What kind of testing does Brighton Academy use?
Sonlight curriculum is the back bone of
our Pre-K thru 5th grade program; it is a
literature-based curriculum that
beautifully ties
history to literature at every turn. Singapore Math,
Handwriting without Tears and Alphaphonics are
just a
few of the programs Sonlight incorporates. By mixing in
“hands on” activities we are able to strike a balance
between learning and fun, creating a true discovery
based academic learning environment. In our middle
school and
high school classes we use Prentice Hall
Science and Literature, History Alive. Our comprehensive
curriculum map
provides our school with a complete
cohesive plan from Pre-K through 12th grade.
How many students per classroom?
We have a 13:1 student
to teacher ratio. This low ratio ensures success for
every student. Most of our teachers are
available
after school for any needed one on one time.
Is
Brighton Academy an accredited school?
Yes, Brighton
Academy is fully accredited by Northwest Accreditation
Commission, NWAC a division of
AdvancED.
Is
Brighton a religious school?
Brighton Academy is a
non-denominational Judeo- Christian* school. Brighton
Academy may use biblical material
for its historical
content or when applicable to our curriculum.
*Judeo-Christian: is a term used to describe the body of
concepts and values which are thought to be held in
common
by Christianity and Judaism, and typically
considered a fundamental basis for Western legal codes
and moral values.
What is the current student
population?
120 students (grades Pre-K through 12th)
How many
teachers are on staff?
We have 10 teachers on staff
in addition to 5 teacher assistants.
What kind of
schedule does Brighton run?
Pre-K have classes Monday
thru Thursday 8:30 am to 12:00. Grades Kind thru 12 have
classes Monday thru
Thursday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.
Middle school and High School students do have required
classes occasionally in
Fridays. Our school year
starts the first week in September and ends the 1st week
in June, with holiday breaks
similar to the public
schools.
Who owns Brighton Academy?
Brighton
Academy is a non-profit Oregon Corporation. The school
is run by a Board of Directors.
What elective
classes does Brighton offer?
Cooking, computer,
keyboarding, sewing, ceramics, gardening, Spanish, and a
theatre department are some of the
electives that may
be offered. To bring our History and Literature to life
we also incorporate hands on science,
relevant
cooking projects and coordinated arts & craft project to
each era that is being studied.
Does Brighton
offer tutoring services?
If a student is
behind in a subject Brighton can help families connect
with a tutor. This tutoring will continue long
enough
to bring the student up to class level.
What kind of testing does Brighton Academy
use?
In the 1st semester we assess all students in
Math and Reading. This assures that they are placed in
the appropriate
level, and it identifies any remedial
students who need tutoring. We again assess all students
mid-2nd semester in
Math and Reading to ensure they
are progressing at grade level. All other subjects have
assessments built into the
curriculum.
How
does Brighton Academy ensure the campus is safe?
Brighton Academy is monitored by security cameras. We
utilize our volunteers, in addition to our staff as
campus
monitors so there is constant adult
supervision. All visitors or volunteers must check with
front office. We conduct
background checks on all
teachers and aides.
Does Brighton have any child
care available on campus?
Yes, we have an Extended
Day Program (EDP) that is offered only to Brighton
families. It runs Monday through
Thursday 12 Noon to
5pm, at a charge of $4.00 per hour per child. We do not
have school on Fridays.
Does Brighton Academy
have a school cafeteria?
Yes, we run a café on our
campus. We sell snacks and beverages at recess as well
as a lunch meal. Our extended day
program has access
to the café as needed. The café is where we conduct our
student cooking classes.
Does Brighton Academy
have a sports program?
We offer group sports in our
PE program. Because we do not have an interscholastic
after school sports program our
students are eligible
to participate in the public-school program.
Is
parental involvement encouraged?
Brighton Academy
believes family involvement is an essential part of a
child’s education and volunteer hours are
required
from all Brighton families. Since fundraising is
essential all Brighton families are required to
participate in
both our Jog-a-thon and our 1st
semester Raffle, meeting individual goals set.
Do
students have to wear uniforms?
No, Brighton Academy
does require students to dress appropriately for school.
Please see our dress code on our
website.
If
I’m interested what do I next?
We first suggest you
review our parent packet (pdf) and then we encourage you
to come take a tour of our campus.
We also invite
your child to spend a day at Brighton free of charge.
Lastly you need to return the completed
registration
forms to our front office. Since we do have such small
class sizes we highly suggest early registration to
guarantee your child a spot.
Can Brighton
students earn college credits?
We have developed a
plan for students, who are willing and able, to earn a
2-year University transferable college
degree while
concurrently earning their high school diploma on our
campus. These are the full RCC college courses
and
students attend classes at the RCC campus.