Brighton Middle has the K12 planet where parents can see their child's progress throughout the year. They even put their lesson plans on line for me to view. The online books were great.Brighton Middle is the school for my children.
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/09
BMS is one of the best schools all around! Teachers are very helpful if you dont understand something they will go right back over it till you ace it! If you ask me its the best middle school in the whole county,and they just made a tennis team! GO CARDINALS!
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Posted by a student on 07/27/09
This statement is very true, Please post this again. I believe think that BMS, along with other schools I'm sure, is quite focused on giving opportunity to the children of the staff members. Point blank they are given priority over other children. Subjects like Algebra and Spanish are only offered to
... Read more an elite few and even then it's by the 'teachers discretion'. Sure, good grades should be rewarded but if a child wants to learn and is passing with respectable grades they should be able to take subjects that they want to if their parents approve. If you want to know how things are run at BMS look at the children who are on the ball teams, the cheer squad, the annual staff, the volleyball team. Then count how many of those children are family members of the staff. Enough said. It's not what you know it's who you Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
Six months ago we moved our family from Shelby County to Tipton County. I have been thrilled with the school system we are a part of. As a part of Tipton County Schools, I think Brighton Middle is an excellent school. My child has flourished because of not only their high academic standards but also
... Read more because of the quality of teachers they hire as well as the smaller class sizes. I am disappointed, however, that they don't offer boy's soccer, golf, or tennis. Hopefully that will come as the school grows. I also don't like how they rotate their extracurricular classes. My son has PE everyday for 9 weeks and then he won't have it again until next year...etc. I have not seen a whole lot of parent involvement, either. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
I'm a student at Brighton Middle School.I have had no problem with the teachers.The school's a great school to learn at it's a safe enviroment.The teachers are the BEST you can talk to them about anything and they will listen. I LOVE to go although i'm only in 6th grade I love the school and knew I would.
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Posted by a student on 12/16/05
I am a student at brighton middle.I am very pleased with the teachers/faculty/adminestraters,ect. Keep up the good work teachers.I am in the 8th grade and i know that i will miss the school and staff. good luck to all the athletic teams....i was on the volleyball team and have ran on the track team
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Posted by a student on 11/29/05
I think that BMS, along with other schools I'm sure, is quite focused on giving opportunity to the children of the staff members. Point blank they are given priority over other children. Subjects like Algebra and Spanish are only offered to an elite few and even then it's by the 'teachers discretion'.
... Read more Sure, good grades should be rewarded but if a child WANTS to learn and is passing with respectable grades they should be able to take subjects that they want to if their parents approve. If you want to know how things are run at BMS look at the children who are on the ball teams, the cheer squad, the annual staff, the volleyball team. Then count how many of those children are family members of the staff. Enough said. It's not what you know it's who you know. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/28/05
My son has been in the Brighton School system since kindergarten. He's now in 7th grade, an A-B student, and a future football player. I am extremely happy with BMS staff and facilities. The teachers go above and beyond their required duties and make the students feel like they belong. Keep up the good
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/05
My son has been in Brighton Middle since 5th grade, and he's now in 7th. So far, I have had no problems whatsoever with the school or it's staff/faculty. All teachers/administration have been ready and willing to talk, or just listen, any time the need arises. They also plan good activities and encourage
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1,001
Students per teacher:
40
Full-time teachers:
25
Number of classrooms:
45
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Brighton schools — Brighton Middle School is located at 7785 Highway 51 S, Brighton TN 38011. 7785 Highway 51 S is in the Hill neighborhood and 38011 ZIP code in Brighton, TN The school district for Brighton Middle School is the Tipton County School District. Brighton Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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