Assessment should measure demonstrated competency, not attendance.

• 🟢 LEARNING — “We're working on it!” Needs significant assistance.

• 🔵 DEVELOPING — “You're getting it!” Performs with cues/support.

• ⭐ MSA READY — “You've got it!” Performs independently and consistently.

• 🏆 MASTERED — “You can use it independently!” Performs with control and application.

☐ Water comfort

☐ Safe entry/exit

☐ Submersion + bubbles

☐ Front/back float

☐ Recovery

☐ Glide

☐ Kick

☐ Swim

☐ Freestyle

☐ Backstroke

☐ Treading

☐ Safety response

☐ Endurance

☐ Skills mastered

☐ Skills developing

☐ Skills introduced

☐ Safety focus

☐ Next goals

☐ Instructor notes

☐ Parent update

Graduation is based on skill + control + safety + independence. A swimmer should demonstrate required competencies consistently rather than passing because a skill was performed once.