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The Brownsville Independent School District provides water safety and
swimming instruction for Elementary, Middle, and High School “Lifeskills/S.F.L”
students.
The Brownsville Independent School District’s American Red Cross
aquatic program is called “Adapted Aquatics Fundamentals of
Swimming Program” and is used as the core for the instructional
curriculum. Both the Texas Essential Knowledge Skills and Special
Education IEPPlus Gross Motor Skills are aligned with this program for
quality instruction.
The purpose of the “Adapted Aquatics Fundamentals of
Swimming Program” is to orient students to the aquatic environment
and to create a sound foundation for learning swimming and safety
skills.
The safety lessons teach children about safe behavior in and around the
water. Examples of lessons include: understand basic water safety
rules, know the fundamentals of using a life jacket, know how to handle
a cramp, know how to get help, perform reaching assists with or without
equipment, enter/exit water independently, submerge face for three
seconds , blow bubbles, bouncing, walk while maintaining balance,
supported floats, and alternating arm and leg 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 students as they
participate in this wonderful learning opportunity.
Children may earn American Red Cross completion cards if they complete
the following requirements:
1.
Participate in the water during all scheduled
lessons.
2. Successfully complete all lesson activities.
3. Those with five or more absences will still
learn many skills, but will not earn an
American Red Cross certificate.
All lessons will be under the direction of Margaret M. Clark
Aquatic Center staff members . All personnel are certified by the
American Red Cross have a vast array of aquatic experience in water
safety courses and Lifeguard Training.
Thank
you parents, administrators, and teachers for your efforts on behalf of
the BISD students!
For
questions or additional information contact: The Margaret M. Clark
Aquatic Center: (956)698-0064. |
