Emergency Procedures
What must I do if I have to go to the bathroom?
Get permission from Ms. Ellis or Lifeguard Dandi
What items should we not bring into the pool area?
Gum, Food, Drinks
What must we wear to protect our hair & the pool?
Swim cap
How long do I have to change before class?
5 minutes
Where do I enter the pool deck if I am not swimming?
Through the Family Locker Room door
Where do we exit if we have a fire?
Exit #1 by Pool Entrance
Exit #2 by the girls locker room door
Why should we not wear outdoor shoes into the pool area?
What should we write on our swim cap to identify who it belongs to if it gets lost?
How long do I have to change after class?
10 minutes
What if I forget my swim cap?
You will not be able to swim
What does 2 whistles mean?
Stop, Look, and Listen for instructions
How should we move around in the pool area?
walking
What size towel should we bring to dry off with?
Small towel
What do I need in order to participate for swimming?
Swimsuit, swim cap, & goggles (optional)
What must I do before I go onto the pool deck?
Remove your shoes & socks and leave them in the Family Locker Room area
Where do we go for a lockdown?
Equipment room
What should we keep to ourselves at all times in or outside the pool?
Our Hands
What is optional but important to have if we aren't able to open our eyes underwater?
Goggles
If I cannot swim, what do I need in order to be excused?
Parent and/or Doctor note with the date, reason for not swimming, parent phone number & signature
If I am not swimming where do I sit & what is expected of me for class?
On an orange tape mark & Pay attention to the skills being learned for the day & complete the worksheet
What does 3 whistles mean?
Emergency -get out of the pool quickly & quietly 7 sit on the bleachers waiting for instructions
When should we enter the pool area or pool?
When given permission
What type of clothes are appropriate for swimming?
Well fitting swim suit, swim shorts, a combination of swim shirt & shorts, and/or swim suit & shorts
What is the procedure for getting ready before & after swimming? Where should I dry off & dry my swim suit after swimming?
1. Bring swim cap, towel & goggles with you
2. Rinse off in shower
3. Turn shower off
In the shower area & use the SUIT SPINNER!
If I am not prepared to swim, what grade do I earn?
A zero because it is an unexcused absence