Water & Swim Safety

Teaching children water safety is a key part of reducing child drownings. Water safety is defined as age- appropriate education to promote safety in, on, and around bodies of water to reduce the risk of injury or drowning. In Florida, drownings are one of the leading causes of child deaths. 

Swimming lessons have been shown to reduce drowning incidents, which is why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ages 4 and older learn to swim. Even if your child has taken swimming lessons, never assume that their risk of drowning has subsided. Learning how to swim should be a fun activity, promoting aquatic awareness and minimizing intimidation.

Florida Statute 1003.225 Water Safety requires that this information must include local options for water safety courses and swimming lessons. 

This information is provided as a part of the student enrollment packet, as well as posted on the district website in the Parent guide under parent resources. Print copies may also be located in the font lobbies of our schools.