<p>We live in a port town on Long Island Sound. The elementary school has a swimming pool and everyone is required to swim. I am sure there are modifications for disabilities, whether they are physical or emotional.</p>
<p>D’s college does have a swim test. (Haha. One reason she preferred Barnard to Columbia.)</p>
<p>S’s does. Wiliams made them take their swim test during orientation. S took the math placement and the swim test on the same day before classes started. It was the first test at Williams he passed! (Just kidding.)</p>
<p>I think it’s an arcane requirement too.</p>
<p>I have been told that the story of the person who drowned is an urban myth, but maybe it’s not.</p>