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Student Academic Teams

Where Students Use Their Voice, Test Their Ideas, and Lead with Confidence

At Seattle Academy, academic excellence extends far beyond the classroom. Through our Student Academic Teams, students put their skills into action—researching, debating, building, presenting, and collaborating at a high level. These teams offer powerful opportunities to deepen subject knowledge, hone communication and leadership skills, and engage in real-world problem solving.

Whether advocating in a courtroom simulation, designing a robot, or defending a philosophical stance, students learn how to think critically, work as a team, and speak with purpose—all while building confidence that lasts a lifetime.

Our Teams

Through our academic teams, SAAS students bring our mission to life—questioning deeply, imagining boldly, and contributing thoughtfully in ways that prepare them to lead in college, career, and beyond.

Debate

 

 

A rigorous and externally competitive elective and extracurricular program, the SAAS Debate Team develops students’ skills in research, argumentation, public speaking, and strategy as they compete locally and nationally.

 

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Ethics Bowl

 

 

SAAS Ethics Bowl team members tackle some of today’s most pressing moral and philosophical dilemmas through thoughtful, respectful, and high-level dialogue with competition that emphasizes collaboration over confrontation.

 

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Mock Trial

 

Students bring legal scenarios to life in courtroom-style competitions. Along the way, they build public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership skills while gaining firsthand insight into the judicial system.

 

 

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Model United Nations

Students step into the shoes of global leaders as they simulate diplomacy, negotiations, and international decision-making. MUN builds global awareness, teamwork, and public speaking in a fast-paced, intellectually rich setting.

 

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Robotics

 

Part engineering lab, part startup, SAAS Robotics invites students to explore building, coding, and business operations. From technical design to teamwork and innovation, students experience hands-on learning with competitive stakes.

 

 

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Speech Team

 

 

Open to all experience levels, the SAAS Speech Team empowers students to find their voice, speak with clarity and confidence, and compete in a supportive and skill-building environment.

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Youth Legislature

 

Through this dynamic program, students write, present, and debate legislation in a simulation of the Washington State Legislature. It's a meaningful introduction to democratic leadership, civic engagement, and persuasive communication. 

 

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