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Brookstone School

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The school at a glance
Fees NGN 8,250 - 24,650
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 809
Type Co-educational
Opened 1951
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Spanish, French
Typical class size 11
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Brookstone School in Columbus serves students from 3K through Grade 12 on a single 100-plus acre campus. The independent day program enrolls more than 800 students across Preschool, Lower, Intermediate, Middle and Upper Schools, with an AP emphasis in the Upper School and 22 AP classes alongside 18 honors courses. The curriculum is organized by division, offering a play-based Preschool program, a reading and writing workshop approach in the Lower School, and a 1:1 technology environment in Middle School, followed by rigorous college preparatory study in Upper School. The Learning Center provides accommodations for students with learning differences. Facilities include Mack Strong Stadium, five playing fields, two gyms, ten tennis courts, an outdoor track, Turner Center Auditorium, and the Cheves Athletics Center gallery. The school purposefully develops servant leadership and character through programs like the Prefect leadership program and a strong emphasis on service, loyalty, courage, wisdom, and responsibility today.

The Essentials

Brookstone School has 809 pupils, typical class sizes of 11.

Location
The Brookstone School is located at 440 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904, United States. The campus sits on a large site in Columbus, Georgia, and is accessible via major roadways in the Bradley Park area. The school is situated in Columbus, Georgia, United States.

Stages
Preschool (3K–Pre-K) through Upper School (9–12); 3K–12 program with divisions: Preschool, Lower School (Kindergarten–3rd), Intermediate School (4th–5th), Middle School (6th–8th), Upper School (9th–12th).

Type
Independent college preparatory day school.

Additional learning support
The Learning Center provides accommodations, remediation, and support for learning differences, including ADD/ADHD and reading disorders; accommodations policy and documentation procedures are in place.

Religious affiliation
Judeo-Christian ethic.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school.

Uniform Requirement
The school maintains a formal uniform policy; standardized dress is worn daily and uniforms must be purchased from Lands' End or the Cougar Shop.

Food Options
Lunches are included for kindergarten through grade 12.

Governance and Ownership
Private, independent, day school; governed by a Board of Trustees.
Fees

Annual tuition at Brookstone School ranges from NGN 8,250 to NGN 24,650 for 2026/27.

Application Fees

- A non‑refundable application fee is required at the time of submission. The commonly listed amount is USD 50.

Tuition (2026–2027 academic year) — annual amounts by grade

- Beginners: USD 8,250.00.
- Pre‑K: USD 15,150.00.
- Kindergarten: USD 16,975.00.
- Grades 1–3: USD 20,300.00.
- Grades 4–5: USD 22,925.00.
- Grades 6–8: USD 23,625.00.
- Grades 9–12: USD 24,650.00.

These annual tuition amounts include lunches for grades K–12, insurance, testing (except AP exams), laboratory fees, and lower/intermediate school book rental fees; Middle School and Upper School families are responsible for costs of all books and devices required for courses.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options offered: 1) one early payment of full tuition (due May 30); 2) three equal installments (due May 30, September 30, and January 30); or 3) ten monthly payments (financed for a 5% fee/interest rate that includes Tuition Refund Insurance).

- Example installment amounts (arithmetic based on the listed annual tuition and the school's payment options):
- Three equal installments = annual tuition ÷ 3 (rounded to cents).
- Ten monthly payments on the financed plan = (annual tuition × 1.05) ÷ 10 (rounded to cents).

Calculated examples (rounded to cents):
- Beginners (USD 8,250): 3‑install = USD 2,750.00; 10‑pay (5% finance) = USD 866.25 per month.
- Pre‑K (USD 15,150): 3‑install = USD 5,050.00; 10‑pay = USD 1,590.75 per month.
- Kindergarten (USD 16,975): 3‑install = USD 5,658.33; 10‑pay = USD 1,782.38 per month.
- Grades 1–3 (USD 20,300): 3‑install = USD 6,766.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,131.50 per month.
- Grades 4–5 (USD 22,925): 3‑install = USD 7,641.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,407.13 per month.
- Grades 6–8 (USD 23,625): 3‑install = USD 7,875.00; 10‑pay = USD 2,480.63 per month.
- Grades 9–12 (USD 24,650): 3‑install = USD 8,216.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,588.25 per month.

(These installment and monthly figures are mathematical calculations based on the school's published annual tuition and the payment plans described.)

Boarding fees

- Brookstone operates as a day school and does not offer a boarding program; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and routine additional fees

- Uniforms: a standardized uniform is required; all standardized dress items must be purchased through Lands' End or the school's Cougar Shop (on‑campus). Expect to purchase shirts, bottoms, outerwear, and any division‑specific items for each student. Uniform costs are billed/paid directly to the vendor and vary by item.

- Books and devices: Middle School and Upper School families are responsible for the cost of books and required devices; lower/intermediate book rental fees are included in tuition. AP exam fees and some course‑specific materials (where applicable) are not included in tuition.

- Extended Day / after‑school care: an after‑school Extended Day program exists and is billed separately to families who use it; families are billed for time used. (Families should expect additional charges for Extended Day or similar supervised care outside regular school hours.)

- Incidental or activity fees: some extracurricular activities, athletics, fine arts materials, travel for competition or trips, and optional program fees may be billed separately to family accounts during the year.

Refund information

- The family's financial obligation is for the full annual tuition as stated in the school's enrollment contract; the school does not refund tuition or cancel unpaid obligations if a student withdraws during the academic year. The school's Tuition Refund Plan (insurance) will pay benefits to the school subject to the policy terms and amount insured, which provides assistance in meeting the family's financial obligation in qualifying circumstances.

Fee payment options and practical notes on payments

- Tuition and fees are managed through the school's tuition/payment portal (Blackbaud/parent.blackbaud.school). Families may use the school's online tuition portal to schedule payments. Blackbaud's tuition platform commonly accepts bank account (ACH/direct debit) payments and credit/debit card payments; platform or processing fees may apply depending on payment method and the school's settings. Expect the school to offer bank draft (ACH) and credit/debit card payment options through the tuition portal.

Summary (key facts for parents)

- Annual tuition is set by grade (see the list above for 2026–2027 year).
- Payment choices: full early payment (due May 30), three equal installments (May 30 / Sept 30 / Jan 30), or ten monthly financed payments (5% fee; includes Tuition Refund Insurance).
- Application fee is required (commonly USD 50).
- Uniforms, books/devices for MS/US, Extended Day, extracurricular/activity fees, and AP exam fees are additional to tuition as noted.
- The family is contractually responsible for full annual tuition; the Tuition Refund Plan provides insured relief in covered withdrawal circumstances.
Academics

Brookstone School teaches Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Brookstone's curriculum is organized into Preschool, Lower School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and Upper School on a 100-acre campus. Preschool provides a play-based program with literacy, mathematics, science and social studies, plus enrichment and Spanish. Lower School uses a reading and writing workshop approach and Singapore Math, with M.A.S.T.E.R Lab, Spanish, art, music and physical education. Intermediate School emphasizes socioemotional learning, executive functioning and leadership, with a Morning Meeting and a four-to-five period day that includes PE, Spanish, Technology, Art and Music. Middle School is a 1:1 technology environment offering English, math, science, social studies and world languages, plus music, drama, public speaking, creative writing, STEAM and leadership through The Coalition and advising. Upper School has 22 AP classes and 18 honors courses, with many electives; the goal is 100% college attendance, graduation requires 22.5 credits, and The Learning Center provides accommodations for learning differences.

Exam Results
Brookstone offers 9 Honors and 22 Advanced Placement courses. In 2025, 75 students received AP Scholar recognitions (44 Scholars, 7 with Honors, 24 with Distinction). Brookstone has 809 students in 3K–12, with 295 in the Upper School and 70 in the Class of 2025. The school reports a 100% college acceptance rate.

Higher Education Progression
Brookstone graduates matriculate to a broad array of colleges and universities. Class of 2023–2025 acceptances include Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia, among others. The 2025 College Profile shows 856 colleges and universities were applied to, 75 AP Scholars (44 Scholars, 7 with Honors, 24 with Distinction), and 100 scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2024. The Class of 2025 totals 70 graduates, with 295 students in the Upper School.

Gifted and Talented
The Upper School offers 22 AP classes and 18 honors courses for advanced students; The Learning Center provides accommodations and support for learning differences.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brookstone School is committed to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and faculty. The school has dedicated counselors working directly with students in all divisions and a full‑time nurse serving the entire school. The Counseling Department provides programs for parents, students, and faculty to learn, strategize, and develop a sense of shared community, and the school hosts speakers each year to inform and inspire the community. Wellness in 90 Videos offers quick, 90‑second insights on various wellness topics for students and parents. Counseling services include Individual Counseling, Student Psychoeducation, Group Counseling, and Parent Psychoeducation, with additional support resources for parents such as speaker topics and Hatch Joy Parent Resilience Training. The school's counseling team includes Jacob Crowder (Director of Wellness) for the Upper School, Haley Champion (3K–5th Grade Counselor), and Jenni Lowell (Middle School Counselor). The Spring Community Read is a school event that engages the community in literacy and dialogue.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Brookstone recognizes and celebrates learning differences, emphasizing that learning styles are as unique as each child. The Cheves Family Learning Center focuses on Learning Differences by providing heightened awareness, early intervention, remediation, and ongoing support for both students and families. Accommodations Policy and Procedures and Documentation and Paperwork Policy guide how support is implemented and documented. Brookstone notes that approximately 25% of school‑age children have ADD/ADHD or reading disorders and about 15–20% have dyslexia, underscoring the need for individualized supports. The Learning Center offers accommodations and targeted remediation to help students develop their strengths and meet their learning goals.

Mental Wellbeing
Brookstone emphasizes the social, emotional, and physical well‑being of students and faculty, with a strong counseling program that serves 3K–12 and a dedicated clinic presence through the Student Life team. Counseling services cover individual, group, and psychoeducational formats for students and families, and there are resources for parents, including speaker topics and resilience programming (e.g., Hatch Joy). Wellness in 90 Videos provide succinct, practical wellness tips for quick learning and habit formation, aimed at both students and parents. The school hosts regular programming and speakers on topics related to mental health, anxiety, addiction, and coping strategies to support overall mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Brookstone maintains Harassment Policies that affirm bullying, harassment, and hazing will not be tolerated and that the school will educate the community about these behaviors. Anyone who feels bullied or harassed should report to the appropriate school official, and inappropriate behaviors are disciplined accordingly. Harassment includes actions based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability, and Brookstone strives to maintain an environment free of harassment. Hazing is not tolerated and students or witnesses should report such conduct to a Principal or counselor. The Sexual Harassment Policy requires reporting to the Principal, Headmaster, or business manager, with provisions ensuring proper reporting and investigation. These safeguarding policies are described in the Brookstone Family Handbook.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1951, Brookstone School is Columbus's only 3K through 12 independent college preparatory program. Brookstone serves more than 800 students across five divisions on a 100-acre campus. The school is founded on a Judeo-Christian ethic and emphasizes core values of loyalty, courage, wisdom, honor, service, respect, and leadership. Its mission centers on servant leadership and character development to prepare students for lives of engagement and service to others.

Community
Brookstone's community emphasizes belonging; the school describes a strong, supportive atmosphere as one of its greatest strengths and invites students to explore new clubs and parents to get involved through volunteering. Brookstone Alumni span over 50 years and stay connected through events such as Homecoming, the Distinguished Alumni Society, the Spring Arts Festival, and Career Day. Explore Columbus shows Brookstone's commitment to partnering with local organizations to provide an enhanced educational experience.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Brookstone Parents Association (BPA) promotes cooperation and unity among parents, faculty, staff, and students. It encourages parental engagement and service in the school community, enriching understanding of Brookstone programs—from athletics to arts and ongoing parent education. The BPA provides opportunities for parents to get involved, including Parent Volunteers, Cougar Nation Athletic Booster Club, Arts Alliance, BPA News, and BPA Business Partners. The 2025-2026 BPA Executive Committee leads the organization, with officers such as President, Past President, President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer, and with committees for Technology, Communications, Arts Alliance, Cougar Nation, Volunteers, and Social Media; division representatives span Preschool through Upper School. The BPA supports Brookstone through volunteer hours and financial contributions to programs and faculty.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Brookstone sits on a 100+ acre campus in Columbus that serves five divisions: Preschool, Lower School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and Upper School. The campus hosts about 800+ students across five divisions. The athletic and performing arts facilities include Mack Strong Stadium, five playing fields, two gymnasiums, ten tennis courts, and an outdoor synthetic surface track. The Cheves Athletics Center includes a gallery highlighting Brookstone Athletics through the years. Turner Center Auditorium hosts fine arts performances and is a venue used for Upper School theatre.

Sports Facilities
Brookstone's athletic facilities include five playing fields, two gymnasiums, ten tennis courts, an outdoor synthetic track, and Mack Strong Stadium, a lighted facility seating more than 1,000 spectators. The Cheves Athletic Center houses a gallery highlighting Brookstone Athletics through the years. The 100+ acre campus supports a broad interscholastic program across many sports. The campus map provides a view of the athletic venues.

Academic Facilities
The Learning Center at Brookstone is the Cheves Family Learning Center, opened in September 1983. It supports learning differences with accommodations, remediation, and relationship-building for students and families. Brookstone provides an Accommodations Policy and Procedures and a Documentation and Paperwork Policy through The Learning Center.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Brookstone offers Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Music, with the Arts Alliance supporting the Fine and Performing Arts Department. The visual arts program emphasizes higher order thinking and cultural understanding. The performing arts program includes an Upper School Theatre that produces four shows annually. Fine Arts Courses include Piano, Guitar, Vocal Performance, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, AP Studio Art, and Theatre. Fine Arts Opportunities include recitals, competitions, and festivals such as GMEA events and Scholastic competitions. Fine Arts Honors Societies include Tri-M Music Honor Society, International Thespian Society, and National Art Honor Society. Brookstone has hosted One Act Play Championships (five championships to date). Turner Center Auditorium hosts many of these performances.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Brookstone offers an expansive array of middle and upper school clubs, including Aquarium Club, Art Club, Bird Club, Book Club, BSU, Chess Club, FIRE Club, The Grateful Dead Club, Math Club, Senior Citizens Social Club, Theatre Helps, Creative Writing Club, Crumbl Cookie Club, Culinary Club, French Club, Guitar Club, History Club, Robotics, Science Olympiad, Serving in Style Club, Sourdough Club, Spanish Club, STEM Club, Holiday Party Club, Notes for GOATS, X-Treme Sports & Outdoors Club, and FCA. Honor societies include National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Classical League, Société Honoraire Français, Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Nacional, National Science Honor Society, National History Honor Society (RHO KAPPA), Tri M, International Thespian Society (Thespian Troupe 2936), Zeta Omicron, and the National Art Honors Society.

Arts & Creative
Visual Arts is offered from Lower through Upper School, with a Foundations of Art curriculum and courses in Drawing, Painting, Ceramics/Pottery, Sculpture, and AP Art and Design; Upper School portfolios are developed through advanced art study. The Performing Arts program features a robust theatre program with multiple annual productions, opportunities for involvement across grade levels, and recognition for regional and state competition results. The Music program provides choir, piano, and other vocal/instrumental offerings, with performance opportunities and ensembles connected to broader festivals and competitions. The Brookstone Arts Alliance (Arts BPA) supports the Fine and Performing Arts through fundraising, events, production support, visiting artists, and outreach programs.

Cultural & Language
French Club and Spanish Club are offered for Middle and Upper School students, with language-focused honor societies such as Société Honoraire Français (French Honor Society) and Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica Nacional (Spanish Honor Society). Latin language study and related honors are recognized through National Classical League/LATIN honors, reflecting the school's emphasis on language and cultural culture. The school also supports cultural clubs like BSU (cultural affinity group) as part of its broad extracurricular ecosystem.

Social & Hobbies
Brookstone offers a wide range of social and hobby-based clubs, including the Aquarium Club, Art Club, Book Club, Chess Club, Theatre Helps, Creative Writing Club, Crumbl Cookie Club, Culinary Club, Sourdough Club, and X-Treme Sports & Outdoors Club, among others. There are also social-oriented groups such as the Senior Citizens Social Club and notes-based clubs like Notes for GOATS, providing diverse opportunities for student engagement beyond academics. These clubs foster peer connections, collaboration, and shared interests across grades.

Community & Service
Brookstone fosters community involvement through the Prefect Program, the school's primary student leadership initiative designed to increase leadership opportunities and provide training. The Cub Program offers themed after-school camps for 3K–5th grade, featuring activities in arts, athletics, and other interests. The Serving in Style Club provides service-oriented activities, and Brookstone Extended offers licensed after-school programming with enrichment activities. Together, these programs support student engagement, mentoring, and service within the Brookstone community.

Leadership & Professional
The Brookstone Prefect Program is the primary student leadership program, aimed at increasing leadership opportunities, providing structure, relevance, and leadership training, with selective merit-based criteria for participation.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Brookstone provides a comprehensive athletics program with 24 varsity athletic sports and a history of state championships; facilities include five playing fields, two gymnasiums, ten tennis courts, an outdoor track, and Mack Strong Stadium. Counseling and Wellness services are anchored by dedicated counselors in all divisions and a full-time nurse, supporting physical, social, cognitive, academic, and emotional well-being. Brookstone Extended offers licensed after-school care with a variety of enrichment programs to support students after dismissal. Wellness resources, including a speaker series and Wellness in 90 videos, supplement daily school life to promote overall well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches Spanish. The Lower School curriculum includes Spanish as part of the program. Lower School covers Kindergarten through 3rd grade.
Admissions

Admissions
Brookstone School invites applicants through an online enrollment process. The Admissions Team includes Anne Parker (Director of Enrollment) and Meg Baker (Assistant Director of Enrollment). Shadow dates will be scheduled in congruence with your child's testing date, and shadow days let a student sit in classes, some specials, and lunch; this is a requirement for all applicants seeking admission to grades 6-11. Families can register for open houses and apply online. The Financial Aid (Tuition Assistance) process opens February 1, 2025; enrollment must be submitted online before applying for financial aid; the Financial Aid application is accessed online via online.factsmgt.com. The school's address is 440 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904, and the phone number is 706-324-1392.

Scholarships
Tuition Assistance is offered. The Financial Aid application opens February 1, 2025; an online enrollment application must be submitted before applying for financial aid; the Financial Aid application is accessed online via online.factsmgt.com.
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