The
Brighton School
The Brighton School is a nonprofit, independent, nonsectarian,
private elementary school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through
Grade Six. The school was organized by a group of dedicated teachers
who have successfully worked together in private elementary education
for over 15 years.
The Brighton
School offers small class sizes and an individualized curriculum
designed to meet the needs of each student. The Brighton School
also offers an accelerated educational program for gifted and
talented students. In many school systems, special needs are addressed,
but children with advanced skills are left behind. Our program
allows children with exceptional skills to move ahead at their
own pace regardless of their age.
The main
focus of The Brighton School is the total growth and development
of each student. While the curriculum places a strong emphasis
on academic excellence, creativity, self-discipline and respect
are also fostered through the small class setting and nurturing
faculty. We are dedicated to promoting a child’s self esteem,
self confidence and intellectual curiosity.
We are a
traditional elementary school with a strong emphasis on reading,
phonics, mathematics and writing. The Brighton School utilizes
the Treasures Reading Program, by MacMillan/McGraw Hill , and
Modern Curriculum Press mathematics, phonics and spelling. In
addition, the school uses The Six Traits of Writing Program. There
are four main classroom teachers: Pre- Kindergarten, Kindergarten/First
Grade, Second/Third Grade, and Fourth/Fifth/Sixth Grade. The entire
faculty of The Brighton School has had extensive preparation and
experience teaching elementary children. Our specialty teachers
include Spanish, physical education, art, music, science and computer
science. Each experienced specialist is highly qualified and trained
in his or her area of expertise.
Responsive
Classroom and Open Circle approaches to education are both utilized
to teach and learn in an environment that fosters safe, challenging
and joyful classrooms. These programs offer practical strategies
for bringing together social and academic learning throughout
the school day. The Brighton School believes that academic learning
happens best within a positive social context. The school values
responsible community membership and will strive to balance the
needs of the individual student with the needs of the class as
a whole.
The Brighton School prides itself on being “a home away
from home” for its students. The small classes and emphasis
placed on an individualized curriculum allow for a feeling of
comfort and inclusiveness. We understand that elementary school
is a crucial time to lay the foundation for future academic success.
Our mission is to provide our students with a structured and intellectually
stimulating environment where each child can feel secure and know
that their accomplishments are valued.
