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Academics
Needham B. Broughton High School is a Global Studies & Language Immersion Magnet school that serves approximately 2,100 students and is a top-tier Nationally Certified Demonstration-Level Magnet School and a Magnet Schools of America School of Distinction. In addition to our standard and honors level graduation requirement courses, Broughton offers students the opportunity to take the following courses on a yearlong schedule, attending eight classes with four classes per day on an alternating A & B day schedule:
- 31 Honors courses;
- 28 International Baccalaureate (IB) courses;
- 16 Advanced Placement (AP) courses;
- Visual & Performing Arts;
- World Languages in Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese;
- Physical Education;
- Career & Technical Education;
- Special Education; and
- Numerous magnet elective course offerings!
In addition to coursework, Broughton offers the following academic programming opportunities for students:
- Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Marketing Career Academy;
- Air Force JROTC; and
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
For a complete list of our course offerings for the 2020/21 school year, please visit 9th Grade Courses and 10th-12th Grade Courses.
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Academic Highlights
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS:
- In the last six years, Broughton has had 6 Morehead-Cain Scholars (UNC), 1 Benjamin Duke Scholar (Duke), 3 Park Scholars (NCSU), 1 Carswell Scholar (Wake Forest), and 1 Ingram Scholar (Vanderbilt);
- The class of 2020 was offered over $14.2 million in scholarships;
- The class of 2020 had:
- 53 Service Club Members
- 123 National Honor Society Members
- 2 Military Academy Appointments
- 121 Presidential Scholars
- 1 National Merit Finalist
- 167 NC Academic Scholars; and
- 201 Students graduating with Latin Honors Designation
- The class of 2020 attended the following colleges and universities: Appalachian State University, Arizona State University, Auburn, Barton, Brevard, College of Charleston, Drexel, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Florida State University, Greensboro College, Guilford College, High Point, Hofstra, Howard, Indiana, Iowa State University, James Madison University, Kansas, LSU, Meredith, Miami, NC A&T, NC State University, NC Wesleyan, Northeastern, Ohio State University, Pratt Institute, Presbyterian, Queens University, Radford, Randolph-Macon, St.Augustine's University, Savannah College of Art & Design, Sewanee, Temple, Trinity University (TX), UNC-Asheville, UNC-Chapel HIll, UNC-Charlotte, UNC-Greensboro, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Wilmington, University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of British Columbia, University of Colorado-Boulder, University of Mississippi, University of Oregon, University of South Carolina, University of Tennessee, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US Naval Academy, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Western Carolina, William & Mary, Wingate, Winston Salem State University, Wofford
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Community Service
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
The Community Service Program at Broughton High School is designed to teach citizenship skills and the value of serving others. Service is a value firmly positioned in the mission of the school. All Broughton students are required to complete at least 25 hours of service each year, for a total of 100 hours, as a graduation requirement. Our Class of 2020 Graduates performed 60,347 hours of service during their tenure at Broughton, and we are very proud of their accomplishments. For more information about our Community Service program, please visit Broughton High School Community Service.
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Faculty
FACULTY:
- 197 Total Staff
- 152 Certified Staff
- 24 National Board Certified Teachers
- 63% of Staff have 5+ Years of Experience
Faculty & Staff Accomplishments:
- Joann Blumenfeld, 2018-2019 NC Department of Public Instruction Special Education Educator of Excellence Award Recipient
- Betsy Graves, 2019 Magnet Schools of America Teacher of the Year Region IV
- Chris Conley, 2017-2020 Governor Roy Cooper’s Teacher Advisory Committee
- Jodie Kinkaid, 2018-2019 BHS Teacher of the Year
- Anna Christian Allen, Marlin Jones, Caroline Olson, Laura Woods, 2018-2019 Richard M. Jewell Teaching Excellence Awards Recipients
- David Brooks, 2018-2019 Richard Jenrette Teaching Excellence Award
- Sherolyn Brodnan, 2018-2019 BHS Instructional Assistant of the Year
- Officer Michael Foran, 2018 NCHSAA Hometown Hero Award Recipient
- Betsy Graves, 2017 BHS & WCPSS Teacher of the Year
- Ina Nyko, 2017 WCPSS School Psychologist of the Year
- Carolina Olson, 2016 WCPSS Diane Kent-Parker 1st Year Teacher of the Year
- Lee Quinn, 2017-2018 WCPSS Superintendent’s Teacher Advisory Committee
- Kelly Williamson, 2017 WCPSS Diane Kent-Parker 1st Year Teacher of the Year
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Athletics
ATHLETICS:
- Broughton competes in the 4A Conference and offers 36 teams in 19 different sports, including, but not limited to: Tennis, Golf, Swim/Dive Teams, Lacrosse, Cross Country, Soccer, Wrestling, Football, Cheerleading, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Softball and Volleyball;
- JV and Varsity offerings in most sports; and
- Seasonal no-cut sports include: Football and Cross Country (Fall), Indoor Track and Wrestling (Winter) and Track (Spring)
- For more information about athletics, please visit Broughton High School Athletics.
2019-2020 Athletic Accomplishments:
(The Spring Season was canceled after only 2 weeks due to COVID 19)
- 1 State Championship (Men's Cross Country)
- 2 Individual State Champions (JJ Malach - 3200m Indoor Track; Jack Rooney - Cross Country)
- 1 Wake County Championship (JV Cheerleading)
- 3 Cap7 Conference Championships (Cross Country, Women's Tennis, Volleyball)
- 2 Individual Cap7 Champions (Martin Kinney - Diving; Jack Rooney - Cross Country)
- 3 All State athletes - (Vada Valdespino & Ellie Crowder - Cheerleading; Davis Clemmons - Football)
- Cap7 Coach of the Year (Drew Hermanson - Volleyball)
- NC Gatorade Volleyball Player of the Year (Jade Demps)
- Gatorade Leadership Award (Cheerleading)
- NCHSAA Tony Simeon Courage Award (Andrea Cornel - Volleyball)
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Arts
ARTS:
Visual Art: Levels I – IV, 2 levels of IB classes. Art is showcased in the school, and the greater Raleigh art community ;
Computer Art: Levels I and II. Students create art through use of multimedia and technology;
Theatre: Levels I – IV, two IB, and Technical Theatre classes. A fall play, student written and directed One Act performances, and a Spring musical each year. Broughton Theatre is showcased at events across the state, earning Best Ensemble at The North Carolina Theatre Conference High School Play Festival. Students have recently received critics' choice awards for monologue, duet scene, duet song, solo song and sound design at The NC International Thespian Society;
Dance: Levels I – IV, IB SL and IB HL, independent study dance honors including Dance Ensemble and Dance Company. Our goal is create well rounded dance artists through academia, choreography, performance and skill development. We focus on vocabulary, choreography, technique, dance history, anatomy and production. The dance program also includes the Broughton Dance Team and CAPS CREW, the hip hop company. The program produces 5 concerts a year, performs locally, statewide, regionally and nationally. Students travel to NYC, LA and Chicago to study with professional companies, and Broughton hosts at least 10 guest artists a year. You can also see them at football and basketball games, pep rallies, local schools, competitions, dance festivals, the Raleigh Christmas Parade, and professional company performances;
Vocal Music: aCAPella advanced mixed ensemble, CAPital Sound - advanced treble ensemble, and Purple and Gold mixed ensemble, and IB Music. Fall and Spring concerts; aCAPella and CAPital Sound perform in the community; Piano Lab courses are also offered;
Instrumental Music: Orchestra—Level 2-IB classes. Three concerts each year; Concert Band and Wind Ensemble—Levels 1-IB classes. Perform four concerts a year. Wind Ensemble represents Broughton in the pit orchestra and small group performances; Jazz Bands—Jazz Ensemble is honors level, audition group performs throughout the state. Marching Band—All instrumental students are invited to join the Marching Band, which performs at every home football game, Fall competitions, and is the only band to perform in every Raleigh Christmas Parade since its inception;
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Extracurricular Activities
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
School Spirit Activities: Homecoming Week (Fall sports), Coming Home Week (Winter sports), & Queen of Hearts
Student Life and Leadership Activities: Student Government, Class Council and Executive Cabinet, Over 50 Student Clubs, CAPS Camp, Movie Nights on the Front Lawn (Fall & Spring)
School Dances: Sadie Hawkins, Queen of Hearts, Prom
Philanthropic Activities: Walk for Hope, Walk for Water, Rise Against Hunger, Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina, Backpack Buddies
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Support Organizations
SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONSBroughton High School is fortunate to have several support organizations that enhance student academics and experiences. Additionally, these support organizations provide professional development and resources for faculty. During the 2019-2020 school year alone, our faculty were awarded approximately $45,000 in grant funding to ensure students have premier educational resources and experiences.Academic Booster ClubFounded in 1989, the Academic Booster Club (ABC) supports academic excellence with various programs, grants, activities, and supplies benefitting both students and faculty at Broughton High School. ABC provides academic support services including agendas for each student, teacher grants, and recognition of student academic achievement. Teacher grant requests assist students of all academic levels. In 2020-21, the ABC hopes to fund $9,000 to maximize each student's potential in English, Math, World languages, Sciences, Special Programs, and all other aspects of the school academic program. All of this would not be possible without the support of our volunteers and financial supporters. To learn more or to donate to ABC, please visit the Academic Booster Club website.Alumni FoundationThe Broughton Alumni Association was established in 1984. Serving as the voice of all CAPS Alumni, the association funds and awards two scholarships to Broughton seniors each year. The Alumni Scholarship is given to an applicant who exhibits exemplary service to Broughton and the community, shows strong character and excels in the classroom. With similar requirements as the alumni award, the Mial Williamson Scholarship adds the love of sports as a qualifying factor. Membership in the association is free for one year to all graduating seniors. Thereafter, dues are $25 per year. The association publishes two newsletters a year. To learn more or to donate to the Alumni Foundation, please visit the Alumni Association website or on Facebook at Broughton Alumni Association.Capital FoundationThe Needham B. Broughton Capital Foundation was founded in 2004 as a non-profit corporation to provide funding for projects that enrich the Broughton educational experience. Since its inception, the Foundation has funded over $500,000 in supplies, technology, tools, and continuing educational opportunities used to enhance classroom instruction. The Foundation also has funded over $50,000 in teacher grants in recognition of excellence in instruction. Initiatives supported by the Foundation range from academics to arts to athletics to school beautification to teacher retention and beyond. Foundation grants complement funding available from local, federal and state sources. To learn more or to donate to the Capital Foundation, please visit the Capital Foundation website.CAPS ClubThe Broughton Caps Club provides volunteers and financial support for all of Broughton High School's interscholastic sports. WCPSS gives each high school less than $1,000 for their athletic program. Therefore, the Caps Club is the primary funding source for Broughton Athletics. The Caps Club provides the majority of the annual budget of $190,000 to support over 600 athletes - competing on over 34 teams in 19 different sports. The volunteer and fundraising efforts of the Caps Club directly impact the athletic department’s ability to provide the quality programs Broughton students and community enjoy. Due to the continued uncertainty as to Broughton’s sports teams, resulting from COVID-19, the Caps Club currently is unable to determine how we will handle memberships and sponsorships for the 2020/21 school year. We hope to get that information in place as soon as we can. If you have any questions, please contact Scott Phillips at scotphil@cisco.com. To learn more or to donate to the Caps Club, please visit the Caps Club website. Thanks for your support of Broughton athletics. GO CAPS!Parent Teacher Student AssociationThe Parent Teacher Student Association strives to support the highest standards of education and student well-being at Broughton High School. Our PTSA funds student scholarships, provides classroom items and grants for our teachers, supports our athletic and art programs, and helps keep our campus beautiful by organizing workdays and funding improvements such as lighting for our front lawn. Last year, the PTSA provided $25,000 in funding to benefit Broughton. Our parents also volunteer in the Main Office, Student Services, Media Center and with the Athletic Department. In addition to the support that the PTSA gives the school through financial assistance and volunteer work, we actively pursue ways to strengthen our community's awareness and acceptance of each other's differences and challenges. Our PTSA works to maintain excellence and to keep our Broughton Family strong. Please join the PTSA today! To learn more, please visit the Broughton PTSA Website.