Academics
Brightwater has four divisions. Each has its own building, its own division head and a program built for that age.
Early Childhood
Pre-K and Kindergarten. Play-based learning, outdoor classroom every day.
Lower School
Grades 1–5. Reading, math, science, Spanish, music, art and PE.
Middle School
Grades 6–8. Advisory, teams of teachers, the Boundary Waters trip.
Upper School
Grades 9–12. 18 AP courses, senior projects, college counseling.
School day
| Division | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K and Kindergarten | 8:15 AM | 2:45 PM (half-day Pre-K ends 11:45 AM) |
| Lower School (Grades 1–5) | 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| Middle School (Grades 6–8) | 7:55 AM | 3:15 PM |
| Upper School (Grades 9–12) | 7:50 AM | 3:20 PM |
On early dismissal days, all divisions end at 12:00 PM. After care is open on early dismissal days.