Information Guide - Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
Information Guide - Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
Information Guide - Galileo Academy of Science & Technology
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6<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong>Our MissionThe mission <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> at<strong>Galileo</strong> is to prepare students for college and career successthrough a program <strong>of</strong> integrated curriculum.How It WorksStudents in AOIT take a technology elective class, and alsohave their English and Social Studies classes together. Theteachers work to build projects and skills across the curriculum-- together we form a small learning community.Courses Students Take in a CohortGrade 10Micros<strong>of</strong>t Certification10th Grade EnglishModern WorldGrade 11Intro to Computer ProgrammingAmerican LiteratureU.S. HistoryGrade 12AP Computer <strong>Science</strong>European LiteratureEconomics/ American DemocracyIntro to ProgrammingIntro to Problem Solving; Engineer & Design <strong>of</strong> ComputerPrograms focused on Video Game Development; Adobe FlashActionScript; Autodesk Maya; Character Development &Team Projects.AP Computer <strong>Science</strong>/Java programmingPrep for College Board Advanced Placement Computer <strong>Science</strong>Exam; APCS Java Subset; Object-Oriented Programming;Algorithms; Arrays; Searching & Sorting.AOIT TeachersEnglishMs. Mar-BeshearsMs. PetersSocial StudiesMr. O’ConnorMs. LyMr. Phelps<strong>Technology</strong>Mr. ChunOur Industry PartnersIBM San Francisco, Adobe S<strong>of</strong>tware, Pearson Foundation, CityCollege <strong>of</strong> San Francisco, Jobs for Youth & School-to-CareerRegional Occupation Program, National <strong>Academy</strong> Foundation,ASPIRE, Educational Video Center, plus guest instructors & fieldtrips with Lucas Film, Electronic Arts, Apple Computer, Adobe,and the San Francisco IT Pathway Advisory Board.Opportunities…• Paid Summer Internships that earn high school credits• Earn concurrent college & HS credits in CCSF computer classes• Industry pr<strong>of</strong>essional e-mentors from IBM SF• Guest instructors & speakers from computer and mediaarts industries• Be part <strong>of</strong> a small learning community with a dedicatedteam <strong>of</strong> teachers“The time has come to teach ourchildren what no one knew yesterdayand prepare our schools for what noone knows yet.”-Margaret Mead<strong>Academy</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Technology</strong> at <strong>Galileo</strong> is a memberprogram <strong>of</strong> the National <strong>Academy</strong> Foundation (NAF),sponsored by the San Francisco Unified School DistrictCareer Technical Education Department.For <strong>Information</strong> about contact:Ben Chun749-3430 x3111chunb@galileoweb.org
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