The School ~
Independent, nonprofit; established in 1970
Serves preschool through the 5th grade
Extended hours (7:15 a.m. – 5:45 p.m.) to help families with before/after-school care needs
Small class sizes to address the individual needs of all students
Strong academic program with unusual depth in language arts, mathematics, science, history, and the arts
Student population: 125 elementary children and 38 preschoolers
Mission Statement ~
Bixby School serves preschool through elementary level children and their families, integrating academic, artistic, physical, and social development in a small community setting. Our mission is to cultivate critical thinking; promote independence and self-confidence; instill empathy, respect, and responsibility; and inspire a love of learning.
- Children learn best in a safe environment: physically, emotionally, and intellectually.
- Respect is the cornerstone of such an environment; respect among students, between students and teachers, and among all members of our community including parents and staff.
- At Bixby, children are viewed and responded to as individuals having their own unique abilities, interests, and needs.
- At Bixby, children are encouraged to take responsibility for their choices and actions.
- Bixby encourages and fosters the natural curiosity and intrinsic joy of learning in children.
- Bixby cultivates critical thinking skills and facilitates the mastery of underlying concepts, rather than simply imparting academic content.
- Children learn best in small groups with extensive opportunities for individual attention and interaction.
- Academic achievement is realized in a non-graded, noncompetitive setting where children are intrinsically motivated to learn.
- Committed, well-qualified teachers are fundamental to the success of our school.
- Support for families and continuity for children is provided with an extended day program that builds upon the rich learning environment and social setting of the school day.