School Profile

Galileo Magnet High School, Home of the Falcons

Phone: 434-773-8186

Address: 230 S. Ridge Street Danville, Virginia 24541

Principal: Michelle Ramsey

Background

First started in 2002, Galileo Magnet High School (grades 9–12) offers a distinctive academic experience through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside honors, AP, dual enrollment, and traditional courses.

Mission

• Implementing an invigorating and rigorous learning environment that challenges students to think critically and develop inquiry skills.
• Challenging students to take advantage of the IB programme.
• Encouraging students to become caring, culturally responsive communicators and learners. 
• Preparing students for the demands of the 21st century and to become knowledgeable of the world in a larger context.
• Providing a safe environment that encourages students to be risk takers in their role as a student and in their future endeavors.

Vision

Galileo Magnet High School aims to prepare all students to become life-long learners who are risk takers, inquirers, scholars, and principled future leaders.

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