Bixby Public Schools

FAQ’s

Structure for the Day:

• 10th Grade Students: On Campus for PreACT

• 11-12th Grade Students: Virtual Day - Assignments posted on Canvas; Teachers will communicate the availability of office hours via Google Meet for students needing assistance. 

Why is BHS having a Distance Learning School Day? 

• To give Sophomores the most similar PreACT testing environment to that of a national ACT test day, and to limit the disruption of the school day for all 10th-12th grade students to one day as opposed to six days of testing required to administer the PreACT during a regular school day. 

Why are sophomores taking the PreACT?

• PreACT scores can be used for students wanting to apply to Tulsa Tech or Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology or Tulsa Community College for their Junior year. 

If I am a full-time virtual Sophomore, can I still participate in the PreACT?

• Yes. Please report to school at 8:30, and we will direct you to a testing room. 

What will sophomores do for the rest of the school day after the PreACT is complete?

• Sophomores will resume their regular class schedule for the remainder of the day.  

Will a makeup day be offered for students who are unable to attend? 

• Yes, ONLY if the student makes a prior arrangement with the counseling office before the test date.  

For sophomores on campus, will breakfast and lunch be provided as usual?

• Yes. 

Where are Sophomores supposed to report on October 16th?

• Students will be notified in their English classes the day before testing where to report. There will also be a classroom roster posted outside the counseling office and attendance office the day before testing.  Teachers will be in the hallways the morning of Oct 16th helping direct students if they are unsure of their room assignment.  

What do 10th graders need to bring to school for the PreACT?

• The PreACT is a paper pencil exam. Bring two #2 sharpened pencils. Students are not allowed to use mechanical pencils on the exam. Students will need their chromebook and a calculator.

Will 10th graders taking the PreACT test have access to their phones?

• Per ACT regulations, students will NOT have access to their cell phones for the duration of the test, including breaks.  Parents should contact the BHS office in case of an emergency. Students are encouraged to leave their phones at home or in their vehicles.

• Student cell phones will not be allowed in the building.

• There are a VERY few (health related) exceptions to this rule and those families have been communicated with individually.

What if I am a Junior or Senior and I attend Tech?

• Even though Juniors and Seniors are engaging in a Virtual Learning Day, they will need to attend their Concurrent/Tulsa Tech classes. Tulsa Tech buses will continue to run as usual. 

How will attendance be counted?

• Attendance will be based on Google Meet participation or completion of assignments posted in Canvas.

Where do we find the assignments?

• Assignments will be located on Canvas. 

What will HS teachers do during Practice Distance Learning School Day?

• HS: Teachers helping to administer/proctor the PreACT will communicate the availability of office hours for students who may need assistance. 

Will 6th hour athletics classes be in session? 

• Coaches will communicate with their teams.

What if we do not have the Internet at home?

• Some Canvas assignments can be set to be available offline. It is the student’s responsibility to communicate with teachers prior to if needed to ensure this option is in place or other arrangements have been made.

What will the school day and transportation schedule look like for Sophomores?

• Sophomores will follow regular arrival and dismissal times and buses will run as usual.

Who should I contact with questions/concerns about the Distance Learning Day and/or State PreACT Test for Sophomores? 

• School counselors at BHS can help with any questions or concerns.