Get the Lowdown

What to Expect:

Enrollment & Medical Registration Process

  1. Scheduling


    - Parents/caregivers enroll their child through the ISR Savannah scheduling site (link to site is provided via email by Certified ISR Instructor Kate Finney). Families choose one 10 minute time slot for each participating child. Enrollment is on a first come, first served basis. A non-refundable, non-transferrable tuition payment in the amount of $400 is due at booking. The remaining $400 in tuition is due the second week of lessons.


  2. Medical Clearance


    - Every student who participates in ISR Self-Rescue lessons must be medically approved by the ISR National Company. Medical history, review, and approval are completed online through the national ISR office. A one-time fee of $105 is incurred. For returning students, an annual re-registration fee of $40 is incurred.

  3. Pre-Lesson Communication


    - A couple of weeks before the start of lessons, you can expect a "What to Expect" email from Kate Finney with detailed directions, needed supplies, Policies, and tips.

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FAQs
Do parents have to leave during the lessons?
No. You are truly the best cheerleader your child could have. Your positive support and encouragement are invaluable to creating an effective learning environment for your child.
Why does it take an average of 6 weeks for my child to learn this?
The 6-week average is an estimate that is based on the average time in which it takes most children to learn these survival skills. Every child is unique and ISR’s Self- Rescue program is specifically designed based on your child’s individual strengths and needs. It is important to realize that this is an average which means that some children will actually finish more quickly while others will need more practice. ISR is dedicated to safety and, therefore, we want to provide your child with the time and best opportunity to become proficient in his/her survival skills. We will always honor your child’s needs.
Will my child fear the water because of lessons?
There is an important difference between being fearful and being apprehensive because you are not yet skilled in a new environment. ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Sometimes as a parent, you make choices for your child’s safety, like sitting in a car seat, because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. Fun can be defined as when skill meets challenge. Once competent in their skills, many children cannot be dragged away from the pool. They are having entirely too much FUN.
Why are lessons 5 days per week and for only 10 minutes?
The reason for this is multifaceted. First, repetition and consistency are crucial elements of learning for young children. Research shows that short, more frequent lessons result in higher retention. Second, most children have fairly short attention spans and will not be able to focus on the task for longer and we want to take advantage of the best time for learning. A third reason is that, though the pool temperature is maintained at 78-88 degrees, the temperature is still lower than your child's body temperature. Lessons are work and therefore will also be losing body heat. Instructors check students regularly for temperature fatigue since this is an indicator of physical fatigue.
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