Middle Level: Philosophy of Participation Teachers who work effectively with middle and junior high school students are aware of the adolescent need for positive reinforcement and success. Therefore, the WHSFA Middle Level Division is founded on: Opportunities for participation Opportunities for learning; and Opportunities for success. Strong competition that results in the feeling of elimination is not a part of this program. A Middle Level Division forensic program should build knowledge, confidence and interest in speaking as a life-long skill.