YOUR CHILD IS THE MOST PRECIOUS GIFT YOU CAN SHARE WITH US.
WE HONOR THIS GIFT WITH RESPONSIBLE CARE, ATTENTION AND SINCERITY.
OUR PROMISE IS YOUR CHILD WILL BE TREATED WITH 1:1 ATTENTION AND CARE AT ALL TIMES.
WE WILL BECOME A SWIM FAMILY, AND MANY LIFELONG FRIENDS ARE MADE ON OUR POOL DECK.
your family is our family now -Ms Gina Torjak, Atlanta ISR©
WE HONOR THIS GIFT WITH RESPONSIBLE CARE, ATTENTION AND SINCERITY.
OUR PROMISE IS YOUR CHILD WILL BE TREATED WITH 1:1 ATTENTION AND CARE AT ALL TIMES.
WE WILL BECOME A SWIM FAMILY, AND MANY LIFELONG FRIENDS ARE MADE ON OUR POOL DECK.
your family is our family now -Ms Gina Torjak, Atlanta ISR©
First Day Lesson Guidelines
- Read your e-Parent Resource Book, emailed from ISR. We made the information in the ISR Parent Resource Book easier to access than ever before. If you'd like to refer to information as you prepare to return to ISR lessons, please download the free eBook through the following links:
iBooks format for your iPad: https://itun.es/i6655HP
PDF Format for your computer and mobile devices: http://goo.gl/GVLKNH - Parent Agreement. Signed online during registration
- ISR Registration Student Medical Approval. Print your approval, sign & scan it back to your instructor. Your approval is in your ISR National Medical online portal.
- Items you will need daily
- Three full size adult Towels, Daily (3)
- Reusable ISR Swim Diapers (2)
- Purchase online or from your instructor poolside, www.isrstore.com Available $15 each/ $30 set Poolside
- NO disposables are accepted, only ISR Brand or My Pool Pal Brand reusable diapers
- Purchase online or from your instructor poolside, www.isrstore.com Available $15 each/ $30 set Poolside
- Child's Bathing Suit (optional)
FAQ Frequently Asked Questions
WHERE ARE LESSONS LOCATED?
We teach in Buckhead Early Spring, Summer and early Fall March-October. See our Location page for more details.
WHY ARE LESSONS 10 MINUTES?
Our number one reason is always safety. Lessons are mentally and physically demanding for little ones and we never want to fatigue or exhaust them. For their little bodies this can be quite the workout, so we make sure to limit that time as we want to be sure to see them the next day. We want every lesson to end of a high point & skill attainment success.
The second reason is for retention of skills. It is shown that children in this age range attain skills best within the first 10 minutes. We are sure you know this all too well that attention spans for little ones can be quite short.
WHY ARE LESSONS 5 DAYS A WEEK?
We know 5 days a week might seem daunting, but we promise it’s worth it. Like we said before, ISR Self-Rescue® Skills are developed just like any other sensorimotor skill. When learning to walk, crawl, or even ride a bike it’s the practice and repetition that makes for success. Imagine if you only had worked on those skills once a week?Practicing ISR Self-Rescue® Skills on a consistent basis allows for muscle memory to form. Muscle memory is what allows your child to Self-Rescue as soon as they hit the water. This is what provides a skill set that lasts for many months forward.
ARE THESE GROUP LESSONS?
Every lesson with ISR is one-on-one and individualized for each student. This means we never have more than one student in the water at a time and keep a 1:1 student to Instructor ratio.
DO PARENTS GET IN THE WATER?
Parents do NOT get in the pool for lessons however we encourage parents to sit poolside and cheer on their little ones, as you're their support team. We ask for those distracted, a smile and soft, quiet presence, so they can attend to us.
Our research shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective and effective teachers in the water. Which is exactly why we are here to help your little one master their ISR Self-Rescue® Skills.
Parents are invited in to the pool during the last week of lessons (this will be discussed with your Instructor beforehand). During this time we teach you how to maintain your child’s new skills while in the water and how to properly promote their ISR Self-Rescue® Skills. Once they are skilled, we'll teach YOU how to practice their skills.
WILL MY CHILD NEED TO COME BACK AFTER THE FIRST SESSION?
Yes, ISR recommends Refreshers every 6 months due to rapid growth which can change their skills. We also offer Maintenance lessons for those who want to keep their child in the water regularly. See more information on these here
WILL MY CHILD FORGET THEIR SKILLS?
It’s important to remember that ISR Self-Rescue® Skills are a sensorimotor skill, just like crawling, walking, or riding a bike. The less you use these skills the rustier they get, but that doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten them. This is why Refreshers are important and encouraged, as they help keep their skills in shape and active. Remember, the more your child uses their skills the better, however they will retain them up to 6 months- year.
ISR has shown a retention rate of 94-100% up to one year following lessons.
WILL MY CHILD CRY DURING LESSONS?
For most children crying is developmentally appropriate and their only way of communicating. Typically once your child gains the confidence in their new skills the crying diminishes. Instructors are use to this behavior so don't be concerned about tears interfering with lessons. They will lesson, and eventually cease.
Learning new skills, with a new person, in a new environment; honestly who wouldn’t be upset at first? The cry we hear oftentimes in the water is the same cry you get when you take away a toy, don’t let them eat off the floor, or even put them in their car seat. It’s a protest and their way of saying they aren’t happy to be here, or in the new controlled practice environment. Remember this is their way of communicating with us since most children are not yet verbal.
We like to tell parents/guardians that if you can make it through the first couple of weeks, it gets easier. Remember everyday at lessons is another day of building in-water confidence and another day closer to your child being fully skilled. You got this, together we will walk you through it all! Time builds skill sets, and patience wins this race!! Keep smiling, keep positive and when in doubt smile some more. They need you to be the calm and solid foundation.
WILL MY CHILD HATE THE WATER?
There is a big difference between being fearful and being apprehensive in an unfamiliar environment.If you were to take your child to the pool, even after they’ve been in lessons with us, they most likely won’t cry. But if you were to take them to the exact same pool and they were to see us in it, now that’s a different story. They know we make them work hard and are learning an challenging skillset, both physically and emotionally. Keep a routine, sit in the same place, read the same book, sit on the same towel and create habits- that always calms children that may become anxious. Predictability is a HUGE calming factor, and we promise to be very predictable daily to help them.
ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Your child may not happily walk to his or her ISR lessons each day at first, but that's okay they soon will. Sometimes as a parent you make sure your child does things for his or her SAFETY because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. If you are on board, they will be on board. They always come around, with time, I've seen it happen every session for over ten years. They will adore me, and lessons, in time. The first few weeks for some are a hard sell, but not forever, I promise! All this to be said, some are never upset and leaping at water at every chance. Thus, why we do ISR to keep them safe, right?
DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES?
Absolutely! Drowning isn’t specific with its victims and can take the life of any child who doesn’t know how to save themselves. Our mission of ‘Not One More Child Drowns” means we believe ISR lessons are for EVERY child.
Our team of medical professionals evaluates every student’s medical history and communicates with Instructors on the precautions needed to make each lesson as safe as possible. Since all lessons are one-on-one we are able to tailor lessons to each and every child.
HOW IS ISR DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL LESSONS?
ISR is the product of over 50+ years of ongoing research. Rather than blow bubbles and sing songs, our primary focus is to make sure each student can SURVIVE in the water and be an aquatic problem solver. We give them real life situations, like using their skills in full clothing, to make sure they are prepared for a real life drowning scenario. Our goal is to always do what is safest for each child and what is best for their survival.
IS ISR SAFE FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN?
Yes! ISR is dedicated to safety, and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child’s health and well-being are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child’s medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential.
All ISR Instructors undergo an intensive and rigorous training program that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR Instructor is also required to attend yearly conferences, and undergo an extensive re-certification process. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child’s lessons, as well.
Consider these additional points:
Each Instructor has gone through multiple interviews with the ISR team before accepted into training. Each ISR Instructor has spent a minimum of 6-8 weeks in the water working beside a Master Instructor and/or Senior Master Instructor, gradually taking more and more responsibility for each child’s lesson.
Each Instructor is also required to maintain certifications in First Aid and CPR for Healthcare Providers. In addition, each Instructor is required to attend the ISR National Re-certification Conference each year for continuing education about every facet of ISR, as well as quality control and quality assurance. IF your instructor was not found on www.infantswim.com they are not ISR. Do your research, and ask tough questions, we welcome all questions.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE'D LOVE TO REVIEW ANY CONCERNS YOU HAVE
We teach in Buckhead Early Spring, Summer and early Fall March-October. See our Location page for more details.
WHY ARE LESSONS 10 MINUTES?
Our number one reason is always safety. Lessons are mentally and physically demanding for little ones and we never want to fatigue or exhaust them. For their little bodies this can be quite the workout, so we make sure to limit that time as we want to be sure to see them the next day. We want every lesson to end of a high point & skill attainment success.
The second reason is for retention of skills. It is shown that children in this age range attain skills best within the first 10 minutes. We are sure you know this all too well that attention spans for little ones can be quite short.
WHY ARE LESSONS 5 DAYS A WEEK?
We know 5 days a week might seem daunting, but we promise it’s worth it. Like we said before, ISR Self-Rescue® Skills are developed just like any other sensorimotor skill. When learning to walk, crawl, or even ride a bike it’s the practice and repetition that makes for success. Imagine if you only had worked on those skills once a week?Practicing ISR Self-Rescue® Skills on a consistent basis allows for muscle memory to form. Muscle memory is what allows your child to Self-Rescue as soon as they hit the water. This is what provides a skill set that lasts for many months forward.
ARE THESE GROUP LESSONS?
Every lesson with ISR is one-on-one and individualized for each student. This means we never have more than one student in the water at a time and keep a 1:1 student to Instructor ratio.
DO PARENTS GET IN THE WATER?
Parents do NOT get in the pool for lessons however we encourage parents to sit poolside and cheer on their little ones, as you're their support team. We ask for those distracted, a smile and soft, quiet presence, so they can attend to us.
Our research shows that parents often find it too difficult to be objective and effective teachers in the water. Which is exactly why we are here to help your little one master their ISR Self-Rescue® Skills.
Parents are invited in to the pool during the last week of lessons (this will be discussed with your Instructor beforehand). During this time we teach you how to maintain your child’s new skills while in the water and how to properly promote their ISR Self-Rescue® Skills. Once they are skilled, we'll teach YOU how to practice their skills.
WILL MY CHILD NEED TO COME BACK AFTER THE FIRST SESSION?
Yes, ISR recommends Refreshers every 6 months due to rapid growth which can change their skills. We also offer Maintenance lessons for those who want to keep their child in the water regularly. See more information on these here
WILL MY CHILD FORGET THEIR SKILLS?
It’s important to remember that ISR Self-Rescue® Skills are a sensorimotor skill, just like crawling, walking, or riding a bike. The less you use these skills the rustier they get, but that doesn’t mean you’ve forgotten them. This is why Refreshers are important and encouraged, as they help keep their skills in shape and active. Remember, the more your child uses their skills the better, however they will retain them up to 6 months- year.
ISR has shown a retention rate of 94-100% up to one year following lessons.
WILL MY CHILD CRY DURING LESSONS?
For most children crying is developmentally appropriate and their only way of communicating. Typically once your child gains the confidence in their new skills the crying diminishes. Instructors are use to this behavior so don't be concerned about tears interfering with lessons. They will lesson, and eventually cease.
Learning new skills, with a new person, in a new environment; honestly who wouldn’t be upset at first? The cry we hear oftentimes in the water is the same cry you get when you take away a toy, don’t let them eat off the floor, or even put them in their car seat. It’s a protest and their way of saying they aren’t happy to be here, or in the new controlled practice environment. Remember this is their way of communicating with us since most children are not yet verbal.
We like to tell parents/guardians that if you can make it through the first couple of weeks, it gets easier. Remember everyday at lessons is another day of building in-water confidence and another day closer to your child being fully skilled. You got this, together we will walk you through it all! Time builds skill sets, and patience wins this race!! Keep smiling, keep positive and when in doubt smile some more. They need you to be the calm and solid foundation.
WILL MY CHILD HATE THE WATER?
There is a big difference between being fearful and being apprehensive in an unfamiliar environment.If you were to take your child to the pool, even after they’ve been in lessons with us, they most likely won’t cry. But if you were to take them to the exact same pool and they were to see us in it, now that’s a different story. They know we make them work hard and are learning an challenging skillset, both physically and emotionally. Keep a routine, sit in the same place, read the same book, sit on the same towel and create habits- that always calms children that may become anxious. Predictability is a HUGE calming factor, and we promise to be very predictable daily to help them.
ISR is not like traditional swim lessons; it is a drowning prevention program that teaches survival swimming. Your child may not happily walk to his or her ISR lessons each day at first, but that's okay they soon will. Sometimes as a parent you make sure your child does things for his or her SAFETY because you know they are important. The same can be said for ISR. If you are on board, they will be on board. They always come around, with time, I've seen it happen every session for over ten years. They will adore me, and lessons, in time. The first few weeks for some are a hard sell, but not forever, I promise! All this to be said, some are never upset and leaping at water at every chance. Thus, why we do ISR to keep them safe, right?
DO YOU TEACH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES?
Absolutely! Drowning isn’t specific with its victims and can take the life of any child who doesn’t know how to save themselves. Our mission of ‘Not One More Child Drowns” means we believe ISR lessons are for EVERY child.
Our team of medical professionals evaluates every student’s medical history and communicates with Instructors on the precautions needed to make each lesson as safe as possible. Since all lessons are one-on-one we are able to tailor lessons to each and every child.
HOW IS ISR DIFFERENT FROM TRADITIONAL LESSONS?
ISR is the product of over 50+ years of ongoing research. Rather than blow bubbles and sing songs, our primary focus is to make sure each student can SURVIVE in the water and be an aquatic problem solver. We give them real life situations, like using their skills in full clothing, to make sure they are prepared for a real life drowning scenario. Our goal is to always do what is safest for each child and what is best for their survival.
IS ISR SAFE FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN?
Yes! ISR is dedicated to safety, and maintaining numerous safety protocols to promote safe lessons. Your child’s health and well-being are closely monitored on a daily basis. In addition, your child’s medical and developmental history is a mandatory part of the ISR national registration process, all of which is held strictly confidential.
All ISR Instructors undergo an intensive and rigorous training program that far exceeds any other training program of this kind. Each ISR Instructor is also required to attend yearly conferences, and undergo an extensive re-certification process. Your education in the area of aquatic safety for your entire family is an integral part of your child’s lessons, as well.
Consider these additional points:
- No child is ever thrown into the pool.
- A child is never submerged for more than seven (7) seconds.
- ISR Instructors monitor your child for temperature and muscular fatigue, as well as physical and psychological well-being.
- Your child’s daily routines outside of ISR lessons hold valuable data for your instructor. You will receive instruction on how to communicate this information to your instructor.
Each Instructor has gone through multiple interviews with the ISR team before accepted into training. Each ISR Instructor has spent a minimum of 6-8 weeks in the water working beside a Master Instructor and/or Senior Master Instructor, gradually taking more and more responsibility for each child’s lesson.
Each Instructor is also required to maintain certifications in First Aid and CPR for Healthcare Providers. In addition, each Instructor is required to attend the ISR National Re-certification Conference each year for continuing education about every facet of ISR, as well as quality control and quality assurance. IF your instructor was not found on www.infantswim.com they are not ISR. Do your research, and ask tough questions, we welcome all questions.
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE'D LOVE TO REVIEW ANY CONCERNS YOU HAVE
Enrolled Student Forms
| ISR General Safety Overview |
| ISR Family Aquatic Safety List |
| ISR Buds Daily Interview |