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As parents, we know what type of school experience our children need. Thankfully, TRG gives us options.

Parents Seek Best Schools to Give Children Best Futures

The Romine Group manages charter public schools that excel in the basics, plus more

Parents choose charter public schools managed by The Romine Group (TRG) because they’re looking for something more for their children. Typically, parents seek:

  • More individualized attention to help their children excel.
  • Strong values and character as part of the school culture.
  • Energized, highly engaged teachers dedicated to the success of each student.
  • Excellence in the basics, plus programs in arts and technology, for example.
  • Collaboration between families and the school.
  • Continually updated curriculum and lessons relevant to today’s world.

Each TRG school is independently and locally operated, designed to meet the unique needs of the community.

The Romine Group has supported the startup and operation of more than two dozen charter public schools since 1996.

TRG currently is supporting a half dozen schools in development across the nation, as well as managing four existing schools.

You make the choice to give your child the best education possible. We're here to work with you.

What To Expect

Choosing a School is One of the Biggest Decisions a Parent Will Make

TRG charter public schools excel in the basics … plus arts education, technology instruction, character development, etc.

When parents choose a charter public school managed by The Romine Group, they’re working hard to give their children the best possible education. They’re going above and beyond to pave the way to the best possible future.

By choosing a TRG school, parents can expect:

  • A strong partnership between parents and educators, on behalf of each child;
  • An unwavering commitment to academic excellence in the basics and beyond;
  • A school culture built on strong values, including respect, honesty and integrity;
  • Educators who are constantly improving their lessons, passionate about students, and committed to achievement; and
  • A hands-on, rich educational experience that often includes more hours of instruction than in other schools and frequent homework that builds skills, with support needed from parents, especially in the elementary grades.

Education is a life-long journey. It’s a joint effort between home and school.  A high-quality education is something every child, in every community, deserves to experience. Choose your child’s school wisely.  Visit several options, if possible. Talk with school leaders, teachers and parents of current students.  You’ll be amazed by what you learn.

 

Start a School

Secure the Support and Expertise You Need to Start a Charter School

It takes a team of experts to complete the intensive process of starting a charter school. TRG is your team.

The Romine Group supports educators, parents, and communities in making their vision for excellent schools a reality

Starting a new charter school is a monumental feat. 

To submit a charter application, you’ll need mountains of paperwork:

  • A detailed curriculum;
  • A fine-tuned operational structure;
  • A well-developed budget;
  • A leadership plan, etc.

When it’s done, the application will fill the largest three-ring binder you can buy. Sometimes two.

Once you receive a charter to open, you’ll need hundreds of thousands of dollars to secure a building, renovate it, hire staff, order books, technology and supplies …

At The Romine Group, we give you the expertise, support, systems, structure and financial wherewithal to bring your school to reality. 

We know extraordinary education.  We’ll help you create it for your children.

Services

TRG supports your efforts, from developing the charter application, to securing a building, to hiring staff, and ensuring governmental compliance.

TRG Combines Business + Educational Expertise to Open and Operate Charter Schools

Whether you’re pre-operational or open and pursuing continual improvement, The Romine Group supports you in achieving educational excellence

Our pre-operational services include hands-on support in:

  • Conducting community meetings with parents, leaders and educators to understand what they want in a school
  • Developing an exhaustive charter application — a monstrous document detailing your educational program, budget, curriculum, governance structure, etc.
  • Locating a site, planning renovations or preparing for new construction
  • Identifying an administrator and creating a highly effective educational team
  • Applying for a charter school startup grant

Our operational services following receipt of a charter include:

  • Securing startup funds
  • Overseeing renovation or construction
  • Purchasing books, technology, supplies, and materials
  • Hiring and training leaders and staff
  • Marketing and recruitment of students
  • Ensuring ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Supporting continual improvement in educational offerings and achievement

Bottom line: starting and operating a school requires educational excellence and business acumen. The Romine Group gives you both.

Select Standards

Educators at TRG Schools view academic excellence as a requirement for every child.

TRG Schools Uphold Higher Standards to Accelerate Achievement & Student Development

“Select Standards” guide school leaders, teachers in use of best practices for operational excellence

At schools served by The Romine Group, educators are obsessed with extraordinary education. We continuously seek best practices, including through 12 “Select Standards” we all share. Examples of those standards include:

  1. Mission and vision. Striving for excellence is a given. Beyond that, each school advances chosen concepts such as character, value, artistry, diversity, etc.
  2. 21st century learning objectives. We review and update objectives for every lesson, so everything we do is relevant in tomorrow’s world.
  3. Assessments. Are children making progress? What specific concepts have they mastered … or not? If they’re not “getting it,” why not? We measure. Evaluate. Adapt. Then we start the process again.
  4. Research-based instructional practices. Education is an amazing science. Research emerges constantly that can improve instructional strategies, classroom management, and curriculum design. We keep up, so students achieve more.
  5. Remediation and enrichment. Every student should have an individualized learning plan tailored to his or her strengths and challenges. Our lessons, assistance and programs proactively take all children forward.
  6. Professional development. Educational practices evolve swiftly, so we make high-quality professional development a priority. Our teams study with some of the greatest, most energized, most inspiring leaders in education.

The Select Standards are supported by corporate staff at The Romine Group. It’s one of the ways TRG combines business practices with the pursuit of educational excellence.

Starting a school, or bringing one to excellence, is a rigorous process. We're happy to discuss how we might help you.

What To Do Next

Starting a Charter Public School?
Call The Romine Group.

Interested in starting a new charter public school? Need help bringing an existing charter school to excellence?

The Romine Group and its leadership team would be happy to speak with you.

Call us at 586-731-5300 or send us an email by clicking here.

Contact Us

Whether you're a parent, community leader or educator seeking a great school, we would be delighted to speak with you. 
 
The Romine Group
7877 Stead, Ste. 100
Utica, MI 48317
Office:  586-731-5300
Fax:  586-731-5307

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Select Standards

Educators at TRG Schools view academic excellence as a requirement for every child.

TRG Schools Uphold Higher Standards to Accelerate Achievement & Student Development

“Select Standards” guide school leaders, teachers in use of best practices for operational excellence

At schools served by The Romine Group, educators are obsessed with extraordinary education. We continuously seek best practices, including through 12 “Select Standards” we all share.  Examples of those standards include:

  1. Mission and vision. Striving for excellence is a given. Beyond that, each school advances chosen concepts such as character, value, artistry, diversity, etc.
  2. 21st century learning objectives. We review and update objectives for every lesson, so everything we do is relevant in tomorrow’s world.
  3. Assessments. Are children making progress? What specific concepts have they mastered … or not?  If they’re not “getting it,” why not? We measure. Evaluate. Adapt. Then we start the process again. 
  4. Research-based instructional practices.  Education is an amazing science. Research emerges constantly that can improve instructional strategies, classroom management, and curriculum design. We keep up, so students achieve more.
  5. Remediation and enrichment.  Every student should have an individualized learning plan tailored to his or her strengths and challenges. Our lessons, assistance and programs proactively take all children forward.
  6. Professional development. Educational practices evolve swiftly, so we make high-quality professional development a priority. Our teams study with some of the greatest, most energized, most inspiring leaders in education.

The Select Standards are supported by corporate staff at The Romine Group. It’s one of the ways TRG combines business practices with the pursuit of educational excellence.

Current Schools

Choosing a School is One of the Biggest Decisions a Parent Will Make

TRG charter public schools excel in the basics… plus arts education, technology instruction, character development, etc.

When parents choose a charter public school managed by The Romine Group, they’re working hard to give their children the best possible education. They’re going above and beyond to pave the way to the best possible future.

By choosing a TRG school, parents can expect:

  • A strong partnership between parents and educators, on behalf of each child;
  • An unwavering commitment to academic excellence in the basics and beyond;
  • A school culture built on strong values, including respect, honesty and integrity;
  • Educators who are constantly improving their lessons, passionate about students, and committed to achievement; and
  • A hands-on, rich educational experience that often includes more hours of instruction than in other schools and frequent homework that builds skills, with support needed from parents, especially in the elementary grades.

Education is a life-long journey. It’s a joint effort between home and school.  A high-quality education is something every child, in every community, deserves to experience. Choose your child’s school wisely.  Visit several options, if possible. Talk with school leaders, teachers and parents of current students. You’ll be amazed by what you learn.

Website

Fayetteville, NC | (910) 849-0888

At Capitol Encore, we believe that students, families, staff members and the community must partner to provide a learning experience that fulfills our mission and produces individuals that inquire - think curiously, imagine - think beyond, innovate - think creatively, and inspire - influence excellence in a global society. We believe that academic excellence will produce critical thinkers whom are academically proficient and globally competitive in college and career. We believe virtuous character will produce respectful, responsible, and resourceful individuals who contribute actively at school and in the community. We believe that arts education will produce artists who are disciplined to work towards a craft with exceptional skill possessing qualities of creative problem solving, production and presentation through principles of design.

Website

Hamtramck, MI | (313) 875-8888

Hanley serves students in grades Pre-K-8 with an individualized approach to learning. It is located in the city’s first newly constructed school building since 1935. With an expansive English Language Learners program, Hanley’s culture of diversity celebrates the heritage of families who speak more than 20 languages.

Website

Port Huron, MI | (810) 966-1649

The St. Clair County Intervention Academy is chartered by the Port Huron Area School District. The Romine Group provides educational management services to the academy. The Intervention Academy provides educational and related services to children and youth through age 19 who are residing in the county Intervention Center.

Website

Flint, MI | (810) 875-9050

This K-12 school focuses on academic excellence, wellness and character development. In a city with some of the worst-performing schools in the state, Madison students exceed the local district in 16 of 18 grades/subjects on the state standardized test — in some cases by 20 to 40 percentage points. In addition to excellence in core subjects, Madison emphasizes the arts and community service.

Website

New Haven, MI | (586) 749-6000

Merritt serves grades PreK-12, with a focus on mastery of the basics plus then arts and technology. The school’s culture is built on a foundation of honesty, integrity, respect and good judgment. Students learn to set high personal expectations and develop a strong sense of self-esteem.

Website

Warren, MI | (586) 777-5792

A free public school serving grades K-12, chartered by Ferris State University. Providing instruction and training to provide a strong educational environment to help students grow and prepare them for their successful futures.

Website

Waterford, MI | (248) 682-5000

Momentum Academy is proud to serve the students and community of Hazel Park! Founded in 2012, Momentum Academy is working with Lake Superior State University to provide academic excellence to each student giving them the "momentum" they need to succeed in college and beyond.

Website

Flint, MI | (810) 787-3330

The New Standard serves grades K-5 and is a tuition-free charter public school delivering educational excellence and community services to the children and families of Flint. New grades are being added each year. New Standard will also serve the community. It will work with area residents to create educational and wellness programs that support the entire family.

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Garden City, MI | (734) 261-0500

Tipton Academy was founded in 2012. The Academy will begin in the fall of September of 2013 and serve students in grades K-5. The Academy will then add a grade every year thereafter until grade 12 is reached. Tipton Academy will present students and families a choice in education that offers not only academically research-based programs but additional concentrations in the area of learning styles and performing arts. It is the heart of the founder that all students will be instructed in the manner that "they learn best" while providing an array of performing arts opportunities reaching every child's unique giftedness.

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Taylor, MI | (734) 374-8222

Trillium offers a complete K-12 education with a Montessori approach to learning and experiencing the world. Students have an expanded fine and performing arts program, become independent thinkers adept at problem solving, and are guided in discovering their individual strengths and passions.

Voyageur Academy

Website

Detroit, MI | (313) 361-4180

VOYAGEUR ACADEMY ACHIEVES EXCELLENCE THROUGH DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS, STRONG CURRICULUM, EXCELLENT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND A HOST OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES. 

Voyageur scholars accept personal responsibility as they pursue academic success. Voyageur Academy is a free, public charter school serving students in grades K-8.

Voyageur College Prep

Website

Detroit, MI | (313) 748-4000

Welcome to Voyageur College Prep.  We are a public charter academy, serving grades 9-12 in Detroit, Michigan.

Our Mission
The mission of the Voyageur School District is to prepare students to be College Ready and College Bound. This mission will be achieved through the fundamental pillars of Discipline, Focus and Hard-Work; and the Sustenance pillars of Perseverance and Character.

Our Vision
​Voyageur College Prep empowers students with the academics and social skills to excel to and through college and become global leaders who will positively impact the city of Detroit.

Careers

The Romine Group Offers Rewarding Careers in Education Educators choose to work at TRG schools because they can shape education to achieve excellence, in a collaborative, values-based culture. We are always looking for new staff members to join our team!

Current Job Openings:  

 

Building Charter Public Schools and Extraordinary Education

We support parents and communities in creating accredited schools where children excel.

The Romine Group supports communities in developing schools that excel in the basics, plus arts education, technology education, leadership education, etc.

Not Cookie-Cutter

TRG does not believe in ‘cookie-cutter’ education.  Each of its schools is independently and locally operated, designed to meet the unique needs of its community. Each emphasizes mastery of core subjects, while also adopting a focus on arts, technology, or leadership, for example.

Continual Improvement

All schools actively pursue excellence. Their educators collaborate routinely to identify and implement best practices that improve the curriculum and student experience.

Responding to Requests Nationwide

TRG’s roots are in Michigan, where John Romine first opened a charter school in 1996.  More than two dozen schools later, TRG is growing nationwide in response to inquiries from educators, parents and community leaders across the country.

There’s an amazing passion to give children more,” TRG President & CEO Paul Romine said.  “Parents, educators and community leaders want to give children greater skills, experiences, and more of the traits needed in the world. They ask us for help bringing their schools to life.”

We Know Extraordinary Education

TRG supports your efforts, from developing the charter application, to securing a building, to hiring staff, and ensuring governmental compliance.

TRG Combines Business + Educational Expertise to Open and Operate Charter Schools.

Whether you’re pre-operational or open and pursuing continual improvement, The Romine Group supports you in achieving educational excellence.

Our pre-operational services include hands-on support in:

  • Conducting community meetings with parents, leaders and educators to understand what they want in a school
  • Developing an exhaustive charter application — a monstrous document detailing your educational program, budget, curriculum, governance structure, etc.
  • Locating a site, planning renovations or preparing for new construction
  • Identifying an administrator and creating a highly effective educational team
  • Applying for a charter school startup grant

Our operational services following receipt of a charter include:

  • Securing startup funds
  • Overseeing renovation or construction
  • Purchasing books, technology, supplies, and materials
  • Hiring and training leaders and staff
  • Marketing and recruitment of students
  • Ensuring ongoing compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Supporting continual improvement in educational offerings and achievement
Bottom line: Starting and operating a school requires educational excellence and business acumen. The Romine Group gives you both.