Romano's Constitutional Haven (formally known as Romano's Constitutional Haven of Adept Optimistic Scholars, or informally known as 'Romano's or 'The Haven') is a military-style high school located on the outskirts of the City. The campus is large and stretches for a while, and a few buildings speckle the field. There is an expansive obstacle course and training ground for physical education. The entire school is surrounded by trees, and there is only one clear way in or out.
As a military school, Romano's Constitutional Haven does not operate like the other high schools in Destiny City; its classes focus on physical training and main core classes. It does not have many recreational electives available as classes, and the ones that they do offer are designed to prepare you for adulthood or better your living.
At Romano's, you will be met with a strict Monday-Friday schedule. All students are required to live in the barracks styled dorms that the school provides. The barracks fit up to six same-sex students per room. As a student, your day can start as early as 6:00; weekly, students are rotated to take on different chores and encourage teamwork in different activities. Some students might be tasked with helping prepare breakfast, to be served at 7:00. When breakfast finishes at 7:30, Drill practice begins. Classes officially start at 8:00 and are in session until 11:00. From 11:00-12:00, students have mandatory chores.
They meet for lunch at noon, and classes resume at 13:00 and continues until 17:00. At 17:00 students will either attend Study Hall or tend to chores (such as prepare dinner). Dinner is served at 18:00 and should be finished by 19:00; after dinner, students have free time until light's out at 22:00.
Weekends do not follow this schedule! Students are free to go home on the weekends, and while the school hosts some optional classes, nothing is mandatory. If you want to get in good with the teachers or faculty, it might be a good idea to volunteer to help! Alternatively, you can get points by participating in some of the weekend field trip the school provides. Field trips are not all fun and games; there is usually some life lesson or skilled learned, but it is designed to take some stress off!
While Romano's does not offer hobby-related electives on campus, it does have an approved list of establishments a student can attend in their free time. These approved establishments allow a student to participate in recreational hobbies while earning favor with the school and earning extra credits.
Classes at Romano's include:
Algebra
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Computer Science
Debate
Economics & Personal Finance
English Composition
Foreign Language (Spanish, French, Sign Language)
Geography
Geometry
Health & Nutrition
History (US, World, and Military)
Journalism
Literature
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Speaking
JROTC
Sociology
Statistics
Technology
Trigonometry
Faculty & Staff
If you have a Negaverse Agent you'd like to be added to this list, please send the shop mule, The Space Cauldron, a PM so we can update it! If your character is going to teach, please include what subject they are teaching! It is a large school, so there can be multiple teachers for the same subject, or teachers might sign up to teach two classes!
Teachers
- Biology: Reynard Michaels (Prehnite)
Chemistry: Reynard Michaels (Prehnite)
Economics & Personal Finance: Ciora Evangeline (Prasiolite)
English Composition: Blythe Clemmons (Edenite)
English Composition: James Cheney (Aluminite)
French: Ian St. George (Keyite)
Health & Nutrition: Blythe Clemmons (Edenite)
Journalism: James Cheney (Aluminite)
Literature: "Hux" Evens (Cuprite)
Literature: Magiore Carpenter (Aurostibite)Military History: Sybil Jallaford (Calomel)
Physical Education: Genesis Winchester (Rhodochrosite )
Physical Education: Nikifor Zernobog (Victoria)
Public Speaking: Lucretia Fiore (Carnotite)
JROTC: Sybil Jallaford (Calomel)
US History: Caerwyn Hesperos (Galaxite)
World History: Caerwyn Hesperos (Galaxite)
World History: Ian St. George (Keyite)
Staff
- Assistant Librarian: Penelope Rey (Stellerite)
Marketing & Social Media: Lucretia Fiore (Carnotite)
Teacher's Assistant: Micah Abel (Nepheline)
Student Aides:
If you have a student you'd like to be added to this list, please send the shop mule, The Space Cauldron, a PM so we can update it!
- Tutoring (Math, English, Economics, Physical Training) : Waruhiu Ushindi (Albite)
Off-campus electives include:
If you have a Negaverse Agent you'd like to be added to this list, please send the shop mule, The Space Cauldron, a PM so we can update it!
- Art: Alexandre Evans (Benitoite)
Dance, Drama, Singing Coach: Candace Morton (Levyne)
Swimming/Water Exercises (Weekends): "Hux" Evens (Cuprite)
A student's chores are rotated weekly, so while they might be tasked with preparing breakfast one week, they might be tasked with laundry the next. Some common chores include: cleaning classrooms, tending the lawn, preparing meals, doing laundry, or aiding teachers. Chores are meant to teach basic skills as well as ensure that students are learning to work as a team.
All students are expected to maintain a 3.5 GPA; if they fall below this threshold they will have one semester to raise their grade, and they will have access to student tutors and private lessons with the staff. Physical education is as important as anything else taught in the classroom and there are some classes devoted strictly to physical improvement; students are kept in top shape and are taught healthy lifestyles. Romano's Constitutional Haven has the luxuries of a private school, but the strict structure of the military—and admittance requires a resume. Romano's covers the cost of all students who are accepted. Students who fail to meet minimum GPA, physical expectations, or have poor, uncorrectable attitudes will be expelled.
The average student, unless they receive perfect marks in nearly every course, is expected to earn a Diploma, however by enrolling in extra classes outside the normal curriculum, a student can also earn an Advanced Diploma. Advanced classes are available to students who excel. Successful completion of courses at Romano's (and upon passing a set of standardized tests before graduation) means that a student with a basic Diploma may enter college with a few transferable credits.
Students who earn an Advanced Diploma can enter college with four semesters' worth of completed credits. It is advised that students enroll in Romano's as early as possible to ensure the most success. If a student completes all courses but fails the graduation tests, they will have one month to prepare and retake the tests.
Unbeknownst to the general public, Romano's was designed to scout for new Negaverse agents and to train those of school age currently existing in its ranks. While students do not have to be in the Negaverse to join, it is not advised to place your Order student in Romano's without considering a few things: the Negaverse is actively looking for new members to recruit, so if your character excels in class or has earned favor with the faculty, ICly the Negaverse would try to recruit you! OOCly we won't force your character to corrupt, but please be considerate of the rules for this school. The fact that this school is owned and run by the Negaverse should not ever be made public knowledge!
Faculty and staff members are interviewed and hired by Romano; one of the prerequisites to working at the school is that you must be a Negaverse officer! The entire faculty belongs to the Negaverse—specifically to ensure that the students are receiving proper guidance and are being taught lessons in accordance to Negaverse standards. While the core classes will not be tampered with, faculty members are expected to observe and interact with students to make sure they grow up with Negaverse appropriate ideals. Faculty members are expected to be discrete but help guide students into a proper mindset that makes them more willing to accept the Negaverse if it is offered to them.
Romano's doesn't hire just teachers! There are many job openings, included but not limited to teachers, substitute teachers, cafeteria workers, janitors, landscapers, technicians, librarians, counselors, bookkeepers, and tutors. All staff at Romano's are paid generously and receive health care. If you sign up to work at Romano's, you're pretty much accepting the Negaverse as your day job, too! You are expected to try your hardest and you will be held accountable for mistakes or shortcomings; gross infractions of the rules or incompetency in your position will result in termination from Romano's and might reflect poorly within the Negaverse, as well!
Faculty especially is expected to engage their students and participate in planning and running events for the weekends; staff members aren't always hands on with the students when performing their usual job duties, but they are invited to participate in excursions as well! Sometimes the school will host school wide weekend field trips, but teachers and staff are encouraged to run events for their classes or smaller groups of students. Sometimes, faculty will be expected to lead a group of students while providing aid to the community both during the school week or the weekend; aid to the community is typically provided in the form of trash cleanup and numerous volunteer programs.
FAQ:
Can my Negaverse character tell people that Romano's is run by the Negaverse?
No, not unless you send in a plot and the characters involved do not have the ability to remember or leak this information. If this information got out, it would immediately compromise the identity of every faculty member by revealing them to others as Negaverse agents.
What happens if my character worked at the school and then purified? What would they remember?
They would remember that they worked for the school, but they would not remember that it was Negaverse run.
Can my character suspect that Romano's is run by the Negaverse?
They can suspect, however there is no obvious reason to! Romano's is run very carefully; the Negaverse has invested a lot of time and energy into ensuring that it has no visible affiliation with the school!
Can my student transfer to Romano's if they are unpowered? Or if they are Chaos or Order?
Your student can transfer! No special form needs to be filled out, but please keep in mind that ICly the faculty members are looking to recruit new members, so if your student isn't a Negaverse Agent and you don't want someone to approach them about joining then you are a little limited in what your character can do!
Do I need to fill out a resume for my student to attend or for my adult to join staff/faculty?
You do not! This is IC protocol only, so you can handwave having done this. If you are applying for your character to work at the school you can handwave approval or request Joseph Romano/Lepidolite for roleplay!
Can my Negaverse character teach a class even though they don't have a teaching degree?
Yes, however they are expected to be proficient in the subject and be involved in obtaining relevant degrees. The Negaverse can falsify credentials, but if your character knows nothing about a subject, they shouldn’t be teaching it! The teacher must be an appropriate age; there should not be a fifteen year old teaching a class!
Are we allowed to propose subjects or classes for our characters to teach?
Absolutely! We are open to new ideas and suggestions for classes the school can teach, but please keep in mind that any classes taught must be something the Negaverse could find useful. Romano's won't have a pottery class because pottery is not a skill they value in having a Negaverse agent—however, if you have a Negaverse character who owns a pottery studio, they can register with the school to teach classes off campus. Classes taught off campus are not required, but can count for a student's credits towards graduation (and transferring credits to College).
Can we have our characters teach a class off campus? For example, if my Negaverse character teaches a drama class in their own studio, could they apply to be affiliated with Romano's?
Yes! If your Negaverse character wants to teach an 'elective' style class, they can; these classes can either be held weekdays between 18:30-21:30, to allow students time to get from campus to the classroom, or on the weekends when classes aren't in schedule. Students can earn credits towards an Advanced Degree by participating in Negaverse-sanctioned off campus classes.
How can we apply to have our character teach elective classes off-campus?
Please PM the shop mule, The Space Cauldron! We will keep an up-to-date list of elective classes and teacher to be available to the public so they can see who teaches what, and where. If you want to be specific, you can include what days and times the classes would be held, or you can be vague so players can work the classes into their schedule without too much effort.
How are a students' chores picked?
It is random and decided by the player! While chores are rotated weekly, you can choose what you want to play with if it comes up in roleplays. Additionally, if you have ideas for other chores the school can offer, please shoot us a PM to suggest and if approved we will add it to the list!
How does my teacher or staff member run a weekend event?
You will need to PM the shop mule, The Space Cauldron, with the faculty or staff member you wish to run an event with and let us know what they plan to run! While the school typically focuses on events that can teach the students or improve a skill, this is also a time for stress relief. Events can run OOCly for as long as they need to, but ICly should be planned to run on the weekends. Common daytime excursions might include trips to the museum, to sports games, or to local events. Some field trips might last all weekend—such as a weekend of camping in the mountains, or the beach.
How are staff members expected to share Negaverse appropriate ideals? How does this factor into lessons, and will students be taught about the Negaverse or Senshi in class?
The fact that the teachers are Negaverse agents should not alter any of the lessons being taught! Lesson plans should always be 100% legitimate with factual information, and should never feature propaganda against the senshi. Focus on the war would draw attention to the school, especially if the staff clearly knew more than the average civilian is supposed to. Instead, this means that the faculty and staff are influential figures in the students' lives and have the ability to structure their student's understanding of the world around them. Teachers shouldn't be educating about the Senshi or Negaverse, but should focus on the importance of keeping the world safe, protecting what is important, respecting the order of command and your superiors, and helping students understand the importance of taking action if they see wrongdoing. They should teach general messages about behavior and taking action, such as those the Negaverse might teach to encourage loyalty, camaraderie, and obedience.
How do I know if my student passes their class? Can they fail?
If you want, but this is up to you! Your character can achieve perfect scores on everything (but this makes them almost guaranteed to be approached about joining the Negaverse!). You cannot say your character is the top of the class, but you can say that they excelled and passed all of their graduation exams. If you want your character to fail once (or twice) they can, but this is up to you!
Are there clubs at Romano's?
Not officially, but your students might choose to hang out together and bond over certain like minded interests in their free time!
