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Messages of Importance
Penn Charter leaders decry social injustice, call to promote antiracism.
![Commencement 2020, Like No Other]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591472813/penn/bnks1tfx0fujjaurvc7p/CommencementDiploma.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1591472813/penn/bnks1tfx0fujjaurvc7p/CommencementDiploma.png","width":422}])
Commencement 2020, Like No Other
Prerecorded, virtual celebration. Socially distanced diploma pickup.
![Remembering Reid Bush Hon. 1689]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1590777539/penn/yjnqilldd6o3kdcghqph/ReidBush.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1590777539/penn/yjnqilldd6o3kdcghqph/ReidBush.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1590777539/penn/yjnqilldd6o3kdcghqph/ReidBush.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1590777539/penn/yjnqilldd6o3kdcghqph/ReidBush.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590777539/penn/yjnqilldd6o3kdcghqph/ReidBush.jpg","width":1222}])
Remembering Reid Bush Hon. 1689
The science teacher's love of the natural world served as inspiration to many students.
![Student Prizes Awarded, Cum Laude Inductions Announced]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1590688925/penn/pifzgxqikeyjyzhv9qjq/CumLaude_seal.png","width":196}])
Student Prizes Awarded, Cum Laude Inductions Announced
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Virtually Awesome 127th Color Day
It's a tie!
Did You Know?
Established in 1892, Color Day is an annual gathering of the PC community for a friendly festival competition between two teams, Blue and Yellow, representing Penn Charter’s school colors.
970
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
47
Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
105
Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
$10m
Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
Meet Our Community
![Jody Sweeney]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1591633598/penn/lid1gh1s6d1rovpjyh4q/Jody_Sweeney.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of College Counseling
![Allen Vandegrift]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535654801/penn/xs97beuhvtlppim3sffe/Allen_Vandegrift_thumbnail.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Assistant Director, Teacher
![Alyson Goodner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535731242/penn/fqjy0pb51rnv9ntknwuj/Aly_Goodner_thumbnail.jpg","width":1414}])
Director of Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Nora Landon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551973395/penn/rxvw2wwbmf4i6y5pyvuj/Nora_Landon.jpg","width":960}])
English Department Chair
![Sarah Aguilar-Francis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536672450/penn/b98oehqxjxixdtsqpuhp/Sarah_Aguilar_Francis.png","width":960}])
Foreign Language Department Chair, Teacher
![Antonio Williams]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535659075/penn/bvd0ezy2tqpanb7faafq/Antonio_Williams.jpg","width":960}])
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Teacher
![Suzy Reisman]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535568536/penn/ghcd2siuxlnkug7swm6l/Suzy_Reisman_thumbnail.png","width":597}])
Parent
![Adam Koppel]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655404/penn/nihmfyhkinfbhu107xmn/Adam_Koppel_thumbnail.png","width":313}])
OPC '87
![Charlie Brown]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535655150/penn/kcoun4jjs09fpqdd3gqk/charlie-brown_thumbnail.jpg","width":460}])
Teacher and Coach
![Beth Glascott]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536670319/penn/l7ry42nfebjizxr8cjck/Beth_Glascott_2_thumbnail.jpg","width":1361}])
Assistant Head of School
![Lee Payton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1535817380/penn/cn39yfcopulggwnsfoeq/Lee_Payton_w_American_Studies_thumbnail.jpg","width":691}])
Acting Assistant Director of Upper School, Teacher
![Wilson Felter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537203983/penn/ms73xi89tiirrhzviw2k/Wilson_Felter_thumbnail.jpg","width":500}])
Director of Middle School
![David Brightbill]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1537878543/penn/j4mfi5u7ibbxeurmlfwf/David_Brightbill_thumbnail.jpg","width":960}])
Academic Dean for Curriculum and Professional Development, Teacher
![Sharon Ahram]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1536948467/penn/l6npw9f1vizivluhfbdj/Sharon_Ahram_1.jpg","width":1357}])
Assistant Director of the Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
![Darryl J Ford]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1530624834/penn/gufyqn2i0misjgkbqjyz/djford.jpg","width":900}])
Head of School
Founded in 1689, Penn Charter is the oldest Quaker school in the world.
This green campus within one of the nation's most populous cities offers expansive space for athletics, outdoor classrooms and play, plus easy access to scholars, cultural events and service opportunities.
