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[WEATHER ALERT]: Full School Days on Thurs. & Fri.
​We will convert the mini ex days scheduled for this Thursday, January 29 and Friday, January 30 into regular-schedule days. School will be held from 9:00 am until 2:40 pm on both of these days, and seventh-period health class will meet both days at the regular time.
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Please be aware that Raleigh Charter makes decisions about closings and schedule changes independently of other schools and systems. Conditions may vary throughout our attendance area, and safety should be everyone’s first priority. Even when Raleigh Charter is open, please always make the best decision about attendance for students based on the conditions near your home. Students will not be penalized for being absent because of safety concerns. If your student is going to miss school for any reason (including weather concerns), please be sure to email absences@raleighcharterhs.org.
For weather-related updates, we will communicate with families through email, text messages, WRAL, and our website.
Your College Plan
Freshman Year
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Build strong academic, language, mathematics and critical thinking skills by taking challenging courses.
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Study hard and get excellent grades. Colleges see your year end grades from ninth grade and the GPA becomes a part of the cumulative GPA on your transcript.
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Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading.
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Get involved in extracurricular activities at school and in your community
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Browse through college websites and social media accounts to get an idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.
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Check out which high school courses colleges require or prefer
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Keep an academic portfolio and co-curricular record or resume.
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Research career possibilities.
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Look for a great summer opportunity.
Sophomore Year
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Continue taking challenging courses.
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Work hard and continue to make excellent grades.
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Take the PSAT in October and the PreACT in November.
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Get more involved with your extracurricular activities.
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When you receive your PSAT results in December, read the materials sent with your score report and work on the areas you need to improve along with your teachers.
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Introduced to SCOIR and granted access
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Consider minimum and preferred high school courses for college admissions and certain career paths.
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If there are college representatives visiting in the spring, come to the visits that may be of interest to you.
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Look for a great summer opportunity.
Junior Year
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Aug. Log into SCOIR to start following colleges of interest and to sign up for college visits to RCHS.
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Oct. - Take the PSAT at school
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Feb./Mar - Log into SCOIR and Complete Junior Conference Questionnaire for students and parents. Take the ACT at school and register for March or May SAT
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Apr. - Discuss your college plans with your college counselor. Think about which teachers you will ask to write letters of recommendation.
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May - Take AP Exams, and take or retake SAT
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July - Research and visit colleges, think about your college essays.
Senior Year
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Aug. Finalize your list of colleges with your college counselor. Start a checklist of all application materials, deadlines, fees, etc. If applicable, request application fee waivers from your college counselor.
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Sept. - Create your FSA ID online in preparation to complete the FAFSA. Consult with your college counselor to determine whether Early Action/Early Decision options are appropriate for you.
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Oct. - Take or retake SAT if applying early. Follow up with teachers about recommendation letters. Start filling out financial aid forms, such as FAFSA and CSS Profile.
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Nov. - Take or retake SAT I. Submit Early Action/Early Decision applications, if applicable.
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Jan. - Submit Financial Aid forms, Sends test scores to colleges
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Feb-March. - Wait patiently for college acceptance letters.
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Apr. - Make your final decision on what college to attend
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May - Reply to all colleges
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June - Graduate - CONGRATULATIONS!!