CHSSA Mission Statement

California High School Speech Association will encourage, support and sponsor both curricular and co-curricular oral communication which will empower students to be productive participants in American society and the global community.

To accomplish this, we adopt the following goals:

1. Every student will participate in communication activities which promote self-worth and self-esteem.
   
   
2. Every student will develop the critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for academic success.
   
   
3. Every student will develop the skills necessary for success in a competitive environment.
   
   
4. Every student will develop the interpersonal skills necessary for productive employment.
   
   
5. Every student will develop the oral communication skills necessary for effective public presentations.
   
   
6. Every student will develop the listening skills necessary for reaching informed decisions.
   
   
7. Every student will develop skills necessary for the peaceful resolution of conflict.
   
   
8. Every student will develop interpersonal skills necessary for establishing understanding among members of a diverse society.
   
   
9. Every student will develop the communication skills necessary for effective and active participation in a democratic society.
   
   
10. Every student will demonstrate ethical responsibility in the acquisition and practice of communication skills.