Galileo Academy of Science & Technology

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School Type

  • High School

Grades

9
10
11
12
13

Estimated Enrollment

1900

Principal

  • De Trice Rodgers

Assistant Principal(s)

  • Traci Avar
  • Fernando Flores-Cardenas
  • Jacob Reid

Hours

Mo: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
Tu: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
We: 8:40 am-2:30 pm
Th: 8:40 am-3:40 pm
Fr: 8:40 am-3:40 pm

Neighborhood

School Meals

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • After School Supper

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School Code

559
Overview

Galileo Academy of Science and TechnologyGalileo Academy of Science and Technology's mission is to provide equal access to all educational programs and ensure success for all students. The programs offered to students both challenge and support students to achieve high levels of academic achievement while preparing each graduate to be successful in college, work, and life. Galileo provides extensive Honors, Advanced Placement, English Language Development (ELD), and Special Education services. In addition, students can choose to participate in an Academic Pathway or Academy (small learning communities): Biotechnology, Environmental Science, Health, Information Technology, Media Arts, and Hospitality and Tourism. The AVID Program provides additional academic counseling for college preparation. The Wellness Center provides comprehensive services in mental and physical health. The Futurama after-school program includes sports, arts, enrichment, and tutoring. 

Programs

After School

Extensive enrichment opportunities through tutoring, intercollegiate sports, JROTC, and over 40 clubs. Credit recovery opportunities in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. Additional courses offered through Edgenuity.
4:00pm-6:00pm

Language

  • French World Language
  • Mandarin World Language
  • Newcomer Program - all languages
  • Spanish World Language

Special Education

  • ACCESS - Adult Transition Services
  • Resource Specialist Program Services
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate
  • Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
  • Separate class - Moderate/severe
  • SOAR (Success, Opportunity, Achievement, Resiliency formerly known as ED or Emotionally Disturbed)

School Day Academic Enrichment

  • Advanced Placement (AP) classes
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) Academies
  • College classes at CCSF or SFSU
  • College classes on-site
  • Credit recovery
  • Honors classes
  • Individual learning plans
  • Internships available
  • Project-based learning
  • Service learning

Arts Enrichment Description

Arts offered as electives include: art, media arts, photography, band, orchestra, piano, drama, computer arts, web design, and video production

Athletics

  • Badminton
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross country
  • Fencing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Spirit Squad
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

Student Support

  • Advisory
  • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
  • Counselor
  • Family liaison
  • Health and wellness center
  • Mentoring
  • On-site nurse
  • Peer resources

Career Technical Education Academies

  • Arts, Media and Entertainment
  • Health Science and Medical Technology
  • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism

College Counseling

  • AACE Talent Search
  • Academic counseling
  • Cash for College or Financial Aid Night
  • College and/or career counseling
  • College and/or career fair
  • College application workshops
  • College tours and visits
  • Japanese Community Youth Council (JCYC)
  • uAspire
School Data

General education entry grade seats per application

30.00%
Contact Info

Address

1150 Francisco Street
San Francisco
CA
94109

Phone

Location

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Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
Grades
9-13
1150 Francisco Street, San Francisco, 94109
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Hours
Mo: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
Tu: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
We: 8:40 am–2:30 pm
Th: 8:40 am–3:40 pm
Fr: 8:40 am–3:40 pm