MISSION AND CORE BELIEFS

PURPOSE

To serve preschool through elementary level children and their families, integrating academic, artistic, physical, and social development in a small community setting.

VISION

It is essential for students to be able to approach a topic with depth, breadth and curiosity in order to master academic content and develop true understanding.

MISSION

Cultivate critical thinking, promote independence and self confidence, instill empathy, respect, responsibility and inspire love of learning.

CORE BELIEFS

• 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.