The elementary school program at Bixby is designed to support and encourage children’s lively intellects with a learning curriculum shaped by student interests and individual personalities.
Common across the content areas is a focus on independent thinking skills – problem-solving, curiosity, conceptual understanding and critical thinking – and fostering intrinsic motivation. These fundamental elements of a progressive education are facilitated by content specialists, each with a passion for their content and a love of learning.
The elementary program delivers a whole-child curriculum that places equal emphasis upon academic preparation, independent thinking, social-emotional competence and global citizenship.
We use our innovative team-teaching model in our elementary Literacy/Social Studies and Math classrooms!
Research shows that team-taught students often demonstrate greater academic progress, engagement, and critical thinking skills compared to solo-taught peers. Having two lead teachers in the classroom working together can provide students with a uniquely enriching and personalized learning experience.
Some of the unique opportunities that team teaching offers include:
- More Perspectives and Collaboration
- Utilizing Strengths and Sparking Engagement
- Promoting Respect and Conflict Resolution
In the spirit of progressive education, our team-teaching approach not only fosters collaboration and teamwork but also allows for more individualized support and attention for each student. With two educators guiding the way, your child can benefit from diverse teaching styles, perspectives, and expertise, ensuring a well-rounded and comprehensive education.
Moreover, we strongly believe in the importance of integrating social studies into our literacy content. Weaving together these two subjects promotes a deeper understanding of historical events, cultures, and societies while also enhancing critical thinking skills, empathy, and global awareness.
Through our co-teaching model and emphasis on social studies within literacy, we aim to empower our students to become thoughtful, informed, and engaged citizens of the world. Together, we can inspire a lifelong love for learning and exploration!
Elementary Program Hours
- School day: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
- Extended day options: 7:15 a.m.-8:30 a.m. | 3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.