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PowerPoint Presentation given by the members of the Galileo School Founding board members to the Seminole County School Board as part of their presentation and approval of a charter for the school. The Galileo School for Gifted Learning was unanimously approved by the Seminole County School Board on Tuesday, October 12, and we are looking forward to opening our doors in August 2011.

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A Public Charter School in Seminole County Florida Galileo School for Gifted Learning The Another facet in the Jewel that is Seminole County Public Schools

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a school where... Imagine

Can you imagine a school where... : 

No child is left behind, not even gifted learners? Can you imagine a school where...

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on work that is challenging and not frustrating? ...Kids get to learn at their own pace Can you imagine a school where...

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and kindness rules? ...service to others is a central part of its mission Can you imagine a school where...

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...students are excited to learn? Can you imagine a school where...

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NCLB is its mantra: No Child Left Bored! Can you imagine a school where...

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“Schools hold back America’s brightest students” From A Nation Deceived (2004, p. 5):

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it's their school” — Jan Davidson, Genius Denied: How to Stop Wasting Our Brightest Young Minds. “When we ask exceptional children about their main obstacle, they almost always say

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—Jacob Chanowski It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin, barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it.

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What would that school be like? Imagine

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12 Galileo School for Gifted Learning The A place for kids who need MORE: freedom challenge attention acceleration

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At the Galileo School for Gifted Learning, our goal is to encourage and inspire students to find their voices and use their minds and hearts to help make the world a better place.

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Accelerated core content instruction Galileo’s Curriculum

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Galileo’s Curriculum Complex problem solving integrated thematically and conceptually in authentic, engaging contexts.

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Problem of the Day & Geography

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Accelerated and Differentiated Math and Reading Instruction

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Movement Activities/Snack

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Design & Technology skills-based lessons

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Interdisciplinary experiences in science and social studies

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Lunch and Games (chess, cooperative outdoor games)

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Creative Productivity Workshop

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Integrated Arts (Art, Music, World Languages, PE/Health integrated with theme of the week)

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Reflective journal writing/class meetings

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— Florida State Senator Lee Constantine I applaud the goal of the Galileo School Foundation to ensure that gifted students are placed in the least restrictive environment.” “I support the creation of a charter school that specializes in innovative methods for teaching gifted and talented students in Central Florida...

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“This unique school is a huge opportunity for our area. — Florida State Representative Chris Dorworth ….Seminole County is a great fit for the Galileo School with its excellent reputation and history of ‘A’ schools.”

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Today we can make the Galileo School a reality Let’s move beyond imagination:

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A Public Charter School in Seminole County Florida Galileo School for Gifted Learning The Another facet in the Jewel that is Seminole County Public Schools