Our Philosophy of Education

“All students have the right to learn. All students have the capacity to learn. Everyone is a student.”

Our Mission

The mission of Robertson Charter School is to provide a world class education to youth, with special concern for at-risk students, in Decatur, IL, through rigorous curriculum and character development; to focus on each students’ uniqueness, interests, and potential, in order to help them succeed in life.

Our History

Robertson Charter School began as a dream. The idea was to provide an alternative educational opportunity for students and their families living in Decatur, Illinois. After nearly eighteen months of preparation, the school was opened in July, 2001 with 67 students. Initially, Robertson accommodated Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. After a difficult first few months, the school quickly began to be established as a new premier school of choice. The initial goal was to add one grade per year until 8th Grade. This goal was accomplished in the 2006/2007 school year. Robertson Charter School is a “public school of choice.” We are connected with Decatur Public School District 61.

We have smaller class sizes (typically about 25 students) which allows us to spend more time with each student. We have state-of-the-art computer technology to assist our students in mastering the fundamentals in reading and math. We have approximately 335 students and 46 staff. RCS has its own fleet of school buses. All bus drivers work exclusively for Robertson Charter School. Our fleet is maintained by our own transportation manager.

Alternative Schools have given many people the right to choose the best place for their child’s education. Robertson Charter School has become that ‘school of choice’ in Decatur. We are extremely proud of all our teachers, teaching assistants, and other staff members. We are especially proud of our administrative staff. Additionally, our Board of Directors has proven to be an irreplaceable asset. Discover the difference that being a part of Robertson Charter School can be.

President’s Message

2022-2023 is an exciting time at Robertson Charter School. We have new curriculum (2021), new technology (2022), and a renewed passion for helping our students EXCEL. We expect to make great strides in student academic achievement this year. This will happen by everyone pulling together and giving their best – students, parents, teachers, and all other staff. We will overcome the challenges of the past couple years in which we were dealing with the COVID pandemic and other socio-economic challenges. Safety is always top of mind for us. We will be working hard to sanitize, disinfect, and take every other precaution necessary to operate in the safest possible manner. Our student population is approximately 300. Our staff is around 45. At Robertson Charter School, we are absolutely committed to continuous evolution in the delivery of effective and efficient education. When you’re connected to Robertson Charter School, you’re connected to one of the premier charter schools in America, and the premier school of choice in Decatur.

Principal’s Message

Welcome Wildcats to the 2022-23 school year! This is my 7th year as principal of this amazing school. I truly am honored to be a part of this school’s administrative team. Our theme for the year is EXCEL. We will be inspiring our students to not only grow but excel in all academic areas. I believe that it is important for parents, students, teachers, and administrators to work together to create an environment where all students excel academically, socially, and emotionally. All students can be successful when given the right amount of encouragement and support. I look forward to an awesome school year.