Visit Penn Charter
Interested in getting a closer look at Penn Charter?
We offer prospective families several opportunities each fall and spring to explore Penn Charter. Sign up for a Preview Event and campus tour. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Penn Charter Preview Events
Dates for fall events are announced in late August. Spring events are announced in late January.
Learn more and sign up for the Preview Event that's right for you.
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Preview Upper School (Morning or Full Day)
Are you considering Penn Charter for Upper School? Don’t miss our special admissions event, designed to give you and your family an in-depth look at our school community.
We will offer two options: Preview (morning session only) and Preview+ Shadow Day (full-day experience).
Preview (morning session only): During the Preview morning session, both students and their families will explore Penn Charter together. You will hear from the Upper School Leadership Team, participate in an activities session to learn more about student life on campus, and take a campus tour with one of our Student Ambassadors.
Preview+ Shadow Day (full-day experience): For those seeking an even more immersive experience, the Preview+ Shadow Day event offers a full-day option. This includes all of the morning activities, plus an exclusive afternoon session specifically designed for students. After the morning campus tour, families will depart, and students will stay with us to experience life as a Penn Charter student. The Preview+ afternoon schedule includes shadowing classes, participating in a lunch program with current students, and engaging in a student panel discussion.
This flexible structure allows families to choose the option that best fits their needs, whether that is participating only in the morning session or having their student extend their visit and stay with us through the afternoon.
Don’t miss the chance to experience the Upper School at Penn Charter firsthand. Space for our Preview+ event is limited to ensure that we can accommodate all students for class visits.
Registration will open in August for 10/8, 10/29, 11/5, and 11/9 Preview Events.
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Preview Athletics
Visit campus to meet with coaches, athletic administrators and current student-athletes. We have a variety of home athletic events scheduled, and you can see Penn Charter's athletic program in action.
Registration will open this summer. Stay tuned!
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Preview Middle School
Students and families can get a closer look at our school community, hear division highlights from the Middle School leadership team, participate in a Q&A session with our student panel and take a campus tour led by one of our student ambassadors. Registration will open this summer for the 10/22 Preview Event.
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Preview Lower School
Learn about academics, wellness and community at an on-campus event this spring. Hear from school administrators about division highlights, learn more about the admissions process, take a campus tour, and have your questions answered.
Registration will open this summer for 10/15 and 11/12 Preview Events.
Lower School Campus Tours
Most tours last 1 hour. Campus Tours include specials classrooms, the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center, the Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts and academic buildings according to each division.
Families can sign up for the tour of their choice. If you have multiple children, please sign up for the tour that aligns with your youngest child's grade of entry and we will adjust the tour to meet your needs.
Tours will resume on September 23 and continue until December 11.
Contact Debbie McIlvaine, dmcilvaine@penncharter.com or 215-844-3460 ext. 199, with any additional questions.
Middle & Upper School Campus Tours
Tours are offered on Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 8:30 a.m. or 11:10 a.m. and last 1 hour.
Campus Tours include specials classrooms, the Graham Athletics & Wellness Center, the Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts and academic buildings according to each division.
Tours will resume on September 23 and continue until December 11.
Families can sign up for the tour of their choice. If you have multiple children, please sign up for the tour that aligns with your youngest child's grade of entry and we will adjust the tour to meet your needs. Contact Shelley Evans, sevans@penncharter.com or 215-844-3460 ext. 103, with any questions.
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