Welcome to the Home of the Firebirds ____________________________________________________________________________________________

🎓  9th Grade Orientation🎓

We are thrilled to welcome all incoming first-year students and new learners accepted to the School of the Future!

📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

This special event will help our new learners:
✅ Get familiar with the school building
✅ Meet essential staff members
✅ Learn helpful tips for a successful high school journey

🚍 Important Transportation Information

Specialized Service Learners: Due to limited bus availability, school transportation will not be provided for orientation.
Parent/Guardian Responsibility: Parents or legal guardians are responsible for arranging drop-off and pick-up for their learner.
We understand this may be an inconvenience, and we appreciate your cooperation. This orientation is an important step toward a smooth transition to high school, and we encourage all incoming 9th graders to attend.

We can’t wait to meet our newest SOF family members!
📩 Questions? Contact the School of the Future Main Office.

📚✨ First Day of School for All Learners! ✨📚

The wait is almost over — the first day of school for all learners is just around the corner!
🗓 Monday, August 25, 2025

We’re excited to welcome our students back for another year of growth, learning, and achievement. With the continued dedication of our learners, families, and staff, we’re confident this will be an outstanding year for our entire school community.

Let’s start strong and make 2025–2026 our best year yet! 💪🎉

Questions?
📩 Contact:
John R. Smith Jr., Ed.D.
Principal (Chief Learner)
School of the Future

🐾 You’re Invited! 🐾
A Special Night at the Philadelphia Zoo – Just for Our Cherished Neighbors!

📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Last entry at 7:00 PM)

Join us as we celebrate the end of Summer and the return to school with a WILD evening at the Zoo — exclusively for our neighbors!

🎒 What’s in Store?

  • Back-to-school themed giveaways & resources
  • Fun activities from over a dozen local organizations
  • FREE snacks & FREE haircuts for students returning to school this Fall!
  • Zoo entry, parking, and attractions — ALL FREE with your ticket!

🎟 How to Get Your Free Tickets:

Advance registration required
Use your unique promo code: PZSOF
Tickets are available until 24 hours before the event or until capacity is reached

🔗 Register Here:
Click to Register for Summer Community Night at the Zoo

We can’t wait to see you and your family for this unforgettable Summer Community Night!

📧 Questions? Contact us at Community@phillyzoo.org

Hosted by: The School and Community Team – Philadelphia Zoo

“Exploring the Power and Impact of Artificial Intelligence in the Field of Computing” 🤖

  • Interactive Robotics & Engineering Demos, Drones, Virtual Reality
  • Makerspaces to Build & Create using real-world tools, robots, and tech
  • Guest Speakers from the Cutting Edge of AI
  • Collaborative Challenges, Cybersecurity, Hackathons
  • Design Media, Graphic Design
  • Music Technology

Thank you to the following organizations that made the SOF STEAM Expo possible:

  • Philadelphia Robotics Coalition
  • Penn Engineering
  • Tiger Woods Foundation
  • Community College of Philadelphia
  • We Love Philly

Your dedication to fostering innovation and education has left a lasting impact on our learners. We are grateful for your support and look forward to future collaborations.

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Seniors Team Building Day!

Seniors participated in a day filled with fun and activities designed to celebrate and strengthen our community.  The event featured an exciting lineup including kickball, obstacle courses, tug-of-war, and a pie eating competition.  Everyone showcased their ‘FIREBIRD’ spirit and teamwork, making us all winners.

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School of the Future Pinning Ceremony - Class of 2025

Congratulations to all Seniors who received their pins! This symbolizes your eligibility to graduate in 2025.

Fall Pep Rally!!

The fall pep rally was an incredible success! All student-athletes were recognized and celebrated for their outstanding achievements this season.  It was a fantastic opportunity for the entire school community to come together, show their spirit, and support our talented athletes.  The energy and excitement made it a truly memorable event!

 

Mission Statement

Utilizing a project-based, learner-driven instructional approach, the School of the Future will prepare learners to demonstrate mastery of 21st-century competencies that will equip them for continuous success and with the ability to positively impact their immediate and global community.

Vision Statement

Learning is: Continuous, Relevant, and Adaptive

The School of the Future, in partnership with the community and families, strives to ignite in learners a passion for learning that inspires a commitment to active citizenship by using technological innovation and engaging pedagogy.

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Family Internet Access Support

Need  Additional Chromebook Support?
Email: FamilyTechSupport@philasd.org

Forms & Information

PIAA FORM
SOF Parent Compact 24-25 SY
SOF Family Handbook 24-25 SY
SOF Parent Engagement Policy 24-25 SY
Dell Chromebook Support