2011 - 2012
CHECKLIST
FOR CAMPUS
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CHECKLIST |
The BISD provides water safety and swimming instruction for
elementary students. The American Red Cross program
“Fundamentals of Swimming” is used as the core for the
instructional curriculum. The Texas Essential Knowledge
Skills are aligned with this program and ensure quality
instruction.
The safety
lessons teach children about safe behavior in and around the
water. The purpose of the “Fundamentals of Swimming”
program is to orient students to the aquatic environment and to
create a sound foundation for aquatic and safety skills.
Examples of lessons include: understand basic water safety
rules, learning how to use a life jacket, know how and when to
get help, perform reaching assists with equipment, enter/exit
water independently, submerge face, blow bubbles, bouncing, walk
while maintaining balance, supported floats, and alternating arm
action.
Administrators, teachers, and parents play an important role in
the aquatic experience. Everyone’s combined effort leads
to student success. The following guidelines will assist
elementary students as they participate in this wonderful
learning opportunity.
All lessons
will be under the direction of
Margaret
M. Clark Aquatic Center Administrator Ms. Monica Rosales an
American Red Cross certified Water Safety Instructor and staff
members will assist. All personnel are certified by the
American Red Cross and have a vast array of aquatic experience
in water safety courses, CPR and Lifeguard Training. We
are dedicated to providing BISD students with the best in
lessons, care, and supervision.
Thank you parents, administrators, and teachers for your efforts
on behalf of the BISD students! |