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News & Updates

California Distinguished School- Galileo Academy has been recognized as a California Distinguished School. California Distinguished School is an award given by the California State Board of Education to public schools within the state that best represent exemplary and quality educational programs. Approximately five percent of California schools are awarded this honor each year following a rigorous selection process. Eligibility is based on federal and state criteria including the No Child Left Behind program, Academic Performance Index (API), and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP).Thank you and a big congratulations to all the staff, parents and students that made this possible!
Daily Press Article

Student Authors (Young Authors) Celebration- The Student Authors Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 8th, 2008 at Hook Junior High School. For more information, please contact Mrs. Kelly.

CST Testing Window- This year, the California Standardized Test will be administered May 12-23, 2008. Testing schedules for Independent Study students will be made available soon.
***UPDATE*** Click HERE for the new and updated Independent Study 2008 CST Testing Schedule.

Memorial Day- There will be no school on May 26th, 2008 in observance of Memorial Day.

Math Team Competition- Galileo's Math Team will be competing in the district's Math Competition on Tuesday, May 27th, 2008. The Math Competition Finals will take place on Thursday, May 29th, 2008 at 9:30am. Good luck, Galileo Math Team!

Junior Olympics- Galileo will be participating in the district's Junior Olympics. This year, Galileo will be attending the Junior Olympics on June 2nd, 2008. The Junior Olympics will begin at 9:15am.

Elective Classes- The last day for elective classes is on Thursday, June 12, 2008.

Upcoming Spirit Days
Tropical Day, Thursday, May 29, 2008

Upcoming Lit Bits Meeting
May 23, 2008, 10-11am

Upcoming GATE Field Trips
June 4th, 2008- Legoland, Mrs. Miller and Mr. Longshore's classes, Math Team
June 5, 2008- 6th Grade Field Trip, Knott's Soak City, Palm Springs
June 11, 2008- Scandia, Math Team
June 17, 2008- Mojave Narrows, Mr. Longshore, Mr. Miranda, and Miss Flores' classes

Upcoming IS Field Trips
May 9, 2008- Victor Valley Museum
May 23, 2008- Calico Ghost Town
June 5, 2008- 6th Grade Field Trip, Knott's Soak City, Palm Springs

Upcoming Computer/Technology Club Meetings
May 22, 2008 @ 2:15pm

Upcoming Culture Club Meetings
May 1, 2008 @ 2:15pm