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Oral Interpretation Instructor: Michael Murray Grades: 8-12 (Rising 7th graders invited to join.) Spring Semester: June 30 to July 18, 2025 Daily: 8:00 AM to 12:20 PM Oral Interpretation is a 4 hour "beginner" guide to competitive speech. Students learn public speaking skills, acting, research tools, persuasive writing, and more, in preparation for competition on the SMHS Speech Team. Six weeks of Oral Interpretation is UC A-G approved and fulfills SMHS VAPA graduation requirement for students in grades 9-12. Prerequisites and Criteria: In order to complete 1 year of VAPA credit, students need to enroll in both semesters of Oral Interpretation. Each day of attendance represents one week of curriculum. Given the demanding nature of the curriculum, students are permitted only 1.5 days of absences per semester. Exceeding this limit may result in removal from the course without the possibility of a refund. A minimum grade of C is required to pass the course.
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