Charter Schools

What is a Charter School?

Charter schools are public schools. They operate in much the same way as traditional public schools. They are free, open to all, and operate under the direction of a publically-appointed board of directors. Charter schools are constituent districts of Michigan’s intermediate school districts (ISDs) and operate under the leadership of the State Board of Education. They must comply with essentially the same statutory and regulatory requirements as other k-12 public schools, including No Child Left Behind and Education Yes! accountability programs and special education laws. While each charter school is unique based on location, teaching staff, student population, educational program and curricula, each is legally organized as a Michigan, not-for-profit, public school academy corporation, governed by a board of directors.

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LSSU Charter Applications

Lake Superior State University will accept applications for a charter from January 1, 2012 through January 31, 2012. The application shall be submitted in electronic format. Applicants will be notified by March 30, 2012 if they will be invited to participate in phase two of the application process. Click here to download the Phase One Application (.doc).

Here is a list of Charter Schools for LSSU.

• Advanced Technology Academy
• American International Academy
• Bay City Academy
• Concord Montessori & Community School
• Concord Academy-Boyne
• Concord Academy-Petoskey - a School of Excellence
• Grand Traverse Academy
• Regent Park Scholars Academy
• Ridge Park Charter Academy - a School of Excellence
• Detroit Service Learning Academy - a School of Excellence

For more information about LSSU Charter Schools, contact Bruce Harger, Director Charter School Operations

For an application to apply for the Board of Directors of one of the charter schools listed above, click here.