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How do recurring gifts help RCHS reach its fundraising goals? Recurring gifts are a critical part of reaching our Phoenix Fund and Foundation Campaign goals. In recent years, recurring donors have collectively contributed about $40,000 each year towards our annual Phoenix Fund goal - that’s more than 12% of $325,000. Recurring Gifts Recurring gifts are a critical part of reaching our Phoenix Fund and Foundation Campaign goals. In recent years, recurring donors have collectively contributed about $40,000 each year towards our annual Phoenix Fund goal - that’s more than 12% of $325,000. Frequently Asked Questions How do I set up a recurring gift? Is my recurring gift tax deductible? Does my recurring gift rollover to the following school year? How do I modify my recurring gift? Can I choose the frequency and billing date for my payment? What are the advantages of recurring gifts for donors? When can I set up a recurring gift? Can I set up a recurring gift through my workplace? Can recurring gifts be matched? I have questions about recurring gifts. Who should I contact? H ow do I set up a recurring gift? There are two different ways to set up a recurring gift: 1) Donate online through our Online Giving page and check the box next to “Show my support by making this a recurring donation.” Your card will be charged for the amount you choose at the frequency you choose. If you wish to cover the processing fees associated with your recurring online gift, you can select this option before completing the form. OR 2) Set up automatic payments to Raleigh Charter High School through your bank’s bill pay or online banking feature. Please indicate “Phoenix Fund” in the memo line if you have the option to do so. In most cases, your bank will mail your check directly to the school for the amount you choose at the frequency you choose. Is my recurring gift tax deductible? Yes! All donations to Raleigh Charter High School and the Raleigh Charter High School Foundation are tax deductible. Information is listed at the bottom of this page. We send an annual acknowledgement letter tax-receipt to every recurring donor each January. This letter will indicate the total of your tax-deductible donations for the prior year. If you ever wish to receive a record of your giving other than the January letter, please contact us. Does my recurring gift ro llover to the following school year? Yes! Many families like to have their giving schedule continue year to year. If you wish to schedule an end-date, modify or cancel your recurring gift at any time, please contact us . How do I modify my recurring gift? (Increase or decrease amount, suspend or cancel payments, change the payment method or date, etc. ) If you set up your recurring gift through our online giving page , you can contact us to modify, suspend, or cancel your gift at any time. If you set up your recurring gift through your bank’s online bill pay function, you should be able to modify or cancel these payments through your online banking system. Can I choose the frequency and billing date for my payment? Yes! When you set up a recurring payment through our online donation form , you can choose to give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. You are also able to schedule the start date. What are the advantage s of recurring gifts for donors? For many, contributing a smaller monthly amount is a more comfortable way to give rather than making a one-time gift. In addition, setting up a recurring gift now ensures your continued support of RCHS for as long as you would like to give! You can set it and forget it - no need to remember to make a gift each month or reset it each year. When can I set up a recurring gift? Anytime! No matter when you set up your recurring gift, your contributions will be counted towards our annual fundraising goals. Can I set up a recurring gift through my workplace? It depends on your workplace. Many workplace giving campaigns do allow you to make donations on a recurring schedule. If this is a method of giving you’re interested in, we encourage you to contact human resources at your employer to inquire. Can recurring gifts be matched? In many cases, yes! Some employers will only match gifts made through workplace giving systems. If you have questions about if your company will match your recurring gift, please contact us and ask your employer’s human resources department if they match recurring donations. For more information about matching gifts, click here . I have questions about recurring gifts. Who should I contact? Please contact our Development team at development@raleighcharterhs.org or call 919.715.1155. We would love to hear from you! Margaret Barnett , Director of Development & Communications Mimi Tomei , Development & Communications Specialist 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 . How to Set Up Tax Rollover Frequency Advantages Set Up When Workplace Match Modify Contact Us

Athletics Overview College Counseling Raleigh Charter High School is a college preparatory institution with a rigorous academic program. We are committed to providing a comprehensive college counseling program with personalized service to the students and their families. Our goal is to help students identify colleges and universities that best match their needs and abilities. Our counselors assist the students throughout the college search and admissions process. We encourage students to take advantage of the curriculum offered at RCHS and to develop interests outside the classroom by taking advantage of the many extracurricular opportunities offered here. Since our mission is to graduate citizens of the world, we also encourage students to become involved in their communities. We have two college counselors who work with students across different grade levels. Mr. Robinson works with students in advisories on the first floor, and Mr. Palmieri works with students in advisories on the second floor. Read more about our counselors below! About the Counselors David Palmieri 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 2nd Floor Advisories - All Grades Myles Robinson 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 1st Floor Advisories - All Grades

College Counseling Overview Phoenix Parents Purchase your Phoenix Parents Membership 2025-2026 Social Gathering Schedule Updates and details will be listed in the Friday Phoenix News. Fall Social at Wilson's Eatery: Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 | Wilson's Eatery 5:30-7:00 pm College Counseling Night for 9th and 10th Grade Parents: Wednesday, Nov. 5 | sessions offered at 5:30 and 6:30 Love Our Staff: Friday, February 13, 2026 Spring Social: April 9, 2025 - 5:30-7:00pm, Okja K-Pub at 1080 Darrington Drive, Cary 27613 About Phoenix Parents Phoenix Parents, Raleigh Charter’s parent organization, exists to support our teachers, staff, and students and to encourage active parent participation by providing meaningful ways to support the mission and goals of the school. All parents are welcome to attend Phoenix Parents monthly meetings, events, and programs! What does Phoenix Parents do? Sell Phoenix Parents memberships to fund all activities throughout the year - $30 per year; main funding source Fulfill Leadership roles for all Phoenix Parents committees Conduct Orientation Day sales store for students and families Organize the carpool database and run parking permit sales Classroom prep day before school starts Ice cream social for new students and their parents 3rd Friday pizza sales Provide gift bags for all College representatives that visit RCHS Regular kitchen/workroom cleaning in the building Outdoor work day clean ups on campus Provide Flex Day lunch 4 times/year to all volunteers and staff Assist with Flex Day coordination 4 times/year Organize informational Parent Nights Provide Thanksgiving pies for staff Host a "Love Our Staff" school supply drive Staff luncheons 4 times/year Senior yard signs Maintain online Spirit Wear store that is open all year Staff Appreciation week Provide food and/or assistance for additional varied school activities during the year Host an end of year celebration for all Phoenix Parents members If you would like to be more involved in Phoenix Parents, please consult our list of Phoenix Parents Officers and contact the Phoenix Parents co-presidents for more information! Phoenix Parents formed to support the teachers, staff, and students and to encourage active parent participation by providing meaningful ways for parents to support the mission and goals of the school— as stated in the original charter application. Phoenix Parents are always looking for ways to enhance the high school experience. Please join, be active and supportive, and share new ideas! Membership Every family is encouraged to join Phoenix Parents each year with an annual membership fee of $30. This membership fee, along with the coursepack sale profit, and passive fundraisers will provide funds necessary to host teacher appreciation events, support departmental activities, provide school materials and support many other Phoenix Parents initiatives. Memberships can be purchased online here . For more information, please consult our list of Phoenix Parents Officers and contact our Membership Chair. Our goal is to have 100% of our families join because 100% of our students directly benefit from Phoenix Parents efforts! Volunteers RCHS and Phoenix Parents recruit volunteers to help support many events and projects: Building and Grounds work days, Flex Day staffing, teacher appreciation activities, coursepack sale at the beginning of the year, an after-school Friday student social on the 3rd Friday of the year and many other programs. Volunteer opportunities will be announced in the RCHS newsletter and on this website. All parents are encouraged to read the weekly Phoenix News and attend Phoenix Parents gatherings to keep informed of volunteer opportunities. Academic Support One focus of Phoenix Parents is academic support: - Welcome Gift - Provided to each new teacher and staff member. - Support for Departmental awards and end-of-year activities - College Counseling - "Goodie Bags" for visiting college representatives. . Buildings and Grounds The Buildings and Grounds and Grounds committees have done it all—furnishing and maintaining and continuing to be on the look-out for more and better items for the school. Clean-up days are scheduled throughout the year to handle maintenance and cleaning jobs that are beyond daily routines. Clean-up days are a great way to meet other parents and learn your way around the school. A Word on Fundraising The Phoenix Fund , with opportunities for employer matches is the main fundraiser conducted by the RCHS Development Office. All families are encouraged to support the school through this fund. Our goal is to have every family join Phoenix Parents, volunteer with the RCHS community wherever you will and contribute to the Phoenix Fund —no donation of time or money is too small or too large! Ultimately, all our students benefit!

In addition to the annual Phoenix Fund, the Foundation Campaign was established as a longterm initiative to secure the school for the future while also improving compensation for our incredible teachers. 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 . The Foundation Campaign Investing in Our Teachers, Securing Our Future THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Caring Generosity, Incredible Impact Caring Generosity, Incredible Impact Caring Generosity, Incredible Impact Caring Generosity, Incredible Impact Click here to read the IMPACT REPORT With immense gratitude for our community, we are thrilled to present the Foundation Campaign Impact Report. These pages outline the success of our collective fundraising efforts, but the true impact of your generosity cannot be summarized in words or charts. Over many years, you —our families, alumni, grandparents, and friends—have shown extraordinary support for our school and appreciation for the important role our educators play in the lives of thousands of Raleigh Charter High School students and alumni. Your generosity represents more than financial support; it reflects deep trust in our mission, our people, and our shared commitment to our students. Because of you, our school has reached milestones that once felt aspirational. The achievements detailed in this report are the direct result of collective generosity sustained over time, and their impact will be felt by our teachers, staff, students, and future generations for decades to come. Thank you for being part of our community, our history, and our future. With gratitude, Rob Fenoglio ’03 Chair, RCHS Foundation Board Jameson Marks ’03 Chair, RCHS School Board Lisa Huddleston , Principal Give Today Foundation Campaign Update: November 25, 2025 At our Home Sweet School celebration, Jameson Marks '03, RCHS Board Chair, shared the news that we have paid off the bond on our building! Below is a summary of what was shared that evening and in the recent Phoenix News: Raleigh Charter High School’s tax-exempt municipal bond (first secured in 2010 for $7,369,000) was paid off on Tuesday, November 18! We are so grateful for this community and the ways that we have all come together to reach this exciting milestone in our school’s history. Paying off the bond is an essential part of our Foundation Campaign progress because it allows us to increase teacher and staff salaries this year. Your generous contributions make this possible! We have one last step to go in completely retiring our debt by paying off our final $500,000 loan that we have received from the Russell Foundation. Every gift brings us closer to the finish line. Thank you for supporting us and for all you do to make Raleigh Charter the caring and connected community that it is! Foundation Campaign Update: October 3, 2025 Our dream is coming true, thanks to you! Click the button below to read a special message from RCHS leadership. Click here to read the update Foundation Campaign Update: Sept. 3, 2025 We are in the homestretch of the Foundation Campaign! Will you help us cross the finish line? Since 2021, our incredible community has raised more than $1,145,000 towards our $1,500,000 goal. Donations to the RCHS Foundation will enable us to raise teacher salaries this school year. Your continuing support is needed to ensure we can sustain the salary increase, provide bonuses, keep up with the growing costs of benefits, and maintain our school building for the long term. Every gift of every size brings us closer to our goal. Foundation Campaign Update: July 1, 2025 We have had an AMAZING year thanks to our AMAZING community! We are thrilled to share some exciting news: We have received the donations needed to unlock our $100,000 match! In the 2024-25 school year, we’ve received a combined total of $1,015,200 in donations to the Foundation Campaign, Phoenix Fund, and designated funds! We are humbled by the generosity of our community, and we deeply appreciate the incredible ways that folks have stepped up in support of our school. We are grateful for each and every contribution. Surpassing the $1,000,000 mark is a HUGE accomplishment for us all! Together we have done amazing things, but we aren’t finished yet. We are counting on you - our caring families, donors, and friends - to keep climbing with us. Please stay connected and engaged as we enter the final phase of our campaign this fall. Look out for a new match challenge and additional opportunities to support our progress towards this important goal. If you have ideas or questions, please reach out. We would love to talk with you! Thank you for your continued support of our school and our future! Jameson Marks '03, Chair, RCHS Board of Directors Lisa Huddleston, Principal To date, our community has raised an incredible $1,100,000 towards our $1,500,000 campaign goal. THANK YOU for your incredible support! Foundation Campaign Update: May 16, 2025 We are committed to achieving our goal together Nearly 600 families and individuals have contributed financially to the Foundation Fund. Each gift represents hope and confidence in the future of Raleigh Charter and we are grateful for every donation. Our first and immediate priority after paying off the building is to increase teacher salaries. Improving compensation is not only the right thing to do, it is imperative to our ability to continue to recruit and retain experienced educators. Your support is making it possible for us to achieve this goal. We are making steady and significant progress Since January, we have received over $225,000 in campaign donations from parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, and friends. This incredible outpouring of support is a testament to how much our community believes in the mission of Raleigh Charter High School and the important role that teachers play in the lives of our students. We are grateful for the many families who have shown steadfast annual support and for the many new donors who have joined us in recent years. This March, our community raised more than ever through our third annual Day of Giving contributing over $170,000 towards the Foundation Campaign. Hundreds of gifts of all types and sizes have helped us move steadily forward and the momentum continues to grow. To date, our community has raised an incredible $925,000 towards our $1,500,000 campaign goal. Your continued support is needed right now The bond on our building is due at the end of 2025. Your continued support is needed now. Please consider what you and your family can do to contribute to this important and urgent endeavor. Thank you for your continued support of our school and our future! Paul McSorley, Chair, RCHS Board of Directors Jameson Marks '03, Chair, RCHS Foundation Board of Directors Lisa Huddleston, Principal Margaret Barnett '08, Director of Development & Communications Thank you for making our 2025 RCHS Day of Giving the our best one yet! Foundation Campaign Update: March 2025 We are thrilled to share that together we have raised $171,472 for Raleigh Charter’s 2025 Day of Giving! Thank you to each and every donor who stepped up to make this our best Day of Giving yet. The total includes an incredible pledge of $100,000 made by a family in support of our mission and our future. We are humbled and grateful for this exceptional expression of dedication to our school. All of these generous contributions give us confidence as we work steadily towards improving compensation for our teachers. Thank you for being part of our vibrant and caring community! “There is no better investment than education, and no better education than what Raleigh Charter offers. But it goes beyond education, as RCHS delivers on its mission to build knowledgeable, thoughtful, and contributing citizens. RCHS had a profound impact on our children, and we will be forever grateful to its staff and leadership.” - a donor family of Raleigh Charter Foundation Campaign Update January 2025 Our founders envisioned a school where experienced, talented, caring teachers would provide excellent education and a supportive learning environment to a student body of citizen-learners. Their original vision relied on high-quality educators, and included compensating faculty at a level that adequately reflects their years of experience and dedication to our students and our school. Our teachers are at the heart of everything we do. Their hard work and steadfast commitment to our students and our school are the foundation of all we have accomplished and all we endeavor to accomplish in the future. Unfortunately, many of our experienced faculty members are being compensated at a level that is lower than what they could make teaching in a traditional local public school. This is our year to come together as a community to improve this reality for our teachers. The loan on our building is due at the end of 2025. Rather than renegotiate our loan at what will certainly be a significantly higher interest rate than our current terms, we are dedicated to paying it off. A few years ago, we set out to raise $1.5 million to eliminate our mortgage expense, and our community has already generously contributed $550,000 toward this effort. We have $950,000 left to raise! With the end of our loan term in sight, please donate now. If you would like to discuss opportunities to partner with RCHS in this effort, please contact us. We are excited about this opportunity! Paul McSorley, Chair, RCHS Board of Directors Jameson Marks '03, Chair, RCHS Foundation Board of Directors Lisa Huddleston, Principal Margaret Barnett '08, Director of Development & Communications You can help make our dream a reality! Increasing compensation for our faculty has always been our goal, but for every year since we opened, limited state funding has remained an immovable obstacle in our progress. As a charter school, we do not receive public funding to pay for our building and facilities. Donations to the Phoenix Fund play a vital role in paying for our day-to-day essential expenses, but even with this annual support we have never been able to pay teachers at a level commensurate with their experience and importance to our institution. Thanks to generous contributions from our families and community, along with careful financial planning, our Board has been able to consistently approve bonuses and salary raises for the past several years. However, even with these advancements, many RCHS teachers are still making 5 to 7% less money teaching here than they could in other local public schools. Paying off the loan will free up approximately $500,000 in annual operating funds. Our first and immediate priority with the freed up funds will be to sustainably increase compensation for our dedicated teachers and staff. Increasing salaries is not only the right thing to do to take care of our teachers who are here now, but offering competitive pay is also crucial to our ability to attract and retain the new teachers. We are committed to maintaining a faculty of high-quality educators. To do so, we must provide what is needed to ensure that RCHS is not only an excellent school for students to learn and grow, but also an excellent place for educators to teach and to work. There have been many times throughout our school’s history where we have asked for help and each time our caring community has met us with an outpouring of generosity. We invite you to support the Foundation Campaign and join us in our effort to realize our long-term goal of competitively compensating our dedicated faculty. WAYS TO GIVE Donate online anytime here. Complete a Foundation Fund pledge form and mail it in with your check payable to RCHS FOUNDATION. Contribute a gift of stock or recommend a grant through your donor advised fund. If you would like to discuss opportunities to partner with RCHS in this effort, please contact Margaret Barnett, Director of Development, at mbarnett@raleighcharterhs.org . Give Today A History of Heartfelt Support 1999 : A group of visionary parents and educators founded Raleigh Charter High School, and we opened our doors at Pilot Mill on Haynes Street. 2009 : After a decade of rising rental costs, our school leadership determined that it was time to find a permanent home for our school. The RCHS Foundation was established to help with the process of purchasing a building and securing the long-term financial stability of the school. Through a major capital campaign,our community raised over two million towards the purchase of the building. This included an incredible one million dollar anonymous gift. 2011 : RCHS moved to its permanent location at 1307 Glenwood Avenue. This move was made possible by our community’s generous financial support as well as hundreds of hours of volunteer work. 2017 : We introduced the Foundation Fund to serve as a fundraising vehicle for our goals and aspirations beyond the Phoenix Fund. Gifts to the Foundation Fund support two primary goals: steadily and sustainably increasing teacher salaries and maintaining our school building for the long term. Since its inception, current and past families have provided tremendous support to the Foundation Fund in recognition of our teachers and in appreciation of the education we provide. Spring 2020 : During the extreme anxiety and uncertainty of the pandemic, we received a gift that has truly accelerated our progress towards these goals. This anonymous $2 million gift brought us up to a new level where our goals are within reach. 2021 : Reinvigorated by this amazing gift, we launched a special initiative for the Foundation: The Foundation Campaign is focused on raising $1.5 million – the amount needed to pay off the building and free up funds for our teachers. 2025: As of January, our community had raised $550,000 for the Foundation Campaign leaving $950,000 left to raise in order to finish the campaign, pay off our loan, and achieve our forever dream of increasing teacher compensation. In March, the school community raised $170,000 (more than ever) on our third annual Day of Giving. As of May 16, the community had contributed an incredible $925,000 towards our goal and momentum continues to grow! At the end of our fiscal year, June 30, 2025, we surpassed $1,000,000 in donations! 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 .

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!

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.

RCHS Special Programs Ashley Anderson Director of Special Programs Ashley Anderson is a Raleigh area native. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Special Education from UNC Wilmington and her master’s degree from Hunter College. Ashley has been teaching for over ten years across North Carolina, California, and New York. Outside of school, Ashley is usually chasing after her two young kids, spending time cooking with her husband, or finding a quiet moment to read a good book. asanderson [@] raleighcharterhs.org Cara Leigh Morris Special Programs Teacher Cara Leigh Morris is a Raleigh native and Raleigh Charter alum. After graduating from Duke University with a BA in Public Policy, she completed Teach for America. Having taught in a variety of settings, Cara Leigh is excited to return to Raleigh Charter as a teacher! cmorris [@] raleighcharterhs.org

Raleigh Charter High School is a free, independent public school chartered by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Admissions Admissions FAQs The Application period has closed and we are no longer accepting applications for 2026-27. The admissions lottery was held on Wednesday, March 18 at 3:30 pm. We received 948 applications and accepted 180 rising ninth grade students in the lottery. All rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade applicants have been placed on grade level waitlists. Lottery results have been emailed to parents/guardians of applicants. Parents can view their child's lottery results and wait list status by logging into their Scribbles parent account at https://raleighcharterhsnc.scriborder.com/family . If you need help accessing your lottery status, please email admissions@raleighcharterhs.org . Students will be admitted off the wait lists beginning May 1st and until August 12th. We will contact the waitlisted students in order as spots open up. To learn about Admissions at RCHS, please read the information below and review the Admissions FAQ . Open Houses for Prospective Families Our Prospective Student Open House was held on January 28, 2026. Click here to view our Open House presentation. In April, we will hold another Open House just for students who were admitted in the lottery to help them to make a decision about whether or not to attend RCHS. General Admissions Information Raleigh Charter High School is an independent, public, college-preparatory school that serves students from North Carolina. Prospective students complete an application for admission. Admission to the school is by public lottery. You can view some frequently asked questions here . We accept applications over a period of several weeks during the first few months of the year, usually from late January to late February. Applications can be completed online during this time period. The dates of the application period are posted in December for the following year. A link to the application website will be posted on the first day of the application period. Families with limited or no internet access may visit the school office during business hours to complete an application during the application period. The Admissions Lottery is typically held 3 to 4 weeks after the application period ends. Lottery results are emailed to all applicants. We do not accept applications for admission at any other times during the year. Learn more about Raleigh Charter High School: College Profile , Curriculum Guide , Brochure about RCHS All applications for students accepted by NC charter schools must be from parents who are currently legal residents of North Carolina. The domicile must be in place at the time of the student application. In order to be included in the admissions lottery, an application to RCHS must list a North Carolina residence. Prospective students complete an application for admission to Raleigh Charter High School. Applicants must be ready for Math 1/Algebra 1 or a higher mathematics course in the ninth grade. During high school, students must take at least four courses in math and at least two consecutive years of a foreign language in order to graduate from Raleigh Charter High School. We offer math courses from Math 1 to Calculus 3. Many courses are offered only at the honors (advanced) level Siblings of current RCHS students, siblings of RCHS graduates who finished all four years at RCHS (and graduated), and children of full-time employees are given priority. The current student must be enrolled for one year before sibling status is granted. We hold an Information Session to give prospective students and parents a chance to view the school campus, to visit staff members, and to hear programs about our school.

Parents Overview Welcome Back, Forever Phoenix! RCHS Alumni Association The Alumni Association organized by staff and alumni volunteers who create opportunities for alumni of all ages to Connect, Serve, and Give Back . Throughout the year, alumni are invited to participate in school programs and social events at RCHS and in the local community. All alumni are automatically members of the Alumni Association; no registration or fees required! Interested in getting involved? Email alumni@raleighcharterhs.org . Our Mission: We, as knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens of the RCHS Alumni Association, will work together to provide peer-led opportunities for alumni to connect with one another, serve our school and greater community, and give back by supporting the initiatives of Raleigh Charter High School. CONNECT: We will build connections among alumni and strengthen relationships between alumni and our school. SERVE: We will volunteer together to help RCHS and the greater community. GIVE BACK: We will contribute our time and resources in support of Raleigh Charter's initiatives and to ensure the legacy of excellent education. Alumni Events Visit our Events page Giving Back to Raleigh Charter RCHS relies on generous support from our community of current and alumni families. Even though you have graduated, there are many ways you can support the school in the months and years ahead ensuring that the experiences you had at RCHS continue to be available for others. There will be many volunteer opportunities (watch the RCHS home page and alumni newsletter) and we welcome any help you can offer. Alumni are encouraged to contribute to our Foundation Fund in support of our dedicated teachers and staff. To make a gift online today, click here . To learn more, please visit our Foundation Fund page . Don't forget to check our list of matching gift companies, as many employers may offer ways to match your gift! Staying Connected We end alumni newsletters containing school and alumni news, interviews with alumni and volunteer opportunities via email. To update your contact information with the RCHS Alumni Relations Office and sign up to receive the RCHS Alumni Update newsletter, please click one of the buttons below. Update your ALUMNI contact info Update your alumni PARENT contact info The Phoenix Annual Newsletter A printed copy of our Phoenix Annual Newsletter is mailed to each current and alumni family during the holiday season. 2025 Phoenix Annual 2024 Phoenix Annual 2023 Phoenix Annual 2022 Phoenix Annual 2021 Phoenix Annual 2020 Phoenix Annual 2019 Phoenix Annual 2018 Phoenix Annual 2017 Phoenix Annual Newsletters contactupdate Interested in planning a reunion for your class? We can help! Email us at alumni@raleighcharterhs.org for more information. News, ideas, suggestions and questions for the RCHS Alumni Relations Office are welcome anytime by contacting Margaret and Mimi at alumni@raleighcharterhs.org . Margaret Barnett , Director of Development & Communications RCHS Class of 2008 Mimi Tomei , Development & Communications Specialist RCHS Class of 2016

Raleigh Charter High School seeks excellent, engaging teachers and staff members who want to work in an innovative and creative educational community. Applicants must be highly qualified in their field and excited about challenging and supporting students to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and contributing citizens. Employment at RCHS Raleigh Charter High School seeks excellent, engaging teachers and staff members who want to work in an innovative and creative educational community. Applicants must be highly qualified in their field and excited about challenging and supporting students to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, and contributing citizens. Applicants should demonstrate a knowledge of how students best stretch their learning and must also show a commitment to active participation in the school community. Raleigh Charter High School teachers facilitate experiential learning and integrate citizenship education into our rigorous academic curricula. 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. Our school has a full-time Director of School Culture, as well as School Board and Faculty Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committees. For full-time positions, we offer salaries competitive with nearby districts, a retirement program (403(b)), health insurance, paid time off, and paid parental and family leave. RCHS gives enrollment priority to children of full-time employees, in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 115C-218.45(f)(3)a. Please continue to browse our website for more information about our school. You may also view our College Profile and Curriculum Guide , or a case study on Raleigh Charter High School conducted by the Model Schools Network on successful practices that support student learning. Current Job Openings Staff and Administration Positions There are no staff and administration positions open at this time. Substitute Teachers Applications for substitute teachers are accepted throughout the year. To apply to be a substitute teacher, please email your resume and a list of three references to office@raleighcharterhs.org . Faculty Positions Raleigh Charter High School is currently accepting applications for the following full-time positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Salaries for these positions range from $50,000 to $85,000 depending on experience and education. Math Teacher English Teacher Science Teacher (chemistry and/or physics) To apply for any of these positions, we ask each applicant to provide the following: Cover letter Resume One-page personal statement of educational philosophy Copies of transcripts of college work List of three references Please email the above materials to employment@raleighcharterhs.org . Athletics Staff Positions There are no athletic staff positions open at this time.

Alumni Overview Student Life Get the 2025-2026 RCHS Student Handbook here . Links to Student Forms Pre-Approved Absence Form Course Schedule Change Request Form You can find more information on health-related forms on the Health Information page. Students have a lot to say about the atmosphere at Raleigh Charter and the educational experience it provides them. Most students like the short academic day we offer but there are other aspects that are important, such as our citizenship education, Special Days, clubs, lunches and curriculum.