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Becky Schmitz English Teacher Becky Schmitz holds the BA in English from Iowa State University and the MAT from UNC-Chapel Hill. bschmitz [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mary Molloy English Teacher Mary Molloy holds a Bachelor of Science in English Education from Buffalo State College, an MLS from East Carolina University, and National Board Certification in Adolescent Young Adult English Language Arts. Mrs. Molloy has been an educator in North Carolina since 1994. In addition to teaching English, she has been a Media Coordinator and Technology Facilitator. Her positions as a Media Coordinator and English teacher have been in Scotland County, Forsyth County, North Carolina Governor’s School and, most recently, Wake County. Mrs. Molloy joined the RCHS faculty in 2024 as an English teacher. mmolloy [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mike Rios English Teacher Mike Rios holds the BA in English from Armstrong Atlantic State University. He has taught in high schools in North Carolina and Georgia. marios [@] raleighcharterhs.org Mitra Norowzi English Teacher Mitra Norowzi double majored in Journalism and English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before earning her Master's of Arts in Secondary English Education at North Carolina State University. Ms. Norowzi taught high school English courses for three years in Wake County Public Schools before joining the faculty at RCHS. mnorowzi [@] raleighcharterhs.org Sera Arcaro English Teacher Sera Arcaro holds a BA in English (summa cum laude) and the MEd degree in secondary English Education from Ohio State University. As a Peace Corps volunteer, she taught English at a rural senior secondary school in Namibia for two years. She then moved to Dalian, China where she taught English to children and adults for a year, in addition to training new teachers. She returned to the U.S. and taught English for two years before joining the faculty at RCHS, where she now serves as an English teacher. ssarcaro [@] raleighcharterhs.org Singer Gianini English Teacher Singer Gianini holds a BA in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MA in English and American Literature from New York University. He has worked in education through companies in Raleigh and Brooklyn as an academic coach, college application advisor, and test prep tutor. He also previously worked as a TA in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNC-CH. He is an alumnus of Raleigh Charter High School (Class of 2011). sgianini [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS English

It is our mission to creatively use the funding we receive as a charter school to maximize educational opportunities. Carpools and the GoTriangle Bus system are the two main modes of transportation used by RCHS students. Transportation Parking Permits Drivers Ed It is our mission to creatively use the funding we receive as a charter school to maximize educational opportunities. Carpools and the GoTriangle Bus system are the two main modes of transportation used by RCHS students. How to Arrange a Carpool Each summer the Phoenix Parents Carpool Coordinator creates a database from information parents submit through the Carpool Interest Form. Families who have opted in to the database use that information during the summer months to communicate with each other and form carpools. The database is no longer accepting new entries; however, if you still need to make carpool arrangements for your student, you may request database information from the coordinator. The database will become active again in June. Questions? Contact carpool@raleighcharterhs.org to reach the Phoenix Parents Carpool Coordinator. Please include your student's name. GoTriangle Bus System RCHS is located near several GoRaleigh bus lines. Teens (ages 13-18) can ride all GoTriangle buses for free using GoPass powered by Umo. To learn more about the bus system and how to ride for free, visit https://gotriangle.org/fares-passes GoTriangle Website Carpool Traffic Raleigh Charter High School has worked with the city of Raleigh to develop a traffic plan designed to help ensure the safety of RCHS students and residents of the surrounding community. Use of the Glenwood Ave and Wade Ave entrances is prohibited from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m. and 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. It is essential that all members of our school community comply with the carpool routes. Thank you for your cooperation. MORNING Drop-Off: Students may be dropped off between 8:10 and 9:00 am. Note: Encourage students to have belongings packed and ready for speedy removal when exiting a vehicle. Parents and students must use the Washington Street entrance. Once on campus, drive counter-clockwise around the south side of the school (the right side facing Glenwood) and let students off at the front office (on the north side). AFTERNOON Pick-Up: School is dismissed at 2:40. All students must leave campus by 4:00 pm unless they are in a faculty-supervised after school activity. Parents must use the Washington Street entrance. Once on campus, drive counter-clockwise around the south side of the school (the right side facing Glenwood) and pick students up in front of the covered walkway by the front office (on the north side). Cars must exit onto Washington St. Click here to view this map as a PDF. Drivers Education RCHS does not offer driver education classes on our campus; however, our students may register to take the class at other area high schools. You can learn more about taking classes through Wake County Public School System here and watch a video about the driver education process here . Classes are offered after school hours, on Saturdays, during school breaks and in the summer. Once students complete driver education, they will need to obtain a Driver’s Eligibility Certificate from the school office in order to apply for a learners permit. Parents must come to the school to pick up their student’s Driver’s Eligibility Certificate. DECs are only valid for 30 days (To save time, it is best to schedule an appointment with the DMV PRIOR to receiving the DEC from the school.) A parent/guardian must obtain the DEC because a parent signature is required. Per NCDMV rules, staff will check the student’s grades for adequate progress before issuing the DEC. Grades are reviewed by semester. Students MUST pass a minimum of 70% of classes the semester prior in order to receive a DEC. To receive the DEC, parents must bring the completed Driver’s Education Certificate. Jordan Driving School Website Carolina Road Driving Student Parking Permits There are a limited number of parking spaces available for students in the RCHS parking lot. Parking permits are made available for purchase through a lottery system. The lottery will only be drawn if the number of form submissions exceeds the number of available spots. In recent years, all students who have entered the lottery were able to purchase permits. Permits cost $200 and can be purchased on the first day of school. Seniors, then juniors, will be given first priority in the lottery. School Event Parking Visitors may park in ANY open parking space around the school building on our site. If those spaces are full, street parking is available on Washington Street. Please be courteous to our neighbors and do not park in the nearby apartment building parking lots, The Methodist Home for Children or the lot of the Jordan Child and Family Center. During the event, traffic will flow counterclockwise and in one direction around our building. Carpool City Bus Carpool Traffic on Campus Drivers Ed Parking Permits Event Parking

RCHS College Counseling David Palmieri College Counselor David Palmieri holds a BA in Geography from Vassar College, an MA in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Certificate in College Counseling from the University of California San Diego. Originally from Massachusetts, he moved to North Carolina from Colorado where he taught history and geography at Monarch High School for ten years. He has traveled extensively in Latin America and speaks Spanish in addition to English. While not teaching, he enjoys hiking and playing soccer and baseball with his family. dpalmieri [@] raleighcharterhs.org Myles Robinson College Counselor Myles Robinson earned his BS degree in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and his MEd degree in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. After several years as a patent examiner, Mr. Robinson shifted into higher education to become an academic advisor, first-year instructor, and program coordinator at universities in Washington, DC and in Raleigh. He now serves as a College Counselor at RCHS. mrobinson [@] raleighcharterhs.org

Betsy Newmark History Teacher Betsy Newmark has a BA from George Washington University with a double major in History and Russian. Her MA is from UCLA in Slavic Languages and Literatures. She comes to Raleigh Charter from teaching 8th grade Social Studies at Carnage Middle School, where she also coached the History Bowl and Quiz Bowl teams to state and national championships. Mrs. Newmark has also won the Time Warner National Teacher Award for four years in a row. She works with Student Legislative Assembly. bnewmark [@] raleighcharterhs.org Charles Montague History Teacher Charles Montague holds a BA in African, Asian and Islamic History from Washington and Lee and an MA in American History from Villanova University. Following his love of folklore and music, Charles advises the Sustaining Roots Music Community Work Day project at Raleigh Charter. Mr. Montague also advises the RCHS chapter of Amnesty International. When missing, Charles can be found fly-fishing pristine trout waters. cmontague [@] raleighcharterhs.org Hannah Page History Teacher Hannah Page holds a BA in Anthropology from Millsaps College and a MAT in History Education from Duke University, as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration and Policy from the University of Georgia. Hannah previously served as the school's community liaison. She teaches history. When not at school, she is most often at some stage in the sourdough bread baking process. hpage [@] raleighcharterhs.org Karima Radwan History Teacher Karima Radwan holds a BA in History and Classics from UNC-Chapel Hill and, after taking a gap year in France to attend cooking school, she returned to Chapel Hill for her MA in Art History. At the Hanes Art center, she specialized in 18th and 19th century European art, with a focus on Orientalism. After completing graduate school in the USA, Karima traveled to London where she received a Postgraduate Certificate in Decorative Arts at Christie's through the University of Glasgow, and then continued on in London working at Christie's Auction house in the 20th century Decorative Arts Department. She also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sussex. Karima taught in UK for five years prior to joining the RCHS faculty in 2023. Originally from Raleigh, Karima has lived in many different places over the past twenty-five years including England, Romania, France, Nigeria, Washington DC and Sri Lanka. She is very happy to be back home! kradwan [@] raleighcharterhs.org Owen Asplundh History Teacher Owen comes from a large family of teachers. His parents and six of his nine siblings are or were teachers, but he decided at first to become a lawyer. Owen earned a BA in English and African American Studies from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team. He earned a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law. Owen practiced law for twelve years and was a partner at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice (now known as Womble Bond Dickinson) before becoming a teacher. He earned his MAT from NC State University and has been teaching ever since. Along the way, Owen has also coached lacrosse for 15 seasons. oasplundh [@] raleighcharterhs.org Petra Martignoni History Teacher Petra Martignoni received her teacher’s diploma from the State Teachers College in Bern/Switzerland. Additionally she majored in Philosophy and minored in German Literature at the University of Bern/Switzerland. Before moving to the USA, Mrs. Martignoni taught for several years and traveled extensively, mainly in Asia and Europe. pmartignoni [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayne Klein History Teacher Shayne Klein has been a member of the RCHS faculty since its founding. She has taught AP United States History, Civics and Economics, World History, and Minority and Women's Studies. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Klein taught at Friends' Central School outside Philadelphia and at Carrington Middle School in Durham. She holds the BA from Amherst College and the MAT from Duke University. Ms. Klein currently serves as Academic Dean. sklein [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS History

RCHS All Faculty RCHS Administation Lisa Huddleston Principal Lisa Huddleston is the Principal of Raleigh Charter High School. She has worked at the school since 2001 and has served at various times in the roles of the Community Liaison, a mathematics teacher, and an Academic Dean. Lisa received the B.S. in electrical engineering from Rice University and the Master's of School Administration from North Carolina State University. She has previously taught math, computer science, and physics in McKinney, Texas. lhuddleston [@] raleighcharterhs.org David Ennis Director of Operations and Technology David Ennis holds a B.S. from North Carolina State University and previously worked as a researcher in the field of Physics. Prior to coming to Raleigh Charter High School, Mr. Ennis held various educational leadership positions and taught courses in several subject areas. He serves as the Director of Operations and Technology at Raleigh Charter. dennis [@] raleighcharterhs.org Shayne Klein Academic Dean Shayne Klein has been a member of the RCHS faculty since its founding. She has taught AP United States History, Civics and Economics, World History, and Minority and Women's Studies. Before coming to RCHS, Ms. Klein taught at Friends' Central School outside Philadelphia and at Carrington Middle School in Durham. She holds the BA from Amherst College and the MAT from Duke University. Ms. Klein currently serves as Academic Dean. sklein [@] raleighcharterhs.org Caio Setubal Academic Dean Caio Setubal holds a BA in Mathematics and Anthropology from the University of Virginia. He is originally from Brazil, but has loved calling North Carolina home since 2015. Before joining the RCHS team, he worked for an education non-profit in São Paulo and taught math at High Point Central High School. csetubal [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty RCHS All Faculty

Raleigh Charter High School is committed to the ongoing work of creating a diverse, equitable, and antiracist school. Share Your Suggestions and Ideas Please contact our Director of School Culture, Sarita McIver , with your comments and suggestions. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at RCHS Raleigh Charter High School is committed to the ongoing work of creating a diverse, equitable, and antiracist school. Our goals and priorities are outlined in our Commitment to Equity and Antiracism. We view this work as fundamental to our mission of educating knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens. About the RCHS Community A small community with a caring, supportive learning environment Average class size: 19 Approximately 560 students in grades 9 through 12 Our Peer Mentor Program matches new students with 11th and 12th grade student mentors College counseling guides students throughout the college application and financial aid process 90% of our graduates in the Class of 2023 enrolled in 4-year colleges, and 4% enrolled in 2-year colleges. The Classes of 2018 - 2023 were accepted to 148 different colleges and universities. The Class of 2023 was awarded over $1.8 million in scholarships. Nationally and locally celebrated learning A 2014 National Blue Ribbon School (U.S. Department of Education) Ranked as high as 9th by Newsweek and 20th by U.S. News and World Report for outstanding academic achievement Students develop leadership and collaborative skills while pursuing their passions and having fun 29 community service programs 80+ student-led clubs 8 NCHSAA 2A athletic teams, 10 state champion titles Learn more about Raleigh Charter High School: College Profile , Curriculum Guide , Brochure about RCHS “It’s a very open-minded place. You can be yourself without having to worry because everyone respects you as who you are. I love that.” - RCHS Student, Class of 2017 Our Work Towards Equity and Antiracism Raleigh Charter High School feels strongly that our school must take a clear stand in support of antiracism and equity. We affirm our commitment to dismantling systemic racism. We stand with our Black, Latin X, and Native American students, families, and faculty and staff. We invite all members of our school community to join us in these ongoing efforts. The Raleigh Charter High School Administration and Board of Directors shares the following: Commitment to Equity and Antiracism In this moment of reckoning, our nation's history of systemic racism has come into the spotlight. We recognize that historically, schools have engaged in and reinforced inequitable practices. Our school is committed to evaluating our current practices and bringing them into alignment with antiracist work. The purpose of this statement is to lay out our commitments to continuing and strengthening our work towards equity, inclusion, and antiracism. We will work towards antiracist teaching in terms of both our pedagogy and our course content. We will engage in ongoing analysis of content within departments, with special attention to the inclusion of voices that have been systematically silenced. We will provide diversity and sensitivity training as a fundamental part of professional development for all faculty and staff. We will provide ongoing support for our Black, LatinX, and Native American students, families, and faculty and staff, in particular, because they are underrepresented in our school community. This includes sustaining and creating safe spaces for those students to share experiences and receive support. We will continue to engage with our Diversity Parent Network. We will work towards diversifying our community in terms of both race and economic status. We will continue our outreach to Black, LatinX, and Native American families. We will bolster our support for our Black, LatinX, and Native American faculty and staff. We will strengthen our efforts towards diversifying our faculty. We will provide equitable access to all aspects of a Raleigh Charter education. We will continue to provide funding for food, supplies, testing, and extracurricular activities, and we will work towards providing even greater access to transportation. We will continue to partner with organizations that have common goals in areas of equity and antiracism, including community organizations and traditional public schools. Updated: March 13, 2025 Faculty Recruitment We recognize that diversity is important among our faculty and staff as well as among our students. Raleigh Charter High School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Raleigh Charter High School hires without regard to age, disability, race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry, or genetic information. Just as we are committed to working to make our student body reflect the communities we serve, our goal is to be a diverse faculty that is representative of the students we teach. We want every one of our students to see themselves represented in their teachers and school staff. Our mission of educating knowledgeable, thoughtful contributing citizens of the world means we are committed to anti-racism and equity. The varied backgrounds and experiences of our school community enable our students and faculty to learn not only alongside each other but also from each other. Please check our Job Openings page for active employment listings. What is the Student Application Procedure? Admission to RCHS is by public lottery. Click here for details on applying to RCHS. Raleigh Charter High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or age in its programs and activities.

Raleigh Charter High School counts on financial support of the Phoenix Fund and the Foundation Fund to supplement our annual state and county funding and to help us reach long-term goals. Charitable Giving Information Raleigh Charter High School and Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are two separate 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For gifts to the Phoenix Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School (Federal tax ID: 56-2121381) For gifts to the Foundation Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School Foundation (Federal tax ID: 26-4266980). If you have questions, please contact the Development Office at development@raleighcharterhs.org . Giving FAQ RCHS Giving Overview Giving to Raleigh Charter High School - Frequently Asked Questions Raleigh Charter High School counts on financial support of the Phoenix Fund and the Foundation Fund to supplement our annual state and county funding and to help us reach long-term goals. Information in this Giving section of our website is offered to increase understanding of charter school economics and our fundraising needs. What is the Phoenix Fund? The Phoenix Fund is our annual appeal for operational support. It pays for today. Gifts to the Phoenix Fund support the current fiscal year by supplementing the limited annual per-pupil funds received for each student. Charter schools do not receive capital funds for their land and building. Support of the Phoenix Fund gives us the ability to: keep classes small attract and retain excellent teachers and staff expand our digital learning initiatives purchase new textbooks and classroom resources continue to expand our innovative Flex and Community Work Day programs pay for our mortgage and building maintenance Every donated dollar will be carefully used, will be greatly appreciated, and will directly benefit our students and teachers. Our 2025-2026 goal is $325,000. This goal is attainable with strong support from the RCHS community. We ask everyone to give as much as they are able. We do NOT ask our students to do fundraising through the sale of popcorn, candy, wrapping paper, etc. Those programs designate only a small percentage of your cost to our school. When we rise to the challenge together, we can reach our goal! What is the Foundation Fund? The Foundation Fund is an ongoing fundraising initiative for support of teachers and classrooms. The Foundation Campaign, a multi-year $1.5 million campaign launched in 2021, will enable us to secure the school for the future while also improving compensation for our incredible teachers. Contributions to the Foundation Campaign will make it possible for us to pay off the remaining mortgage on our building, which will free up the funds necessary to raise salaries for our dedicated faculty. How can I help the fundraising efforts? Help us reach our Phoenix Fund goal by donating today! If you can do more, please also contribute to the Foundation Fund. Encourage extended family and alumni to support RCHS. Multiply your gift with a corporate match. Charitable Giving Information Raleigh Charter High School and Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are two separate 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of the law. For gifts to the Phoenix Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School (Federal tax ID: 56-2121381) For gifts to the Foundation Fund, direct your donation to Raleigh Charter High School Foundation (Federal tax ID: 26-4266980). Can you just tell me what to give? We ask that every family participate in the life of the school and in financial support of the school. Every family situation is different and every family's contribution will be different. We ask all families to make a "stretch level" gift. Why does a charter school need to raise money? Raleigh Charter's revenue comes from fixed per-pupil allotments from North Carolina and varying per-pupil funds from the counties where our students reside. The average per-pupil amount received from government funding is projected to be about $10,500. These limited dollars are provided for instructional expenses; however, charter schools do not receive funds for their land or school building. Charter schools do not receive Education Lottery proceeds. We must stretch instructional funds to cover building costs which amount to about $1,600 per student per year. To manage this annual funding challenge, we ask for support of our Phoenix Fund from every family, every year. Our administrators and Board of Directors work diligently to use per-pupil funds and Phoenix Fund contributions as efficiently as possible. In addition, great savings are realized by not having a gym, cafeteria, or library. How does this funding compare locally and nationally? A quick scan of public school budgets and private school tuitions will show the true cost of a high school education. A review of national public school funding tells us even more. North Carolina, the primary source of our per-pupil allotments, is ranked 41st in the nation in K-12 per-student education funding (NEA Rankings of the States 2023 and Estimates of School Statistics 2024, published April 2024). Compared to other states, our per-pupil funding is low.

Returning students will continue to use the Chromebooks they already have; there is no need for current students to purchase this newer model. 2025-2026 Chromebook Requirements Returning students will continue to use their current Chromebook and do not need to purchase the newer model. All new students, grades 9 through 12, will be required to bring an HP Fortis G1m 11.6" Touchscreen to school for 2025-2026. Families may choose to purchase either a new or refurbished device. The model is also widely available for purchase online. We are working with a local vendor (AppliedData Technologies) to help provide Chromebooks. They also offer warranty and case options. (The warranty is not required, but recommended if concerned about future repairs and maintenance). A link to the Order Form to purchase from AppliedData Technologies is available here . Please note that prices are subject to change based on ongoing tariff and shipping costs. These price differences are specified under the freight charge attached to the Chromebook cost. Families are welcome to purchase their student's chromebooks from other retailers. Financial assistance is available. If you need financial assistance, please contact Sarita McIver , Director of School Culture, prior to ordering. Digital Citizenship Responsible use of technology requires discipline and thoughtfulness. We aspire to better ourselves and our community with our resources. Technology should enhance our lives, learning, and relationships with others. To this end, RCHS has adopted the following standards from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)*: Students of our community: Cultivate and manage their digital identity and reputation and are aware of the permanence of their actions in the digital world. Engage in legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or on networked devices. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property. Manage their personal data to maintain digital privacy and security and are aware of data-collection technology used to track their navigation online.

Amy Koch Science Teacher Amy Koch has been a researcher at three universities. Her degrees, the B.S. in Biology and the MAT in Science Education, are from Duke University. Prior to coming to RCHS, Amy Koch was a Biology teacher at Southeast Raleigh High School. In her spare time, Ms. Koch likes to read and spend time with her three children. akoch [@] raleighcharterhs.org Eric Grunden Science Teacher Eric Grunden has taught in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. He holds a BS in Chemistry and a MEd in Secondary Science Education from the University of Florida. In 2011, he was North Carolina's finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. In 2012, he helped found Research Triangle High School, a public charter high school in Research Triangle Park. At RCHS he teaches AP Environmental Science and Honors Chemistry, and assists with the Quiz Bowl, Science Bowl, and Science Olympiad teams. egrunden [@] raleighcharterhs.org Magdalen Crist Science Teacher Magdalen Crist holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Science Education with a concentration in Chemistry from North Carolina State University. She taught Honors Chemistry during her student teaching at four Wake County schools and has previously worked in childcare as a nanny. Outside of school she enjoys baking, ballet, and spending time with her big family. mcrist [@] raleighcharterhs.org Olivia Owens Science Teacher Olivia Owens is from Lexington, NC. She holds a BS in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Prior to joining the RCHS faculty in 2023, Olivia taught at Wake Preparatory Academy and worked with elementary school students at the Museum of Life and Science in Durham. She is passionate about wildlife conservation and education. Outside of school, Olivia enjoys reading novels, making art, and birding. oowens [@] raleighcharterhs.org Scott Caudill Science Teacher Scott Caudill earned a BS in Biology with an ecology emphasis from Baylor University and a BS in Science Education from North Carolina State University. He taught previously at Cary High School. scaudill [@] raleighcharterhs.org Tom Ricci Science Teacher Tom Ricci is a native of Putnam Valley, a small town in New York’s Hudson Valley. While an undergraduate at the University at Buffalo studying chemistry, he worked as a physics lab instructor, peer mentor, and tutor to NCAA athletes. Following graduation from Buffalo, he decided to pursue a master’s degree in Adolescent Education at Hunter College in New York City. Upon completion of the degree and a teacher licensure program, he moved to Raleigh and taught at Longleaf School of the Arts for eight years before joining the faculty at RCHS. Mr. Ricci believes strongly in the merit of the Oxford comma. tricci [@] raleighcharterhs.org Troy K. Weaver Science Teacher Troy K. Weaver earned his undergraduate degree in Biology and Religion from Duke University, an MAT in Science Education from UNC-Chapel Hill, and is currently working on his Triangle-trifecta by completing a Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision at NC State. He has taught all areas of science, but is most passionate about Biology, Chemistry, and Forensic Science. Mr. Weaver has taught in public schools, a juvenile detention center, and at several area independent schools, most recently at Cary Academy. tkweaver [@] raleighcharterhs.org Whit Hames Science Teacher Whit Hames has taught in Moriyama, Japan, at Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, and at Southeast Raleigh High School, where he was division leader for science. He has a BS in Biology from Michigan State University and an MS in Biology from James Madison University. whames [@] raleighcharterhs.org RCHS Science

Printable donation forms Donation Forms Thank you for supporting our school! If you wish to donate via check, please complete and enclose one of the forms linked below. Checks can be mailed or dropped off at our school: Raleigh Charter High School Development Office 1307 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh, NC 27605 Download Phoenix Fund Donation Form Download Foundation Fund Donation Form

Citizenship is an important component of Raleigh Charter High School's instructional philosophy. Our goal is to teach and model the building blocks of citizenship within the school schedule and curriculum. One way of working toward this goal is our Community Work Day Program. Enrichment Days Community Work Days Citizenship is an important component of Raleigh Charter High School's instructional philosophy. Our goal is to teach and model the building blocks of citizenship within the school schedule and curriculum. One way of working toward this goal is our Community Work Day Program. The design includes teacher and student choice, multi-age grouping of students, one year commitments and experience, and education in up to four service areas during a student's high school years. Each RCHS teacher chooses an area of service to support. Some programs involved direct engagement with area nonprofit organizations, while others involve the creation of "awareness campaigns" for various causes. In the fall, each student looks at all of the service choices offered by teachers and selects his/her top 5 areas of interest. Students are assigned based on their choice and grade level. These multiage groups work together for the entire academic year learning and serving. The structure includes three 1-hour gatherings for education and planning and two 4-hour days of service work. Examples of organizations with whom teachers and students work are: the NC Food Bank, Interact, Catholic Relief Services, The Green Chair, Coon Rock Farm, Interfaith Food Shuttle, Ronald McDonald House, Project Linus, and many more. Many activities are also focused on conservation/ecology work at local parks, conservancy sites and forests. Students volunteer their time and energy in many ways, usually astonishing the staff of service agencies with what 15 teenagers accomplish in 3-4 hours. Close relationships have been established with nearby schools, Raleigh Parks and Recreation, several agencies that serve local residents in need, agencies that work with disabled or sick children, and agencies that work for animal welfare. The faculty and students are assisted with logistics and transportation by the Community Liaison. Parent volunteers are used to transport and work with the students and teachers on their service days. To see when Flex Days, Ex Days, and Community Work Days are this year, please see the school calendar. Flex Days Flex Days occur once each semester over two successive Fridays during which regular classes are cancelled. Students instead meet for half day sessions in small groups to pursue projects in a subject area. Groups often travel off campus. Ex Days Ex Days extend the usual 45-minute class period to 90 minutes, so that students meet in periods 1, 3 and 5 on Thursday and then periods 2, 4 and 6 on Friday, allowing the teachers to do in-depth labs, rehearsals, seminars, practices sessions or group work.

Our school welcomes visits from all colleges in order to expose our students to a variety of institutions. Please check in at the main office to receive your visitor's badge. College Reps Information Visiting Our Campus Our school welcomes visits from all colleges in order to expose our students to a variety of institutions. Please check in at the main office to receive your visitor's badge. Raleigh Charter High School uses SCOIR.com to schedule private visits to our campus. Visiting college representatives should follow the steps below to select and confirm the date and time of their fall visit to our campus. We hope this approach provides each admission officer an efficient method of arranging these visits. Thank you for taking the time to visit with our students! Step 1: Visit SCOIR.com . Step 2: Create an account. Step 3: Search for "Raleigh Charter High School." We strongly encourage visiting colleges to schedule their visits as soon as possible. In the event the date and/or times available online do not match your travel plans, please contact Myles Robinson or Dave Palmieri at (919) 715-1155 or collegecounseling@raleighcharterhs.org . For directions to our school, please click here . Raleigh Charter High School Profile and RCHS Curriculum Guide for College Representatives. Raleigh Charter has an abbreviated school day and in order to protect valuable class time, we prefer to schedule 30-minute college visits before school (8:25am), during lunch (12:30pm) – (don't worry, we won't put you in a cafeteria – all of our meetings are held in the conference room) and after school (3:00pm). However, if these times don't meet your needs, we will schedule 30 minute sessions at other times during class with the understanding that students may not be able to attend at other times as teachers must give permission to miss class time. Parking You may park on the school campus in designated visitor parking spaces near the main entrance. If visitor parking is filled, you may park along adjacent Washington Street being sure to observe posted parking regulatory signs. Click here to view a campus parking map . Visitor spaces are highlighted in green. Programs We are always considering new programming ideas and are creating a database of contacts for our programs. If you would like to be included in our database or if you would like to participate in our panel discussion during our College Night for Juniors in mid-September, please send us your contact information. We look forward to your visit!