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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A charter school is a tuition-free public school.  Fell Charter is a “school of choice,” an alternative to the regular district schools.  Fell Charter operates under a charter granted by the PA Department of Education, and is required to meet the same standards as regular public schools.

Fell Charter School offers a longer school day, a longer school year, more intensive core classes, and a specialized rigorous curriculum. For a more detailed answer, please see Our School.

There is no cost to attend; Fell Charter School is a tuition-free public school.  Funding is provided by the PA Department of Education, as with any other public school.

Any student residing in Pennsylvania is eligible to attend Fell Charter School. Transportation is provided by a number of neighboring school districts, and students beyond those districts are still welcome, but must provide their own transportation.

Fell Charter School offers full-day kindergarten through 8th grade.

Class sizes are limited to 25 students.

Several neighboring school districts provide transportation to and from Fell Charter School. They are:

  • Carbondale Area School District
  • Forest City School District
  • Lakeland School District
  • Mid Valley School District
  • Mountain View School District
  • Valley View School District
  • Wayne Highlands School District
  • Western Wayne School District

Students whose district of residence does not provide busing are still welcome at Fell Charter, but must arrange for their own transportation.

No. Fell Charter School offers in-person classroom instruction for its students. The only exception is during snow days, or other emergency situations, when virtual instruction may be offered temporarily.

Uniforms are not required at Fell Charter, although the school does have a student dress code; please see our Student Handbook for details.

Fell Charter School has a longer school day: class begins promptly at 7:45 am, and the school day ends at 3:15 pm.

Yes! As part of the National School Lunch Program, Fell Charter School offers both breakfast and lunch for all students.  Please visit our Cafeteria page for more details.

Fell Charter accepts enrollments throughout the year.  Begin the process online, and find full details on our Enrollment page!

"Fell goes above and beyond to educate my children. I am so thankful Fell exists as an alternative public school. My children love going to school because of their dedication."
Fell Charter Parent
“I love Fell Charter because the teachers and staff are there because they want to be. The Fell Charter community goes the extra mile when it comes to the kids. They are very inventive and interactive with the kids.”
Fell Charter Parent
“I just wanna say that I love going to Fell Charter School and I’m going to miss it in 9th grade [and] also I’ll miss my teachers because they are amazing [and] also my friends!”
Former Student
"Every mom is a nervous wreck sending there child off to school for the first time. But when we were welcomed by the staff at Fell Charter...My son comes home talking about the excitement of his day, his teachers, and the friends he has made. They care about each students needs, and give the opportunity to reach all goals."
Fell Charter Parent
“Fell has a caring and dedicated staff. I like the fact that they care and know each student. We have been there since the beginning with my daughter attending Kindergarten and now in 8th grade and my son just starting Kindergarten. Both children enjoy going and learning.”
Fell Charter Parent
“My daughter was having difficulties in all her subjects… since she has been in Fell Charter School, she has been an A/B student!”
Fell Charter Parent
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