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Show Citizen - Thursday, August 1 1, 1983 - Page 12 Public to meet Cox at Orem reception Moms-tots learn in swimming class By SHARON MORREY At noon three days a week small children are dunked, splashed and tossed into the water at the new American Fork Junior High pool as mothers and their babies learn to swim. It's the Mother-Tot class and the novice swimmers are from 3 months to 3 years. Nyla Colborn, the class instructor, says its a highly successful venture. "The more relaxed they are in the water, the better they'll do and the safer they are," she contends. "We just try and help them learn to react." Classwork is in three basic parts. The moms teach their children "humming" which puts the pressure into the nose and prevents the burning sensation when they go under water. The children learn that on when Mom or Dad counts to three, they go under. "That way, they get ready," says Nyla. The parents teach the babies to gasp before they're dunked by blowing into their faces just before they drop. Nyla even has the tots dropped off the low diving board; "to teach them to react to a fall." She doesn't encourage this aspect of the class if a parent is apprehensive. ap-prehensive. In fact, Nyla says the parent is the whole key. "If the parent is determined, persistent, and full of praise for the child that child will do anything for them," says Nyla. "Praise goes a long, long way," she emphasizes, "The more you praise, the better they'll do." It must work because the children enrolled in the present session (Nyla teaches three yearly) are actually swimming several feet, blowing bubbles and holding their breath while underneath the surface. While some look cold, and all look wet, no one looks too unhappy. "The only drop-outs I've ever had have been kids who got sick. Most of them love it." h -- ' XA WAS IT KI N? Rachelle Slorrs isn't entirely sure. She is one of about forty tots who've learned this year to float, breathe and swim in the water. Dr. Clark L. Cox, newly appointed Superintendent for the Alpine School District, will be introduced to the public at a reception at Northridge Elementary School in Orem, 1660 N. 50 East, on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. All patrons of the district are invited to attend. The open house is being sponsored by the Alpine Board of Education along with various district public - and professional organizations. Dr. Cox assumed leadership duties with the state's fourth largest school district on August 1, replacing acting superintendent Gary V. Keetch who had filled in since April when Dr. Max Welcker resigned the position. The new superintendent comes to the position in Alpine from Riverside, California, where he was Superintendent of the Riverside Unified School District, he has had thirty year's experience as an educator, eight years as superintendent superin-tendent in two school districts, five years as an assistant superintendent, superin-tendent, fourteen years as a principal prin-cipal and five years as a teacher. Nyla notes thai the swimming while removing the fear of water and increasing confidence also helps motor coordination. The Mother-Tot Class builds up trust- between the parent and child, as well. Some "mothers" are even daddys. "I have three or four fathers each time. They do just as well with their kids." comments Nyla. The classes haven't a size limit as each parent actually teaches their child on a one-to-one basis. Nyla instructs their teaching. Nyla is a Water Safety Instructor, certified through the Red Cross and has taught the Mother Tot classes now for six years. She says she loves it. And so do the babies. Walker Park gets preliminary OK District explains student rights regarding release of records The Alpine School District has released an official statement which explains students' and parents' rights with respect to the maintenance main-tenance and release of school records. According to the statement, the public school system maintains a variety of personal student records. The information is kept for a number of reasons: to help teachers and specialists become aware of students' special needs and interests, in-terests, to assist students in gaining entrances to colleges and universities, univer-sities, and to assist students with job placement. Student records are kept in the district's central office andor in appropriate places in each school. They are under the direct , supervision super-vision of the principal, and are available only to the teachers, the district staff working with the student, and specified representatives represen-tatives of governmental agencies as prescribed by law. When a student transfers to another school, the records are sent to the new location upon request. The records of special education students, however, cannot be transferred out of the district without specific parental consent. The only information on student files which may be made public is that defined as "directory information:" in-formation:" the student's name, date and place of birth, major areas of study, awards received, participation par-ticipation in activities and sports, height and weight of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance and previous schools of attendance. According to federal law this "directory information" may be released without parental consent. Usually, this type of information is used for such things as yearbooks, news releases on student achievements, or by the PTA. However, parents who do not want this directory information released on their children may request that it be withheld by contacting the school principal and by signing a formal request. This notification must be received by school officials within ten days of publication of this notice. All other information contained in the student records, such as grades and test scores, is considered private and cannot be released. Parents and legal guardians along with students over the age of 18 have the right to review their own records at any time and should contact the school principal if they wish to do so. Copies of the records may also be taken for the cost of the copying. Parents, legal guardians and students over the age of 18 also have the right to question the information contained in the records as to its accuracy. Those believing that a correction is needed on the record or that comments should be added may request to the principal that the changes be made. A hearing with the district superintendent will be held if an agreement at the school level is not reached. Federal law also permits parents to P'e a complaint with the U.S. Office A Education if it is felt that the schools are violating the laws regarding student records. In addition to the explanation regarding student records, the district statement also explained laws regarding handicapped students (Public Law 94-142 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Both federal and Utah law assure all eligible handicapped children and youth (ages 5 through 21) the right to a free, appropriate public education at. no cost By SHARON MORREY The controversial Walker Park development met little opposition as their request for preliminary approval ap-proval came before the American Fork City Council. Recently during annexation hearings on the property involved, the council chambers were filled. Tuesday night, Aug. 9, the crowd was reduced to a handful, wanting to be reassured that American Fork City intends to make Hairston and Rising fulfill promises made. Claude Lamph, stumping for road improvements prior to home development, was told to wait for upcoming meetings. "This is just a preliminary approval," ap-proval," said Mayor Malcolm Beck, "To allow them (Hairston and Rising) to go ahead and make final plans." "They need to know we are in agreement with their plans." Hairston and Rising intend to put 200 homes into a planned unit community southwest of American Fork. Some discussion ensued over road widths and maintainence procedures, but Jess Green of the planning commission assured the council that all the plans met with commission approval and city requirements. "Some even go beyond, since a PUD is all private. They have 30 foot roads required, we asked for 40 foot. 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