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Galileo Academy of Science and Technology

School code number: 559
Grade Level: 9-12
Hours: 8:00AM - 3:05PM

1150 Francisco Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Neighborhood: Russian Hill
Phone: (415) 749-3430
Fax: (415) 771-2322
School Loop: ghs-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Marcus Blacksher

School Data

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    Galileo Academy of Science and Technology's mission is to provide equal access to all educational programs and ensure success for all students. Students have options to participate in an academic pathway or academy in Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Health Science, Information Technology, Digital Media Arts, or Hospitality and Tourism. The Advancement via Individual Determination Program provides additional academic counseling for college preparation. A wide array of AP and Honors classes encourage students to challenge themselves to take rigorous courses that will help them earn entrance to and credit in colleges and universities. Galileo maintains partnerships with national and local organizations to strengthen teaching and learning. More than 40 student clubs, a FUTURAMA afterschool program, and a comprehensive athletics program all enrich the school experience at Galileo. Afterschool programs include sports, arts, and tutoring. SUMMERFUN provides opportunities to broaden students' knowledge through a variety of summer programs around the world.

    Galileo envisions a school that celebrates students. We are committed to building a community where all learners can reach their potential and make healthy decisions that reflect direction towards their goals and dreams. We believe that a socially just school must nurture individuals while honoring groups' cultures, histories, memories, and values. Galileo defines joyful learning as the experiences inside or outside of a classroom where students are engaged with rigorous content material that they believe is relevant to them and that they enjoy learning. We believe that high achieving students develop intrinsic motivation, are willing to take risks, and are enthusiastic about coming to school and attending classes. Galileo envisions a community that is safe, productive, engaging, challenging, and fun. In order to keep the promise to our students and families that we will provide this kind of learning environment, Galileo is committed to frequent and professional communication with families, institutional transparency, rigorous evaluation of faculty and staff, and policies that consistently uphold expectations for personal and community responsibility.

    School Tours

    Fridays at 9:00AM starting on Oct 1st. 2011.

    Uniforms

    None

    After School Programs

    Galileo Academy ExCEL Program (415) 749-3430

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Inclusion
    • Resource Specialist Program
    • Special Day Class/Learning Disabled
    • Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed
    • Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning
    • Special Day Class/Severely Impaired

    Resource Specialist Program, Inclusion, Special Day Class/Learning Disabled, Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning, Special Day Class/Emotionally Disturbed, Special Day Class/Severely Impaired, Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    • Cantonese
    • Spanish

    English Plus Pathway, Newcomer Pathway (Cantonese 9-11, Spanish 9-11), Secondary Dual Language Pathway (Cantonese 9-12)

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    Galileo hopes families will contribute to the school community and to their student's goals. Families are invited to the school throughout the year to support students, meet with faculty and administrators, and celebrate student achievements. Galileo has several dedicated parent groups including PTSA, School Site Council, School Advisory Committee, and English Language Advisory Committee. All groups meet monthly to plan and implement ways to support our school and to monitor successful implementation of the School Site Plan. The PTSA is open to all interested parents. Galileo hosts evening events such as parent workshops, Back-to-School Night, Winter Concert, and Open House. Primary language support is provided at all functions and all literature is translated in Chinese and Spanish.