Microsoft's School of the Future
Free public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Microsoft School of the Future (commonly referred to as the School of the Future) is a public high school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States that serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the Philadelphia School District. The school opened on September 7, 2006.
| Microsoft School Of The Future | |
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| Location | |
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4021 Parkside Avenue , 19104 United States 39.97442°N 75.20429°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Free public |
| Established | 2006 |
School district | School District of Philadelphia |
Principal | Richard Sherin |
| Grades | 9-11 |
| Enrollment | 608 (2014-2015) |
| Colors | Red and Black |
| Mascot | Firebird |
History
After 2+1⁄2 years of planning, the School District of Philadelphia, Microsoft and The Prisco Group architectural firm designed "School of the Future." The school resides on 8 acres (32,000 m2) in West Philadelphia's Fairmount Park and was designed as a template that can be replicated throughout the country and worldwide on a traditional budget. The design had to incorporate the principle of adaptation at any site, making it able to adjust to smaller or bigger student capacity and incorporate different curricula and programs. The design supports continuous, relevant and adaptive learning principles.
Recognitions
LEED Gold Certified[citation needed]
2006 DesignShare Award[1]
2006 Reader's Digest: Best of America – Best High-Tech High[2]