TAG COMPONENTS - The most frequently asked questions for Gr. 2 & 3

1. What is TAG?
2. What does the TAG Program consist of?
3. What is Giftedness?
4. What criteria is used for testing into the TAG Program in Lower Elementary?
5. Are TAG students gifted , yet?
6. Are TAG students special?
7. What is the symbol for TAG?
8. What is the slogan for TAG?
9. What is task commitment?
10. What does each TAG student need for class?
11. What subject areas are in the TAG binder as inserts?
12. What is required of each TAG student?
13. When and how long is the TAG class?
14. What are the scheduled days for each school in 2009 - 2010?
15. What is your Email address?

What is TAG?

The word TAG is an acronym for the Talented and Gifted program in 
Sayreville.

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What does the TAG Program consist of?

Type I - Guest Speakers
Type II - Teacher Group Instruction
Type III - Projects/Trips

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What is Giftedness?

Above Average Ability
Task Commitment
Creativity
All three are combined together.

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What criteria is used for testing into the TAG Program in Lower Elementary?

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 is 72 total.
                       Grade 3: Passing score of 75 or higher
                                Highest grade is 82 total. 
To be tested, 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. 
It is taken in Grade 2 usually in January. If student achieves a 
CSI score of 130 or higher, the child will be tested for TAG in 
Grade 3.
Once this is achieved, a parent survey, teacher survey and 
creativity test will be administered. Three out of the five areas 
must be passed to make the program. Once a student is in the 
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What is task commitment?

Task commitment is sticking to the job until it is completed and 
getting it 
done on time.

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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 TAG class and used 
each year in TAG.

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What subject areas are in the TAG binder as inserts?

Possible Study, Goals, Writings,
Experiences and Thinking Skills are the titles.

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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.  

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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.

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What are the scheduled days for each school in 2009 - 2010?

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.

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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.

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