Applying to Penn Charter

The common entry points at Penn Charter are pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, sixth, seventh and ninth grades, making these the best times to apply; new students are admitted to other grades if spaces are available.

As a school committed to diversity, Penn Charter welcomes students of every race, religion, socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and sexual orientation and encourages applications from current families as well as children of alumni and members of the Religious Society of Friends.

Admissions Timeline

Complete admissions file by the priority deadline of: Dec. 15, 2010
Admissions Office mails the earliest round of acceptance letters on: Feb. 1, 2011
Families must accept Penn Charter’s offer of admission by: March 1, 2011
Late applicants will continue to be considered based on availability of space.

Application for Admission

Lower School Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

Testing Facilities for Lower School Applicants

Middle and Upper School Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

Middle and Upper School Student Questionnaire

Release of Transcript

Teacher Recommendation: Grades Pre-K - 1

Teacher Recommendation: Grades 2-5

Teacher Recommendation: Grades 6-12

Complete Lower School Admissions Packet (contains all of the above)

Complete Middle & Upper School Admissions Packet (contains materials listed above)

Portrait of the Graduate

The Portrait of the Graduate articulates our expectations for the intellectual growth, social responsibility, spiritual development, and physical and emotional well-being of our graduates.

After-School Program

The After-School Program at Penn Charter is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment that meets the needs of our Lower School students and families during after-school hours and non-instructional days.