Welcome to the Home of the Firebirds ____________________________________________________________________________________________

October 2024 PSAT/SAT schedule for School of the Future (SOF):

  • Tuesday, October 8: PSAT for 10th and 11th grade students.
    Late arrival at 11:00 AM for 9th and 12th grade students.
  • Tuesday, October 15: SAT for 12th grade students.
    Late arrival at 11:00 AM for 9th to 11th grade students.
  • Thursday, October 17: PSAT for 9th grade students.
    1-hour late arrival for 10th to 12th grade students.

🎉 SOF OPEN HOUSE EVENTS 🎉

Join us for exciting Open House sessions! Whether in-person or virtual, we’re ready to welcome you. Explore, connect, and learn more about our offerings!

đź“Ť Monday, October 14th
đź•– 7-8 PM
Virtual Event – Attend from the comfort of your home!

Click here to Register

 

Principal Letter to Parents

8/6/24

Dear Firebird Nation,

Welcome to the 2024 – 2025 school year. I am excited to welcome our learners back to school. I trust you had a restful summer and created beautiful memories with your loved ones. It’s now time to embrace an outstanding new school year.

School of the Future is an exceptional learning environment for growth and education. We take pride in being a true STEAM School, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math to foster student inquiry, discussion, and problem-solving. Our vision for the School of the Future is encapsulated in the acronym FIRE: Focus, Innovation, Resilience, and Evolution. By embracing these principles, students will be well-prepared to excel in the 21st-century job market. We remain committed to creating a challenging and inclusive educational setting, where every student is supported and motivated to reach their full potential, with our primary objective being to promote lifelong engagement and a passion for learning.

Partnering with families will be crucial this year. Your involvement is not just welcomed, but integral to your child’s education. We will encourage families to stay connected and informed by following our school website https://sof.philasd.org/ and checking their email for important updates and information regarding events throughout the school year. We will also incorporate the parent academy, allowing parents and legal guardians to understand what your learner is learning. We will offer various Parent Academy programs throughout the year, such as using a computer to access the parent portal, checking your learner’s grades, and understanding the new English and Math program better.

If you want to attend your learner’s grade-level orientation meetings, please complete the hyperlinked Google Sheet forms at the bottom of this letter. The cost of Future wear that we will be selling online at S.O.F. will be T-shirts, which cost-  $10; Polos, which will be $15; and sweatshirts, which will be $30.  All orders can be made online on our school website.  For learners to attend trips and specific events, they need to make sure that they purchase Future gear.

I encourage all students, parents, and caregivers to join one of the S.O.F. orientations to receive critical information about school expectations and new instructional programs for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. We will maintain our focus on social-emotional learning and the advisory model to foster a strong school community while delivering grade-level content.

Save The Date:  

Please refer to the School of The Futures website for updates:

2024-2025 Calendar 

Below are a few of our frequently asked questions and information about upcoming events.

~ What are the school hours?

Regular Day: 7:30 AM – 2:34 PM

Half Day: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

 

Sincerely,

 

John R. Smith Jr., Ed.D.

Principal (Chief Learner)

School of the Future

4021 Parkside Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19104

215-400-7790

E-mail: jsmith20@philasd.org

The School District 4th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour at the School of The Future on Monday, July 29, 2024, was a success!

Click the link to join at the next location>> philasd.org/ringthebell.

At these events, families expect:

  • Free backpacks and school supplies
    (while supplies last)
  • Back-to-school tips & information
  • Free immunizations & school physicals
  • Snacks and frozen treats
  • Educational activities
  • New to the District? Register your child on-site
  • Sign up for a Parent Portal account
  • Fun games, raffles and prizes

School of the Future Honor Society 2024

Congratulations to all learners who were inducted into the Phoenix Chapter of the National Honors Society

  • Emanie Jackson
  • Jerrymya Johnson
  • Mamadou Koita
  • Tameka Smith-Bey
  • Elaysha Walker
  • Rasheed Wiley
  • Raheem Wiley
  • Amira Williams
  • Chanel Maxwell

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.

Quick Links

How do I access my student email?
How do I access my student portal?
How do I access the Parent Portal?
How do I update my contact information?
Family Internet Access Support

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

Forms & Information

PIAA FORM
SOF Parent Compact 23-24 SY
SOF Family Handbook 23-24 SY
SOF Parent Engagement Policy 23-24 SY
Dell Chromebook Support