Aquatics Program

At the elementary level, grade 3 students take six lessons in the pool for three consecutive weeks. The curriculum consists of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons and the Whales Tales Water Safety Program.

All middle school students are scheduled for four weeks of swim lessons (10 lessons) beginning in late fall and continuing through the spring.

As part of the Physical Education curriculum it is mandatory and all students are expected to participate. There will be ample supervision and the curriculum takes into consideration the experience levels of students. According to state regulations and board of education policy, there are no exemptions from physical education other than a doctor’s note for medical reasons or religious reasons.

Lifeguards will be on duty for all physical education classes. Physical education instructors are certified to deliver swimming instruction.

What to wear

Students will wear appropriate swim wear when in the aquatic center. Girls are required to wear one piece suits. Boys must wear swim trunks and may not wear cut-offs or shorts made of “denim” or other materials. Both may wear a white/light colored t-shirt over the suit.

Students must bring in a clean towel from home and a plastic bag to transport wet clothing/towels to and from school each day they have swim class.

Students may bring and wear their own goggles as long as they do not cover the nose. Swim caps are permitted. We would prefer that the students do not wear nose plugs during their PE class. 

Locker Room/Shower

There are bathroom stalls in the locker room for those who wish to change in private. Students are expected to shower upon entering the pool and after. It is recommended, but not required, that students have shower shoes, personal soap or shampoo.  Personal hair-dryers are not allowed. However, drying units are available and easily accessible.