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