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document What is a charter school?
In Pennsylvania, a charter school is a tuition free, independently run public school, established as a result of legislation (Act 22) passed in June...
document How is a charter school approved?
Charter school applications are submitted to the local school district (the district in which the charter will be physically located) by November...
document How are charters funded?
A charter public school receives funding through the school district in which the student resides. The charter school receives the amount the...
document Who can attend charter schools?
Charter schools are open to any student in Pennsylvania who is of the appropriate age or grade for the school. First preference is given to students...
document How are charter schools governed?
All Pennsylvania charter schools must be formed as non-profit organizations that are governed by a Board of Trustees. The procedure for selecting...
document What programs do charter schools offer?
The legislation creating charter schools intended that each school develop a unique approach to education. The program a charter school offers must...
document What are the qualifications for staff in a charter school?
Act 22 (the law creating charter schools) provides that charter schools must employ at least 75% of their teachers and administrators holding current...
document How can I submit an application for my child to be admitted?
Each individual charter school develops its own admission application. Applications for the Wissahickon Charter School can be obtained from our web...