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Brightwater AcademyGrades 7 to 12
Now accepting applications for 2027–2028

A school that knows every student by name.

Brightwater Academy serves grades 7 to 12 with small classes, a dedicated advisor for every student and one simple portal for families. Apply, register and follow every grade and payment online.

Start your applicationRegister for the portal
  • Takes about 10 minutes
  • Track your status online
  • Priority deadline January 15, 2027
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Brightwater Academy

Student identification

SY 2026–2027

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Maya

Thompson

Student ID

2026-0142

Grade

Grade 10

Valid through

June 11, 2027

Status

Enrolled

540

students in Grades 7 to 12

14:1

student to teacher ratio

30+

clubs, teams and ensembles

96%

of graduates go on to college

Admissions

From application to first day, in four steps

Everything happens online, and you always know what comes next.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Tell us about your student and family in about ten minutes. You get a reference number right away.

  2. 2

    We review

    Our admissions team reviews applications within five school days and may invite you for a short family interview.

  3. 3

    Register

    Once admitted, your student receives a Student ID number. Students and parents register for the portal with it.

  4. 4

    Start school

    Carry the digital Student ID, follow classes online and keep up with grades and fees from any phone.

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Student and parent portal

School life in one place, for students and parents

Parents can follow every child from one account. Students sign in with their Student ID number.

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  • Grades and report cards

    Quarterly grades as soon as teachers post them, with a printable report card.

  • Fees and receipts

    A clear statement of account with every official receipt and the balance due.

  • Online classes

    Lessons, files and assignments from every teacher. Hand in work from home.

  • Digital Student ID

    Show it on your phone or print it at card size, with a barcode for the library.

  • E-library

    Search the school library and read e-books online, wherever you are.

  • Help when you need it

    Guides for every task and a direct line to our IT support team.

Announcements

What is happening at Brightwater

All announcements

Key dates

The admissions calendar for 2027–2028

Applications after the priority deadline are reviewed while places remain. Mid-year transfers are welcome all year.

  1. Oct12026

    Applications open

    Apply online for the 2027–2028 school year.

  2. Jan152027

    Priority deadline

    Applications received by today are reviewed first.

  3. Feb262027

    Decisions released

    Check your status online with your reference number.

  4. Mar152027

    New student registration

    Approved students register and receive their Student ID.

  5. Aug232027

    First day of school

    Welcome to Brightwater. Bring your Student ID!

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About Brightwater

Small classes, real attention, big ambitions

Since 1987, Brightwater Academy has helped young people grow into confident, curious adults. Every student has an advisor who knows their strengths, and families always know how their child is doing.

  • An advisor for every student
  • Science labs and a modern library
  • Clubs, ensembles and athletics
  • College and career counseling

Ready to join the Brightwater community?

Applications for 2027–2028 are open. Apply by January 15, 2027 for priority review.

Start your applicationCall (555) 555-0142