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 300 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

2024-2025 is an exciting time at Robertson Charter School. Our focus this school year is “The Power of Positivity.” We are on a new trajectory for improved academic performance. We have enhanced our staff and continued to improve our use of technology. We have added STEM to our P.E. and further developed our usage of data to drive decisions throughout the school. Our student population is approximately 300. Our staff is around 47. Each member of our incredible team is committed to our mission and vision. At Robertson Charter School, we are keenly focused on continuously evolving our delivery of an effective and efficient educational system. 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

I am so excited for our 2024-25 school year! This will be my 9th year as principal of this excellent school. We have committed staff, hard-working students, and supportive parents who make up our amazing Wildcat family. I truly am honored to be a part of this school’s administrative team. Our theme for this year is “We Can Do This!” This year, we are focused even more on increasing student growth. I know that if we all work together- teachers, students, and parents – We Can Do This!   Thank you for your partnership with us this school year.
I am looking forward to a fantastic year of increased student growth.