September News

Tiffany Samson • September 15, 2020

Brightmont Academy is in full swing for the '20-21 academic year! We have 16 campuses across the U.S. in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington.



  • See the '20-21 Academic Year Calendar.
  • We enroll students year-round.
  • All our campuses are open for in-person instruction.
  • Students who are sick or are not able to attend in person can do remote learning via Google Meet.
  • We have campus safety guidelines in response to COVID-19. Our staff and students are well versed in the safety protocols and have been very cooperative.
  • All parents and students have online access to the student's schedule and curriculum.
  • We are now offering tutoring for 1st and 2nd grade students. Students in grades 1-12 can get tutoring on their school curriculum including at-home packets.

We ensure students' health and safety by:

  • sanitizing surfaces, chairs, and writing utensils in classrooms between class sessions
  • cleaning and disinfecting work stations and common areas regularly
  • any necessary additional learning materials are provided for students to keep, so that they do not need to be shared
  • using visual cues to help ensure physical distancing


Brightmont students are practicing our new safety guidelines:

  • bringing a face covering to campus and wearing on campus at all times except during lunch
  • keeping a proper distance in classrooms, hallways, and common areas
  • bringing lunch, snacks and drinks as needed as the kitchen areas are closed
  • eating before entering the classroom
  • timely pickup after their sessions are finished for the day
Two women wearing masks are standing next to each other in front of a computer.

Student Highlight

Congratulations to Sierra, one of our recent graduates! Her ceremony was heart felt and touching. We wish Sierra the best in her future endeavors!

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Flexible Learning Options: In-Person and Online

Students have the options of getting instruction in person and through remote learning. In either case, it is important that all students have a plan for using Google Meet to attend their scheduled sessions from home, if needed.



Remote learning includes establishing a quiet place in your home where your student will not be interrupted and where any possible distractions have been removed. Students should sit at a table with ample lighting, versus on a couch or a bed, and pets should be kept away. Younger students benefit, in particular, from adult support or check-ins during sessions whenever possible.

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Campus Improvements

The Birmingham campus completed two remodeling projects over the summer months. Our Homework Studio area has been remodeled so that computer stations can be socially distanced. In addition, we have added six new classrooms for our teachers as we continue to grow!



The Redmond campus is also expanding and will be completed this month. We will have 14 new classrooms!

Club Updates

This school year students at our Sammamish campus are participating in the new Marathon Kids hybrid program. Teacher John Kernan will be registering the club on October 1, which coincides with the 3-year anniversary of our running club!



Film club is now enrolling for September at the Broomfield campus.

ACT® and SAT® Test and Registration Dates

Brightmont Academy offers Test Prep services. Click here to learn more about preparing for your test.



Parents need to register their student for the ACT and SAT tests on the ACT and SAT websites.

ACT Test Dates

Check the ACT website for registration informationFAQs, and important updates.

SAT Test Dates

Public health restrictions and high demand will result in limited seating capacity for students in certain areas. Check the SAT® website for more information.

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