The John W. Rex School, located in the heart of downtown OKC, utilizes the best elements of a unique public-private educational partnership to provide an exemplary learning environment for students. It offers a one-of-a-kind, quality education to an economically and racially diverse group of students.
What is unique about John Rex Charter School?
John Rex Charter School utilizes the best elements of a public-private educational partnership to provide an exemplary learning environment for students. It offers a one-of-a-kind, quality education to an economically and racially diverse group of students. John Rex students learn in the heart of the city and are exposed daily to culturally rich amenities that are only available downtown.
What is a charter school?
Charter schools are public schools established by contract with sponsors. In this case, Oklahoma City Public School sponsors John Rex Charter School, which is located within the OKCPS school district. Charter schools cannot limit admission based on ethnicity, national origin, gender, income level, disabling condition, English proficiency, measures of achievement, aptitude or athletic ability.
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Is the school a public school?
Yes, John Rex Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school. Click here for more information about enrollment.
As a public charter school, we operate independently of the traditional public school district and are governed by our Board of Directors. More information about public charter schools can be found on the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s website.
What are the school's hours?
Pre-K through 4th Grade: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
5th Grade through 8th Grade: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
All elementary school students have early dismissal every Wednesday at 2 p.m. Middle school students have early dismissal every Wednesday at 1:45 p.m.
What is the school's calendar?
To the extent possible, JRCS attempts to align our school calendars with the OKCPS district extended learning calendar.
Nevertheless, the total number of instructional days each school year will be augmented to provide extended instructional time. Therefore, not every vacation or break will exactly mirror the OKCPS calendar.
John Rex Charter School submitted a letter to the State Department of Education declaring that the school calendar will be based on hours of instruction – not days of instruction per year. This allows for additional flexibility in the event of inclement weather or other delays.
What curriculum does the school use?
The core of the John Rex School curriculum is the Oklahoma Academic Standards taught in a rigorous and relevant manner. Project-based learning strategies are used to engage students in authentic problem-solving and critical thinking tasks.
Does the school participate in state mandated testing?
Yes. John Rex Charter School must fully participate in the Oklahoma School Testing Program and administer all state-mandated summative assessments, as required by law.
Does the school participate in the state accountability system?
Yes. John Rex Charter School must participate the Oklahoma school accountability program, known as the A-F School Grading System.
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Is there tuition to attend John Rex?
No. John Rex Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school.
What grades does the school offer?
John Rex Charter School currently offers Pre-K through 8th grade.
Where will middle school classes be held?
5th – 8th grades are housed inside the McAlpine Center at 428 W. California Avenue.
Is there before and after school care?
When do students enroll?
If you live in Tier 1, enrollment forms and applications must be dropped off in-person (not mailed or faxed) at the school office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Please visit John Rex Charter School at 500 W. Sheridan Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102.
Is transportation provided?
Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school.