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Research Triangle High School
Opening the Doors of Science | Opening the Minds of Students
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Visit us at our NEW website to learn more about
Research Triangle High School!
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Applying
to the State Board of Education this winter for a charter that, if
approved, would open school in August, 2012.
Research Triangle High School will be:
- An innovative public science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) charter school with an equal liberal arts focus, that models new ways to educate, using the entrepreneurship, talent and resources of the Research Triangle.
- One of the first schools in the state to teach students to learn in ways that reflect how we work today in our mobile, connected, collaborative world. Offering a strong college-preparatory curriculum, the school will guide students to learn 21st Century 'soft' skills through a blend of experiential and virtual methods.
- Designed to bring a globally-competitive education to a broad population that reflects our diverse Triangle-wide community.
The high school programs will include:
An extended, modular school day
A location in the heart of Research Triangle Park (RTP)
Virtual learning materials
Learning through experiences
Learning Teams of master teachers, newer teachers and RTP employees
A senior year internship at a company in RTP
Applying for a charter with the intention to open in August 2012 with 160 9th grade students. Grades 9-12 by 2015.
Spearheaded by the Contemporary Science Center.
To learn more visit our website at: www.researchtrianglehighschool.org
Contacts:
Pamela Blizzard, Executive Director
Amanda Marvelle, Education Director & High School Project Manager
The abridged version of the Charter Application Submitted to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on November 4th can be downloaded by clicking on the PDF icon below.
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We will be updating our Facebook and Twitter accounts regularly with information about the progress of RTHS.
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Educational Focus
Research Triangle High School (RTHS) is an independent public charter high school with a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) focus, designed to bring a globally competitive education to a broad spectrum of students. The school is committed to enrolling students who reflect the Triangle region’s diversity in ethnicity, socioeconomic status, rural vs. urban composition, gender and non-English-speaking origins. RTHS will be a place where students can learn in unique and innovative ways in order to prepare them for the global workplace of the 21st century. RTHS’s education will offer college-preparatory course content built on the NC Common Core Curriculum and the Framework for K-12 Science Education. The school will rely upon cutting-edge instructional techniques that blend online material and industry-based experiences. Coursework will be Flipped so that students will learn from online lectures and material outside of class time, and learn from group labs, seminars and collaborative projects during class time. Teachers will have more opportunity to work closely with students while students will have greater opportunities to learn from instructional experiences that best match their learning styles, schedules, and needs. The school draws upon years of work at the Contemporary Science Center in Durham, a program that nurtures students’ enthusiasm for careers in science and math, as well as improving their understanding of core competencies in their standard courses. RTHS will strive to provide Research Triangle industry internships and student science project work by leveraging the school’s public and private support base in and around the Research Triangle Park community. The school will employ an extended day designed to provide more opportunities for instruction and help outside of class, as well as overcoming transportation barriers. Learning Teams of teachers, Resident teachers from across the state, industry experts and retirees will support students and key STEM learning objectives. Ultimately, RTHS is committed to scaling its innovative offerings to the greater North Carolina educational community through its model of blending virtual and experiential learning, Learning Teams, and a Residency program to achieve the school’s mission of increasing access to a globally competitive STEM education for students and teachers across North Carolina.
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