At "Where Did I Come From? and Other Wildly Misunderstood Questions Children Ask," a program for Lower School families, Deborah Roffman will discuss raising sexually healthy children.
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Talented middle schoolers presented comic double bill Babysitter Brokerage and Knock Knock.
Dr. Ford prepares to throw out the first pitch at the Phillies.
Coaches highlighted achievements in an afternoon ceremony.
Upper School performed Mamma Mia!, an upbeat show featuring the music of ABBA, to a packed house.
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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.
991
Students
Pre-kindergarten through 12
1:8
Faculty : Student Ratio
More attention, lasting connections
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Acre Campus
Green, open space moments from Center City
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Family Zip Codes
Students from every neighborhood, including yours
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Financial Aid
To achieve socioeconomic diversity, Penn Charter awarded $10M in need-based aid last year.
Meet Our Community
Director of Athletics
Fifth Grade Teacher, SEED Facilitator, ISTF Professional Development Facilitator
Director of College Counseling
Athletics Program Assistant
Performing Arts Teacher
Performing Arts Teacher
Teacher, Coach
Assistant Director of College Counseling, Coach
Religious Studies and Philosophy Department Chair, Teacher
Science Department Chair, Teacher
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Upper School Math Teacher
Middle School Counselor
Middle School Latin Teacher
Housekeeping, rear parking area (mornings), Strawbridge parking area (athletic events)
Director of Center for Public Purpose, Teacher
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.