Microsoft's School of the Future explained

Microsoft School Of The Future
Established:2006
Type:Free public
District:School District of Philadelphia
Grades:9-12
Principal:Richard Sherin
Address:4021 Parkside Avenue
State:Pennsylvania
City:Philadelphia
Zipcode:19104
Country:United States
Coordinates:39.9744°N -75.2043°W
Enrollment:608 (2014-2015)
Mascot:Firebird
Colors: Red and Black

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.

History

After years of planning, the School District of Philadelphia, Microsoft and The Prisco Group architectural firm designed "School of the Future." The school resides on 8acres 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

2006 DesignShare Award[1]

2006 Reader's Digest: Best of America – Best High-Tech High[2]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. DesignShare.com, undated. "High School of the Future: DesignShare Projects." Accessed 9 October 2008.
  2. Reader's Digest, May 2007."Best of America – Best High-Tech High." Accessed 9 October 2008.