BrightPeaks Academy
A new school for advanced and gifted learners, opening with Pre-K–5 in August 2028 and planning to grow through Grade 12.
The science of discovery.The art of possibility.
Bringing Fulton Science Academy’s educational model to Jacksonville.
Fulton Science Academy is nationally ranked for STEM, college preparation, and private K–12 education. View all 2027 Niche rankings
School at a glance.
The basics, and where planning stands.
Confirmed opening grades
Pre-K through Grade 5
Planned growth: one additional grade each year through Grade 12.
Planned opening
August 2028
Our first school year: 2028–29.
Our educational focus
Advanced & gifted learners
STEAM learning, character development, and college preparation.
Tuition & fees
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Tuition, fees, and payment details will be shared soon.
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A welcome to future BrightPeaks familiesAsk Kelsey about BrightPeaks
Welcome to BrightPeaks.
Kelsey brings 14 years of experience at Fulton Science Academy as a teacher, instructional coordinator, and school administrator. She is leading BrightPeaks’ development phase and is the point of contact for families interested in the school.
Kelsey Brennan, M.Ed.
School Development & Family Engagement Lead
How BrightPeaks, ServePremier, and Fulton Science Academy connect.
BrightPeaks is the new Jacksonville school. ServePremier and Fulton Science Academy bring educational support and experience to its development.
ServePremier Education
Provides educational management support services based on the Fulton Science Academy model.
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Fulton Science Academy
The collaborating Pre-K–12 school in Alpharetta, Georgia. Its educational model and school experience inform the approach being developed for BrightPeaks.
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Science, arts, and advanced learning.
Our planned STEAM education approach connects science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics with strong reading and writing foundations.
Investigate
STEAM education.
Ask questions, investigate, design, and test ideas. Use technology to help document discoveries and communicate thinking.
Create
Visual and performing arts.
Develop imagination, artistic skill, and confidence through opportunities to create and communicate.
Grow
Advanced and gifted education.
Match challenge to readiness, explore ideas in greater depth, and support children as they build confidence and understanding.
Our school model
Our approach to learning and character.
Based on Fulton Science Academy’s educational model and supported by ServePremier Education, our planned approach connects advanced and gifted education, STEAM education, research and innovation, and character education.
Explore the educational model
- 01Academic excellence & personalized learning
- 02STEAM education, research & innovation
- 03Character education, wellbeing & belonging
- 04Leadership, service & global citizenship
- 05Exploration, creativity & personal growth
- 06College preparation, learning & life
College preparation starts with strong foundations.
In the elementary years, that means reading well, thinking mathematically, asking questions, and learning to work independently. As BrightPeaks adds grades through Grade 12, college preparation is part of our long-term educational vision.
I CARE · Values for everyday lifeHow we learn.
How we learn.
How we treat one another.
Integrity
Choose honesty.
Curiosity
Keep asking why.
Advocacy
Speak up for others.
Resiliency
Learn. Adapt. Try again.
Empathy
Understand and care.
Family inquiries are open
Tell us about your family.
Ask a question or request opening and admissions information.
Kelsey welcomes your family’s questions as we prepare for August 2028. You can also choose to receive opening and admissions updates by email.
This is an initial inquiry. Applications are not yet open.
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Notice of nondiscriminatory policy as to students
BrightPeaks Academy of Science and Arts admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.