TAG COMPONENTS - The most frequently asked questions for Grades 2 & 3
- What is TAG?
- What does the TAG Program consist of?
- What is Giftedness?
- What criteria is used for testing into the TAG Program in Lower Elementary?
- Are TAG students gifted , yet?
- Are TAG students special?
- What is the symbol for TAG?
- What is the slogan for TAG?
- What is task commitment?
- What does each TAG student need for class?
- What subject areas are in the TAG binder as inserts?
- What is required of each TAG student?
- When and how long is the TAG class?
- What are the scheduled days for each school in 2010 - 2011?
- What is your Email address?
What is TAG?
The word TAG is an acronym for the Talented and Gifted program in
Sayreville.
What does the TAG Program consist of?
Type I - Guest Speakers
Type II - Teacher Group Instruction
Type III - Projects/Trips
What is Giftedness?
Above Average Ability
Task Commitment
Creativity
All three are combined together.
What criteria is used for testing into the TAG Program in Lower Elementary?
2011 - 2012 (Please note)
***The criteria for TAG participation is currently being updated***
The new guidelines will be written when approved by the Board of Education.
We have added a test on reasoning/analogies and revised the creativity test.
A CSI/IQ test is no longer given to students in Grade 2. This was due to budget restraints.
This has caused the new revisions and recent changes.
The Talented & Gifted Program is for students that are in Grades
2 & 3.
N.J. PASS test score - Grade 2: Passing grade of 65 or higher
Highest grade attainable is 72.
Grade 3: Passing score of 75 or higher
Highest grade attainable is 82.
To be tested, a student must be advanced in both Math &
Reading/Language areas and achieve a combined score or total
listed above. In Grade 3 the CSI(Cognitive Skills Index) is
another tool used. This CSI score is not sent home to the parent.
It is administered in Grade 2 usually in January. If a student
achieves a CSI (IQ) score of 130 or higher, the child will be
tested for TAG in Grade 3.This test may be discontinued in 2011.
Once one of the above is achieved, a parent survey, teacher
survey and creativity test will be administered. Three out of the
five areas must be passed to participate in the TAG program. Once
a student is a participant in the TAG program, a letter of
agreement is signed by the parent stating that all homeroom and
TAG work will be done to the best of the child's ability.
If not, suspension from the TAG Program or probationary period
will be enforced. Once students are in the program, they are
automatically in TAG until exit of the current school. Then, they
must pass the new guidelines to be tested for TAG in their new
school building.
In grade 4, the results of the grade 3, NJ ASK test scores & CSI
test score are used to identify participants.
The combined ASK score must be a total of 500 or above or a CSI
score of 130 or higher are the initiating criteria.
Identification for Grade 4 TAG is completed in the fall at the
Samsel Upper Elementary School.
Are TAG students gifted , yet?
No, they have the ability and potential but must prove themselves
to society.
They have been identified for the program due to their high test
scores.
Are TAG students special?
Yes, Everyone is special in each individual way.
TAG students are academically gifted. There are many different
ways to be talented. Students are asked to be very proud of
themselves but not to brag about their talents.
What is the symbol for TAG?
A lightbulb is the symbol for TAG. It symbolizes thinking. When
it is turned on, it shines brightly and represents our brain.
What is the slogan for TAG?
Genius creates great works
Labor alone finishes them.
By Jobert
Everyone gets great ideas, but it's the work that makes them
happen.
What is task commitment?
Task commitment is sticking to the job until it is completed and
getting it done on time.
What does each TAG student need for class?
A TAG binder, inserts, pencil, pencil case holder and lightbulb
eraser are given to each TAG student.
The binder is to be kept clean, brought to every TAG class and
used each year in TAG.
What subject areas are in the TAG binder as inserts?
Possible Study, Goals, Writings,
Experiences and Thinking Skills are the titles.
What is required of each TAG student?
All TAG students must complete one project in correlation to the
year's theme.
All homework/classwork in homeroom and TAG must be done and
completed on time. Test grades need to be kept at a high level.
Otherwise, a conference will be held and the child will be put on
probation from the TAG program.
When and how long is the TAG class?
Students attend one forty-five minute period per week in the TAG
room in each school.
Students are with children in the same grade level.
The day depends upon their school location.
The time is made according to various homeroom schedules.
Friday is the rotation day. It is also the automatic make-up day
if there is no school or I am absent on the regular day of class.
This is the guest speaker and trip day as well.
What are the scheduled days for each school in 2010 - 2011?
Mrs. Hudock will be at the following schools on these days:
Monday- Arleth
Tuesday - Wilson
Wednesday - Eisenhower
Thursday - Truman
Friday - Automatic make-up day and rotated according to missed
days, guest speakers, trips, enrichments etc. on an as needed
basis.
What is your Email address?
I can be reached at paulette.hudock@sayrevilleK12.net
The email goes to all 4 schools and I check it daily.
It is the quickest and best way to reach me.
Do not email me from teacherweb. I do not receive these emails
and you will not receive a reply.
