The squad operates under a number of assumptions. It is assumed that all individuals will contribute to the overall effort of the squad as a whole. This includes sharing research, ideas, intelligence about cases, and helping out other members of the squad. The assumption is that education is maximized in a cooperative environment.
Attendance is mandatory.
Those weeks that we are travelling on Tuesday, an alternative meeting time may be posted. There will be a squad workshop the week before class registration is scheduled. During this time, members of the squad will engage in intensive research efforts, discussions of the topic, theory seminars, and other topic-related activities under the guidance of the staff. The top priority for debaters is to maintain satisfactory progress in school. Debaters should recognize that, whatever the benefits of debate, they should not be gained through the sacrifice of a traditional education.