School Profile

Collegium Charter School will create a safe, supportive, and student-centered environment focused on rich, diverse relationships and authentic learning experiences rooted in cultural competency. Staff will be catalysts of innovation through collaborative and evidence-based practices to increase engagement and academic outcomes. Families will be valued partners in their child’s educational journey. Students will rise to the expectations set before them, will embrace success, and develop the resilience to face future challenges.

Collegium Charter School’s mission is to educate students to reach their fullest academic potential, while simultaneously engaging them in exploring college, community, and career opportunities. We strive to empower students to become productive global citizens as they embrace their authentic selves and determine their pathway to success.

Collegium is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Our campus, consisting of seven buildings, is located within the Oaklands Corporate Center in Exton. While enrollment is open to any student who resides in PA, most Collegium families reside in the West Chester, Downingtown, and Coatesville area school districts. CCS has a very diverse student body with students attending from over 34 school districts in southeastern PA. This diverse student population includes 29.21% White students, 27.62% Black or African American students, 30.65% Hispanic students, 8.37% Asian students, 3.68% Multiracial students, 0.29% American Indian/Alaska Native students, and 0.18% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. In addition, Collegium has many first-generation college students, 11.94% English language learners, and 45.29% of students from low-income families.

Collegium Charter School was founded in January of 1999 by a dedicated group of West Chester residents led by Bill Winters, Anne Rich, and Beth Jones. The founders’ goal was to open a school that provided an educational choice for families offering strong academics as well as programs not readily available in the local school districts. On September 29, 1999, the school opened with 39 students in kindergarten through sixth grade attending on its first day. The second year saw tremendous growth; over 500 students enrolled in kindergarten through seventh grades. Currently, enrollment exceeds 2,800 students in grades K to 12. Our first class of seniors graduated in 2006.

Collegium Charter School has approximately 560 employees with 313 faculty members. Bachelor degrees or higher are held by teaching faculty members, with over 60% holding Masters degrees.

Collegium’s High School operates on a six-day cycle, with both A/B block-scheduled classes & daily offerings. The school offers approximately one additional instructional hour per day and 15 additional school days per year compared to the surrounding public schools. Spanish language is a required course for all grades. Please refer to the High School Program of Studies (Academic Handbook) available on our website for a listing of courses and their descriptions. CCS submits the supplemental materials for college applications through Naviance Edocs. Students are encouraged to apply online.

Collegium Charter School’s graduation requirements are based on criteria determined by the CCS Board of Trustees. Our requirements exceed the standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Collegium does not award partial credit for courses not completed.

1. To earn credit for courses taken, students must achieve a 60% or better in each course.
2. Students must complete and document community service hours through x2VOL a total of 40 hours.
3. CCS students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) may have modified graduation requirements. Those modifications are stipulated within the students’ IEPs.
4. Other than exceptions in IEPs, exceptions to graduation requirements are only considered in very rare cases. To be considered for an exception, a written request must be submitted to the principal and CEO. The written request will be considered, and the principal and CEO will provide a written decision. Appeals of the written decision of the principal and CEO should be made to the CCS Board of Trustees in writing.
5. Keystone Proficiency: Beginning with the Class of 2023, students must score “proficient” or “advanced” on each of three (3) end-of-course Keystone Exams (Algebra I, Biology, Literature) or complete one of the alternative pathways as designated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. CCS staff will communicate remediation needs and expectations according to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Subject Area Required Credits:

• English: 4.0
• Mathematics: 4.0
• Social Studies: 4.0
• Science: 4.0
• Foreign Language: 4.0
• Health Education: 1.0
• Physical Education: 1.0
• STEM*: 0.5
• Career Exploration: 1.5
• Electives: 4.5

Minimum Required for Graduation: 28.5

*Beginning with the Class of 2023, students are required to complete a Level 1 Technology elective (0.5 credits).
**Beginning with the Class of 2027, students are required to complete Introduction to Personal Finance (0.5 credits).

All grades are reported as percentages. Collegium does not report or convert percentage grades to a 4-point scale. Collegium Charter High School supports the philosophy that homework is an essential element of student learning, preparation for post-secondary educational pursuits, and the development of responsibility. Teachers will only require students to complete a homework assignment if they feel the particular assignment is in the best interest of the learners. To evaluate student progress, completion of homework assignments will be monitored, and the skills practiced in homework assignments may be assessed in class.

Grading Scale

• 90-100%: A
• 80-89%: B
• 70-79%: C
• 60-69%: D
• 0-59%: F

Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses are weighted an additional 7 points in GPA calculation. Honors courses are weighted an additional 5 points in GPA calculation. This value is not added to the final percentage grade for a class, and the additional points are not reflected in the percentage grade reported on a report card or transcript. Class rank is determined by the weighted GPA.

All juniors and seniors have the opportunity to apply to take courses through Immaculata University onsite at CCS, taught by an Immaculata University professor. Students who earn a C or higher will be awarded both high school and college credit.

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a nonprofit organization that provides transformative learning experiences for students and teachers across the United States. PLTW, a STEM-focused curriculum, creates an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. We also provide teachers with the training, resources, and support they need to engage students in real-world learning.

AP™ courses are rigorous college-level courses that prepare students for AP™ exams that may qualify students for college credits. The AP™ courses offered are:

• African American Studies
• Art & Design
• Biology
• Calculus AB
• Calculus BC
• Capstone Research
• Capstone Seminar
• Chemistry
• Computer Science A (Java)
• Computer Science Principles
• English Language & Composition
• English Literature & Composition
• Environmental Science
• Human Geography
• Music Theory
• Physics I
• Psychology
• Spanish Language and Culture
• Spanish Literature and Culture
• United States History
• US Government & Politics
• World History

Collegium offers pre-AP courses in English, History, and Visual Arts for incoming freshmen. The pre-AP program offers consistently high standards in focused courses that help build, strengthen, and reinforce students’ content knowledge and skills. Pre-AP courses get students ready for AP and other college-level coursework.

2024-2025 Averages:

• SAT Total Score: 1087
• SAT ERW Score: 564
• SAT Math Score: 524
• ACT Composite Score: 19
• ACT Mean Math Score: 17
• ACT Mean Science Score: 22
• ACT Mean ELA Score: 17.5
• ACT Mean STEM Score: 20

• 4-year College – 65%
• 2-year College – 4%
• Technical School – 11%
• Armed Forces – 3%
• GAP Year – 12%
• Workforce – 5%

• Mrs. Marie Rogai, Principal, Class of 2026, [email protected]
• Mr. Charles “Chip” Harper, Assistant Principal, Class of 2027, [email protected]
• Mr. Bill Lockhart, Assistant Principal, Class of 2028, [email protected]
• Mr. Justin Keller, Assistant Principal, Class of 2029, [email protected]
• Mr. Christopher Castro, Dean of Climate and Culture, [email protected]
• Mrs. Lauren Yack, Counselor, Students last name A-E, [email protected]
• Mr. Mike Morelli, Counselor, Students last name F-Li, [email protected]
• Mrs. Tracy Wolfe, Counselor, Students last name Lo-Re, [email protected]
• Ms. Tammy Haulcy, Counselor, Students last name Ri-Z, [email protected]
• Mrs. Susan Carlson, Lead Administrative Assistant to Mrs. Marie Rogai, [email protected]
• Mrs. Nadine Malandro, Administrative Assistant for School Counseling Department, [email protected]