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One-to-One Private School in Sammamish, WA

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Take a tour of our campus and meet with Campus Director Derek Heinz to learn how one-to-one instruction is helping students meet academic gains.

We are now enrolling students K-12 for full-time, courses, tutoring, summer school, skill-building programs, and SAT/ACT prep.

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Days: Thursdays
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

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Dates: January 6-10, 2025

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm

Located on the Sammamish Plateau, Brightmont Academy offers one-to-one instruction that works. Take advantage of the one-to-one instruction that works. Our unique educational approach is based on 25 years of experience helping students in grades K-12 succeed academically. At Brightmont Academy, we identify and support the needs of each student, whether they struggle with depression and/or anxiety, learning disabilities, health issues or other special needs.

Brightmont’s educational model is mastery-based, empowering students to actively engage in their studies at their own pace while being challenged and supported throughout the learning process. We offer a range of programs throughout the year including full-time school, individual courses, tutoring, and skill-building programs. We offer open enrollment so you can start right away.

Contact our admissions team. We will work with you and your child to design the most effective, personalized instructional plan and choose experienced teachers who best fit your child’s academic needs and learning style.

High School Program

A comprehensive college preparatory program for one academic year of 9th-12th grade.

$33,000

Middle School Program

A program designed to prepare 6th-8th grade students for high school.

$26,600

Elementary School Program

A program designed to prepare 1st-5th grade students for middle school.
$28,800

Individual Semester Courses

Semester courses for 1st-12th grade students. We offer core courses as well as honors and AP courses.

Starting at $3,300

Additional Programs and Services

We also offer tutoring, skill-building programs, a reading intervention program, summer school, and test prep.

Starting at $800

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Student testimonials

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“Brightmont has opened doors for me that would not have been available if I had started as a freshman anywhere else. I am very happy with the experience that I have had here.”

-Cole, grade 11

Parent Testimonials

“Our experience has been wonderful. Our son comes home and can tell us exactly what he learned. We can actually have a conversation. The teachers do as best they can to get the students to interact.”
-Brightmont parent

“Teachers and staff understand my son and his needs. When we need to take a break due to health concerns, they work with us to keep my son making progress. He loves learning once again due to engaging teachers. I am so grateful!”
-Melissa V., Brightmont parent

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Sammamish Campus

Address and Phone

(425) 836-1600

4588 Klahanie Dr. SE, Ste. 401

Issaquah, WA 98029

The Sammamish Plateau Campus is conveniently located in the Klahanie Shopping Center.

Campus Hours

Regular opening hours:

Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-6:00pm

Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Accreditation

Accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED).

Approved by the Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

Meet Derek Heinz

Sammamish Campus Director

Derek has worked in education for more than 25 years, 15 of which were in the role of high school Language Arts teacher, where he taught AP Literature, Shakespeare, British and American Literature, and countless other courses. While working in high schools, he also coached varsity soccer and basketball, both boys’ and girls’ teams. In addition, he has worked as an assistant principal and dean of students at the high school, middle and elementary levels. Derek is passionate about learning, particularly in solving the puzzle that is determining how each student learns best. He loves to work with kids and teachers in an ongoing effort to make learning as accessible and engaging as possible to all.

Derek graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in education and English, and then obtained a master’s degree from Washington State University in education administration. When not working, Derek enjoys writing, reading, cycling, fly fishing and hanging out with his daughter.

Call Derek at (425) 836-1600 or send him a message at derek.heinz@brightmontacademy.com.

Meet Tony Beals

VP of Admissions and Enrollment Solutions

Tony Beals will work with you and your child to design the most effective, personalized instructional plan and choose experienced teachers who best fit your child's academic needs and learning style.

Tony has extensive experience as both a parent and an educator working with students from an array of backgrounds including those with anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, and ODD. He has been in the education industry for over 25 years and has been involved as a teacher, consultant, manager, and leader. He joined us in 2013 after a 13-year career as the Director of Operations for another education organization.

“I am excited to bring my background in education and campus operations, as well as my passion for individualized teaching to ensure a quality education environment for all students,” Tony says. “I believe every student has a unique learning code (kind of like a locker combination) that no matter what their background, if unlocked, will provide an opportunity to learn effectively.’

Send Tony a message at tony.beals@brightmontacademy.com