Home School Program Information

Fencing Institute of Texas offers several opportunities for children enrolled in home school programs to participate in athletics. Equipment is provided for students for the first few months; after this, students should begin purchasing their own equipment. When the time comes for you to purchase equipment, you may do so through the FIT Armorer at a significant discount.

Our school, our students, and our instructors promote the values of self-discipline, self-respect, respect for authority, and good sportsmanship. Fencing is the last bastion of true sportsmanship where each bout, whether in a tournament or in practice, begins and ends with a salute to your opponent and a salute to the referee; and every bout must end with a handshake and salute. Fencing offers a unique forum for a student to compete as an individual while participating in a team environment. Many students are intimidated by others with greater athletic prowess and therefore don't participate in basketball, baseball, and other team sports. However, fencing requires as much mental skill as it does athleticism. It is also a wonderful sport for wheelchair athletes and others with problems such as asthma who can not participate in outdoor sports. Our facility is ADA compliant for wheelchair students.  

The home school and after school program is taught by Coach Rhonda Trietsch.  The students meet from 4:30 - 6:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, and on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Students enjoy private lessons, group training, and mini-tournaments during this time.  

Students may join this program at any time; the first month's fees are prorated.  There is no pro-ration of fees after the first month.  Fees are $90 per month plus $50 tuition ($140), and are due by the 5th of the month.  Fees are due in advance and are non-refundable. 

HEART of Texas students receive a $10 discount off the monthly tuition (individual or family) with a valid Heart of Texas student i.d. HEART of Texas students participating in the FIT Saturday Page or Squire programs receive a $5 discount off the monthly program fee with a valid Heart of Texas student i.d..

Students may take additional private lessons outside of the class meeting time for an additional fee.

Class size is limited to 15 students; pre-registration is required.  If you are interested, please call our school at (972) 444-8498, or complete and mail or FAX the Home School Registration form. You may download our registration form in Adobe pdf format by clicking here.

Parents are welcome to participate along with their children in these programs.  Fencing Institute of Texas is committed to supporting our Home Schooled children by providing physical fitness that challenges the mind as well as the body.  Additional classes during the week between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM will be added as this program and need grows.  

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