problem-solve.

Forensics is the ultimate in fun for those who love to compete and perform but requires a commitment in time far beyond choice hour class.   Forensics is a program that though we meet during choice hour, will require a commitment beyond the choice hours we meet.  Help your child assess their involvement in sports, dance, studies, etc. and make certain they can commit the time necessary to each of their activities and not be overwhelmed.  

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