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Raleigh Charter High School challenges college-bound students in a creative and supportive atmosphere to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens.

1307 Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27605

919-715-1155

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Welcome to
Raleigh Charter High School!

News & Updates

Admissions for the 2024-2025 School Year

The application window for 2024-2025 has closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Our admissions lottery was held on March 21. For more information, please visit our Admissions page.

Calendar Reminders

As we move into October, there is a lot going on! Please be sure to make note of these early dismissals, late start and holidays in the coming weeks:

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  • Tuesday, Oct. 8 & Wednesday, Oct. 9: 12:05 Dismissal (PSAT - see below for more information)

  • Monday, Oct. 14 & Tuesday, Oct. 15: No School (Fall Break)

  • Friday, Oct. 25: 1:00 Dismissal (Community Work Day)

  • Tuesday, Oct. 29: 12:05 Dismissal (PreACT)

  • Friday, Nov. 1: 12:05 Dismissal (End of Grading Period)

  • Wednesday, Nov. 6: Late Start, School Begins at 11:00 am

  • Monday, Nov. 11: No School, Holiday

 

Check the calendar for a complete schedule of events.

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PSAT for 10th & 11th Grade Students

We are approaching the PSAT day for juniors and seniors! We are doing things a little differently this year, so please be sure to read on for important information.

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Sophomores will take the PSAT on Tuesday, October 8. Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, October 9. Students will be taking the test digitally on school-provided chromebooks at the Royal Banquet Center. This is the same venue where students take AP Exams. Students who are testing should arrive at the Royal Banquet Center before 8:45 am and will also be dismissed from that venue at 12:05 pm. All students who are not testing will attend their regular classes, and school will be dismissed at 12:05 pm.

 

Here are a few reminders for students taking the PSAT:

  • Get a good night’s rest and eat breakfast before coming to school. 

  • You must be in your seat by 8:45 am.

  • Bring your calculator. 

  • Bring #2 pencils (no mechanical pencils). 

  • Bring a snack to eat during the testing break. 

Drivers Needed for Community Work Day

Thank you to all who drove for our recent Flex Days! Once again, we will need many drivers for Community Work Day on Friday, October 24th. To learn more about how driving for Community Work Days works, check out RCHS Volunteer Driver 101. The time commitment for drivers is 8:45 am - 1:05 pm. We ask that drivers are available to stay on-site with their assigned student group.  To sign up, please fill out the Google form in the October 4 Phoenix News. We would like to fill all driver slots by Wednesday, October 11th. Drivers will receive all final assignments on the Monday before Community Work Day, October 21st.  We are incredibly grateful for the volunteer drivers who give their time to make special days like these possible.

Cap & Gown Orders for the Class of 2025

Senior families, it is already time to start thinking about graduation! The time has come to order caps and gowns. Caps and gowns must be ordered through the Jostens website - RCHS is not accepting payment for caps and gowns. The only required items are the cap, tassel, and gown. The cap and gown unit (which includes the tassel) is $37. Here is a direct link to the cap, tassel, and gown unit. If you need to order part of this package (only a tassel, for example), please call the Jostens Raleigh office at 919-789-8500. Financial assistance is available. Please contact Sarita McIver at smciver@raleighcharterhs.org if you need financial assistance.

The 2023 Phoenix Annual Newsletter

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We are excited to release our 2023 Phoenix Annual Newsletter! IIn this special 25th Anniversary edition, we reflect on & celebrate 25 years of active, social, creative learning at RCHS. The digital issue is distributed via email and a printed copy will be mailed to each current and alumni family. Click here to read the newsletter online.

Supporting Excellent Education at RCHS

Give a gift to the Phoenix Fund today!

We are committed to an educational model defined by small classes taught by experienced, passionate, dedicated teachers. We have seen great success using this model and it continues to be a critical part of our mission. However, these small classes and experienced teachers come at a significant financial cost. Our 2024-25 Phoenix Fund video explains our financial challenges and how you can help.

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Contributions from our school community make it possible for us to provide excellent education to our students today and for years to come. 

 

Your gifts support Raleigh Charter’s mission of educating knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens of the world. Your donations give us the ability to: 

  • keep classes small 

  • attract and retain excellent teachers and staff 

  • provide our students and classrooms with essential resources such as Chromebooks and textbooks and basic supplies like dry erase markers and paper

  • pay for our mortgage and building maintenance 


To learn more about how you can support RCHS through the Phoenix Fund, please visit our Giving page.

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