FAQs

Are there any openings?

Currently, there are limited openings in several grades. To register, see Application Process.

What are Bixby's hours?

Bixby's before/after services allow students to arrive as early as 7:15 a.m. and stay as late as 5:45 p.m. Actual school hours are as follows:

Preschool: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

K - 5th: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

What are the tuition costs?

See Preschool or Elementary tuition pages for information about fees and payment policies. 

What is the student/teacher ratio at Bixby?

Preschool is 7:1

Elementary Academic Classes range from 6:1 to 10:1 depending upon age and program

What are the qualifications of your teachers?

Bixby hires qualified teachers with education and experience related to the age and subject matter taught.  For current teacher information, see link to Staff page.

What kind of lunch program does Bixby provide?

Bixby provides nutritious snacks and a hot lunch daily. Children are welcome to bring lunches if they so choose. Menus for the current month are posted on this site (link), outside the kitchen, and in the monthly "Bixby Bulletin."

What kinds of after school activities does Bixby provide?

We have a variety of after school activities. For up-to-date information, contact the school.

Is Bixby open in the summer?

Yes.

Bixby offers a full elementary summer program including a day program and special classes.  See Summer school for information and a calendar.

Preschool program hours remain the same during the summer. Please contact Alison Thielke, the Preschool Director, for enrollment information, availability, and schedules.

What opportunities do you offer for parent involvement?

We offer opportunities ranging from specific, one-time experiences to ongoing service.  Parents may  participate in classrooms, on committees, and serve on the Board of Trustees.  In addition, we have a group called Parents at Bixby (PAB), which meets most months to discuss child development, curriculum, and other topics of interest to the Bixby community.

How do you discipline students?

Bixby School’s expectations and rules are those demanded by safety, common sense, and consideration.  The basic expectations consist of: taking care of and respecting oneself and others (physically, emotionally, and intellectually), as well as taking care of one’s own and our community’s property.  The full policy is available in the Handbook for Parents.

How do you communicate with parents?

Informal communication occurs daily at drop-off and pick-up times.  Parents may also request appointments with teachers, or conferences with directors.  All staff can be reached either by email or by phone.  In addition, we publish Curriculum Notes, the Bixby Bulletin (our newsletter), and the Handbook for Parents.  Thursday Folders (Elementary), Parent Pockets (Preschool) and bulletin boards are used to communicate current activities and events.

Do Preschoolers need to be potty trained?

No.  We work in collaboration with parents to help children potty train.

Have another question? Send it to: office@bixbyschool.org