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14Honors and AdvancedPlacement CoursesEnglishMathematicsSocial StudiesScienceWorld LanguageTechnology9th Grade English Honors10th Grade English HonorsAmerican Literature HonorsEnglish Language & Composition APEnglish/European Literature HonorsEnglish Literature & Composition APAlgebra HonorsGeometry HonorsAdvanced Algebra HonorsPre Calculus HonorsStatistics APCalculus AP – BCModern World HonorsWorld History APU.S. History HonorsU.S. History APAmerican Democracy HonorsEconomics HonorsU.S. Government/Politics APBiology HonorsChemistry HonorsPhysics HonorsEnvironmental Science APBiology APChemistry APPhysics APSpanish HonorsFrench HonorsChinese HonorsSpanish APChinese APComputer Science APAcademicSupportProgramsGalileo offers several academic support programs to qualifyingstudents. Please contact the below department heads formore information.English Language DevelopmentDepartment Head: Kathleen GolataPhone: 749-3430 x3468Email: golatak@galileoweb.orgSpecial EducationDepartment Head: Ray CohenPhone: 749-3430 x3269Email: cohenr@galileoweb.orgMath Support CoursesDepartment Head: Marti BushPhone: 749-3430 x3321Email: bushm@galileoweb.orgReading Support CoursesDepartment Head: Patrick O’BrienPhone: 749-3430 x3107Email: obrien@galileoweb.orgVisual &Performing ArtsMusic Theory AP
15The Galileo Wellness ProgramAbout Us…The Wellness Program at Galileo Academy of Science & Technologybelieves that student wellness is a cornerstone for learningand success in school. We are dedicated to improving thehealth, well-being and educational outcomes of all students.We provide free, confidential services for students, including:• Mental Health Counseling• Case Management Groups• Crisis Intervention• Community Referrals• Substance Abuse Counseling• Support/Empowerment• Health Assessment & Education• Reproductive Health ServicesOur program is one of fifteen high schools sites funded by theSan Francisco Wellness Initiative; a partnership between SFUSD,DPH and DCYF. We are open M-F, 8am-4pm. Our Wellness ProgramDrop-In Center is located in Room 151 and is open duringlunch and after school. All other times by appointment only.To learn more, email us at galileo@sfwellness.org.How do students take advantage ofWellness Program services?• Students can self refer by dropping by one of the Wellnessoffices and talking with a Wellness staff person.• A parent can call any Wellness staff person if they have anyconcern about their child.• A Galileo Academy staff person, such as a teacher or counselor,can refer a student who appears to be having difficulties.• Students with concerns about a friend can refer to a WellnessProgram staff person.“Since I’ve been getting help from this program, life seems to bea bit clearer. Every time I am faced with a difficult decision, I’mable to calm down again and view my options. Also it’s nice tobe heard and be myself for once.”- Male Student, 9th grade, Galileo Academy of Science & TechnologyThe Galileo Wellness Program address issues includingChronic Illness Stress Smoking CessationDepression Suicide GriefAlcohol Drugs Dating ViolenceFamily Relationships Cultural Adjustment IdentitySexual Orientation Sexual Health PregnancyChild & Sexual Abuse Harassment ViolenceOur Staff...Jessica ColvinWellness CoordinatorDeborah BryantWellness NurseRoom 151, Extension 3162 Room 159, Extension 3159Aaron JonesWellness CounselorKen LeeWellness CounselorRoom 205, Extension 3503 Room 205, Extension 3503Dana WolfenbargerUlash DunlapCommunity Health Outreach Worker Wellness CounselorRoom 151, Extension 3994 Room 205, Extension 3216PartnersThe following organizations partner with our Wellness Programto provide additional services to students on-site at our school.Arab Cultural & Community CenterAsian American Recovery Ser vicesChinatown/North Beach Mental HealthCommunity Youth CenterCrisis Response NetworkElla Hill HutchHorizons UnlimitedJanet Gee Martial ArtsLa Casa de las MadresNew Generations Health CenterRichmond Area Multi-ServicesThe Center for Human DevelopmentVietnamese Youth Development CenterWestside Community Mental Health
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