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data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1534446859/penn/npsw1pvlhsyuox0u5mgg/Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="Lower_School_boys_IdeaLab_straw_architecture.jpg" data-resource-uuid="8ed0dfc4-5174-441e-9e20-eb6e36d99a68"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19949" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="fs_style_56 fs_style_61" href="https://www.penncharter.com/admissions/previewls/applying-to-lower-school">Apply to Lower School</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19041" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h4>A program of cognitive and character development rooted in a rich knowledge of how young children learn best.</h4> <p>We know that children learn best when ideas are connected. We know that children learn by doing and by working together. So, our curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary, collaborative, hands-on learning. Our students ask questions, think critically, write effectively, listen carefully and put all those pieces together.</p> <p><u><a class="fs_style_12" href="https://www.penncharter.com/academics/lower-school" target="_blank">Learn more.</a></u></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-2 fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_19042" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_19043" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="19043" data-source-page-id="2151" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Two middle school girls walking on campus with lacrosse sticks." data-aspect-ratio="0.5625" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1534446966/penn/lwax8rx9qor3lzmfy70k/Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="Middle_School_girls_lacrosse_sticks.jpg" data-resource-uuid="375bc62d-ff82-45e6-bbd6-da6010d7db9f"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19950" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="fs_style_54 fs_style_61" href="https://www.penncharter.com/admissions/previewms/msapply">Apply to Middle School</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19044" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h4>Fostering intellectual, physical and emotional growth through an age-appropriate curriculum and a facility designed to support our learners.</h4> <p>Our curriculum, taught by a faculty devoted to teaching ages 11-14, reflects a department-based program enhanced by cross-cultural themes and projects with true intellectual weight. Students begin immediately to undertake tasks calling for more personal organization, study skills, critical thinking, and independent and group work.</p> <p><u><a class="fs_style_12" href="https://www.penncharter.com/academics/middle-school" target="_blank">Learn more.</a></u></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleColumn fsStyleColumn-3 fsStyleColumn-last fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_19045" > <div class="fsElement fsResourceElement fsSingleItem" id="fsEl_19046" data-use-new="true" data-source-element-id="19046" data-source-page-id="2151" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <article class="fsResource fsResourceTypeImage"><figure><picture><img alt="Upper School students playing trumpets in a band." data-aspect-ratio="0.5625" data-image-sizes="[{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:256},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:512},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:800},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:1200},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:1600},{%22url%22:%22https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1534446653/penn/gm2udbfc6ixscjcktnrz/Upper_School_trumpets.jpg%22,%22width%22:2200}]" data-permitted-user="true" data-resource-title="Upper_School_trumpets.jpg" data-resource-uuid="e5297612-5efd-403d-934e-9a0689b0416a"></picture></figure></article> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19951" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="fs_style_57 fs_style_61" href="https://www.penncharter.com/admissions/previewus/usapply">Apply to Upper School</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="fsElement fsContent" id="fsEl_19047" data-use-new="true" > <div class="fsElementContent" > <h4>What would it mean to work at the edge of what you already know? To step out beyond the safe answers and the talents that have always come naturally? To pursue ideas with real depth?</h4> <p>Our vigorous college preparatory program is rooted in the breadth of the arts and sciences as well as new fields of inquiry and skills such as environmental issues, global awareness, commitment to community and technology.</p> <p><u><a class="fs_style_12" href="https://www.penncharter.com/academics/upper-school" target="_blank">Learn more.</a></u></p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div class="fsTwoColumnLayout fsStyleAutoclear"> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_19026" > </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_19029" > </div> </div> <div class=" fsDiv fsStyleAutoclear" id="fsEl_19987" > <section class="fsElement fsPostElement fsList custom-post fsThumbnailRectangle fsThumbnailLarge fsItemCount_6" id="fsEl_19048" data-use-new="true" data-overwrite-title="" > <header> <h2 class="fsElementTitle">Explore Academic Life at Penn Charter</h2> </header> <div class="fsElementContent" > <div class="fsListItems"> 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class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_19048_2579"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academics/post/advanced-studies-moving-beyond-ap" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.penncharter.com/default-post-page/~board/academics/post/advanced-studies-moving-beyond-ap"> Advanced Studies: Moving Beyond AP </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>Penn Charter’s transition from Advanced Placement to its own rigorous advanced courses provides for innovative teaching and deeper student engagement. </p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-12 fsCategory-73 fsTag-23 fsTag-36 fsTag-57 fsTag-90" data-post-id="2335" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_19048_2335"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="academics/post/cultivating-nature-based-play" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.penncharter.com/default-post-page/~board/academics/post/cultivating-nature-based-play"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" 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World" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_19048_2335"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academics/post/cultivating-nature-based-play" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.penncharter.com/default-post-page/~board/academics/post/cultivating-nature-based-play"> Engaging with the Natural World </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>Upper School students partnered with Lower School students to develop outdoor learning experiences for the playground.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-12 fsCategory-73 fsTag-36 fsTag-57" data-post-id="2337" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_19048_2337"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " data-slug="academics/post/functions-and-trigonometry-considering-all-the-angles" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.penncharter.com/default-post-page/~board/academics/post/functions-and-trigonometry-considering-all-the-angles"><div data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" 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title="Functions and Trigonometry: Considering All the Angles"><img data-aspect-ratio="0.6666666666666666" data-image-sizes="[{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1706717499/penn/szcqd544cyarleb8y95a/FunctionsandTrigonometry-1.jpg","width":2200}]" alt="Functions and Trigonometry: Considering All the Angles" class="fsStyleSROnly" /></div></a> <div class="fsTitle " id="fsArticle_19048_2337"> <a class="fsPostLink" data-slug="academics/post/functions-and-trigonometry-considering-all-the-angles" data-opens-in="popup" href="https://www.penncharter.com/default-post-page/~board/academics/post/functions-and-trigonometry-considering-all-the-angles"> Functions and Trigonometry: Considering All the Angles </a></div> <div class="fsSummary"> <p>Functions and Trigonometry, an Upper School math course, is designed to reinforce and build upon topics learned in algebra and geometry, with an emphasis on problem solving, multiple representations of functions, and written and verbal communication skills.</p> </div> </article> <article class="fsStyleAutoclear fsBoard-12 fsTag-11 fsTag-12 fsTag-22 fsTag-31 fsTag-36 fsTag-40 fsTag-57" data-post-id="2144" data-authenticated-comments="true" aria-labelledby="fsArticle_19048_2144"> <a class="fsThumbnail fsPostLink " 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