Hixson High School

Hixson High School

5705 Middle Valley Road

Hixson, Tennessee 37343

Telephone: 423/847-4800 Fax: 423/847-4801

www.hcschools.org/hhs

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Your child has expressed interest in joining Hixson High School’s Archery Team. This extra-curricular activity is offered to Hixson High School students as a fun way to learn a life long hobby, build confidence, socialize, and compete in a challenging activity. Archery is offered to Hixson HS students who demonstrate academic achievement and satisfactory behavior.

NASP archery is already offered in over 250 schools in Tennessee and the number is growing every year. This instructor-facilitated program is extremely safe and is open to students of all physical ability. Students will gain valuable experience in a competitive environment that rewards participation as well as personal gains in skill and ability. The NASP program has been shown to improve grades, focus, concentration, academic motivation, and attendance when students participate in the program. It is my hope that your student will enjoy this opportunity to learn a new lifetime sport.

Archery will typically be offered from (mid-September to May) each Monday and Wednesday (eventually Fridays) after school from 2:30 – 3:45 with competitions scheduled when available. This weekly opportunity for your student to participate in structured archery instruction will occur under the supervision of a certified National Archery in the Schools (NASP) instructor. All competitions will be held in accordance with NASP rules for safety and scoring. Because of the nature of this program, we take safety and discipline very seriously. Any student who does not uphold the highest standards of behavior may be suspended from, or asked to leave the program.

If you are interested in learning more about our archery program I encourage you to view an official NASP promotional video at http://goo.gl/QSg3t.

To participate, students must have a signed parent/guardian permission slip, as well as administrative approval and be in good standing with their academic teachers and discipline record. Please fill out the accompanying liability waiver and emergency contact sheet. Students must have this on file with the school to participate.

****Archery Dues: $ 30.00 for equipment/ repairs and team shirt.

Sincerely,

Deputy Jimmy Bowers

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office

Hixson High School/SRO

NASP Archery Instructor

ACCREDITED BY THE SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS