Do you have to pass some sort of swimming test or something before you get your diploma?
2006-06-27 04:17:01 · 8 answers · asked by lilchocoluver62 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Despite how much I like the response of "js3971", I would say any school board trying to enforce a need for swimming proficiency to graduate would be risking a huge civil lawsuit they couldn't possibly hope to win.
2006-06-27 04:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by PALADIN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, bybutterfly, it's not a requirement unless you want to be a lifeguard; that's something else again. You do have to have a certain number of P.E. classes, etc., but not swimming. If you or a friend of yours doesn't know how to swim (and many, many people don't because they don't live near water, fear of water, etc.), do yourselves a favor and check out beginning swimming classes at your local YMCA or community pool. They're very patient, it's stress-free and they actually turn something scary into something fun. They always have you begin in the shallow end of the pool and just get you comfortable in the water. Classes are a couple of times a week and before you know it, you're swimming! Good question, though.
2006-06-27 11:28:00 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not usually, no. High school I know requires you to take classes such as gym up until (i believe) grade 10, but they don't require you to be able to swim. Besides, how many schools have a swimming pool? For the most part, that sort of thing is completely optional. Besides, how would people with hydrophobia (intense fear of water) be able to graduate? Or people with certain muscle disorders?
2006-06-27 11:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it's now a state law in 39 states. Just before your graduation ceremony, you are thrown into a pool. If you swim out, you get your diploma. If not, oh well, you're sold to cannibals.
2006-06-27 11:21:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no but swimming is a vital lesson in life
image yourself on a boat and bam it turns over
won't you be glad you can swim
2006-06-27 11:27:44 · answer #5 · answered by myke_n_ykes 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
uh no you have to pass p.e. though
2006-06-27 11:22:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
not at my school...
2006-06-27 11:19:56 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
er......noooooooo. why would you need to?
2006-06-27 11:20:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋