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Brightmont Academy Opens Minnesota Campus
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For Immediate Release
Private school specializing in one-to-one instruction for K-12 students opens in west suburbs
SEATTLE, Wash. and PLYMOUTH, Minn.– September 24, 2013 – Brightmont Academy, a private school specializing in one-to-one instruction, announced today the opening of its Plymouth campus, the first to serve the west suburbs of Minneapolis.
Brightmont Academy’s concept is the first of its kind to open in Minnesota, where one experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning session. Brightmont Academy started 14 years ago in Washington State and has opened nine campuses in five states since its inception.
“One-to-one instruction is the learning approach that works,” said Dr. Brett Wedlund, Plymouth Campus Director. “At Brightmont Academy, our focus is serving the ‘whole student’ and finding creative solutions to improve learning outcomes.”
Brightmont Academy offers a flexible, engaging learning environment. Students have three enrollment options. They can attend full time and earn a diploma issued by Brightmont Academy, take courses to earn credit toward a diploma issued by their local high school or receive K-12 tutoring support.
“We have already experienced how much the greater Minneapolis area values education and welcomes a variety of instructional choices,” said Ruth Wilson, the founder of Brightmont Academy. “Brightmont is a new local school option, one that addresses student needs exclusively through one-to-one instruction.”
“One-to-one instruction at Brightmont Academy fully individualizes the learning process to effectively address a wide range of learning challenges,” Wilson said. “This is a proven model that addresses a range of student needs—from those with learning difficulties to those who just need learning support to graduate or even students who would like to accelerate their studies.”
This campus will serve the growing interest in customized instruction in the west suburb area that includes Plymouth, Wayzata, Maple Grove, Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park.
Brightmont Academy, Plymouth, is currently accepting enrollments and holding open houses Thursday, October 10 and 17 from 4-6 p.m.
Parents can tour the campus, meet the campus director and learn more about the value of one-to-one instruction today. The Plymouth Campus is located at 2855 Glacier Lane, Suite 200 Plymouth, MN 55447 (one block west of highway I-55 and 494 just off Fernbrook Lane).
About Brightmont Academy
Brightmont Academy is an accredited private school that provides one-to-one instruction. One experienced teacher works with one student throughout every learning session. In this research-based approach, the teacher focuses on developing academic and study skills a student needs to be a successful learner. Students can enroll full-time to earn a high school diploma, take a 6th- to 12th-grade individual course for credit, or receive individualized tutoring for all K-12 subjects, study skills, and test preparation. Brightmont Academy has served 1,400 students since 1999 and has campuses in Arizona, California, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington. For more information visit: www.BrightmontAcademy.com.
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