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Students Direct Their Own Learning
Independent studies allow students to investigate a topic that they are interested in or passionate about that goes beyond PC’s Upper School course offerings.
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Back-to-School Dates
Need-to-know dates for the start of school.
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Spring Athletics Recap
SportsZone takes a look back at the 2022 spring athletics season.
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New Views of the New Lower School
Watch a video with new renderings, hear updates on the How Far? campaign.
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PC Celebrates Class of 2022
The Class of 2022 graduated from William Penn Charter School on Saturday, June 11, in an outdoor ceremony that was broadcast by livestream.
Did You Know?
From tending gardens to campus scavenger hunts to walks in the nearby Wissahickon, the natural environment is a teacher for students in all divisions. Environmental sustainability is interwoven through our curriculum.
986
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
![Michael Brooks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1655431160/penn/thk9sww0fpwxdqxe8p4f/AthleticsTeam2022-1.jpg","width":2200}])
Director of Athletics
![Naveena Bembry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1596646547/penn/edcw6m9txoael2db6azg/Naveena_Bembry_classroom.jpg","width":2200}])
Fifth Grade Teacher, SEED Facilitator, ISTF Professional Development Facilitator
![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
![Brionna Johnson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1641835000/penn/opoinhxsc4qpxrbimvrq/Brionna_Johnson.jpg","width":600}])
Athletics Program Assistant
![Jaysen Rosario]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1631728693/penn/j5ortd0yrzonfsayslin/Rosario.jpg","width":2200}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Tony Yoo]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1639766856/penn/oljqtjhp7ety9x997s1o/Tony_Yoo.jpg","width":2048}])
Performing Arts Teacher
![Joe Maguire]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634657075/penn/of1qtk8znaudowd39vme/Joe_Maguire.jpg","width":2200}])
Teacher, Coach
![Jordan Studevan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634654889/penn/qfwghp3h08spzzxruq3b/Jordan_Studevan.jpg","width":2200}])
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Coach
![Michael LoStracco]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1634138202/penn/lqf1vufpfnrkxppweabr/Michael_LoStracco.jpg","width":2200}])
Religious Studies and Philosophy Department Chair, Teacher
![Jeff Humble]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633716716/penn/wiwgnuwatvdxers0xk2c/Jeff_Humble.png","width":646}])
Science 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; Upper School Math Teacher
![Katie Kelly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1654095840/penn/p7rpd34om6u7n01mjjjv/Katie_Kelly.jpg","width":2200}])
Middle School Counselor
![PC security guard David Wright in a suit is seated and smiling contentedly]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1659357717/penn/eav49nc74ktsjfuayogw/DaveWrightHon1689lores.jpg","width":2000}])
Housekeeping, rear parking area (mornings), Strawbridge parking area (athletic events)
![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
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.
