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![Students fill bleachers in an athletic facility. rows of 12th graders sit in chairs on the basketball court.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1567713969/penn/p3bpn5edon76qyexpyn4/DooneyOpeningAssembly2019.jpg","width":2200}])
Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year!
Head of School Darryl J. Ford introduced the theme for the year, Honoring the Light Within.
![Football Captures Milestone 700th Win]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1567360777/penn/paz4afk6pvbafgxlla4p/IMG_67915.jpg","width":2200}])
Football Captures Milestone 700th Win
Battle at the Beach features big football win and exciting double OT tie for girls soccer.
![SportsZone Roundup: July 2019]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1564422922/penn/g4dsvwisvlefys3u7v3p/Worley_football_practice_summer_2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1564422922/penn/g4dsvwisvlefys3u7v3p/Worley_football_practice_summer_2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1564422922/penn/g4dsvwisvlefys3u7v3p/Worley_football_practice_summer_2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1564422922/penn/g4dsvwisvlefys3u7v3p/Worley_football_practice_summer_2019.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1564422922/penn/g4dsvwisvlefys3u7v3p/Worley_football_practice_summer_2019.jpg","width":1378}])
SportsZone Roundup: July 2019
School's out but Penn Charter students and OPCs are active on the playing fields. Catch up with PC SportsZone.
![Run for Peace]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1563299598/penn/vxierc2dzydwcuysvhgw/RunforPeace2018_3788_crop.jpg","width":2200}])
Run for Peace
Community event remembers those who died on 9/11.
![Remembering Roger Hillas]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1561479609/penn/wxnmy72qkqp3nq0ztsb9/RogerHillasOPC45square.jpg","width":2084}])
Remembering Roger Hillas
Longtime overseer cherished Penn Charter.
Did You Know?
In addition to individual attention, PC college counselors have responded to the increasingly competitive college admissions scene with a four-year, comprehensive College Counseling program for students—and parents.
960
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
47
Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
106
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
![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
![Michael Moulton]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1539097814/penn/lk9nd4ytpsccqxwkzxxx/MichaelMoultonAthleticPortrait.jpg","width":2200}])
Interim Co-Chair of Religion and Philosophy Department; Teacher and Coach
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.
