Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions
of students and parents.
- What is TAG?
- How is TAG graded work sent home?
- How will I know about the TAG projects?
- How are projects graded?
- What is the CRE/RRISD grading policies?
What is TAG?
What is TAG?
The Round Rock ISD Programs for Talented and Gifted (TAG)
students provide instructional opportunities and other services
designed to meet the unique needs of students with significantly
advanced general intellectual ability and/or specific subject
matter aptitude in language arts, science, social studies and/or
mathematics.These programs shall provide an appropriately
differentiated curriculum and ensure the students are instructed
in all essential elements and demonstrate an acceptable degree of
mastery. As needed, the programs will modify delivery of
instruction for students by accelerating and/or providing for
greater depth, more complex content, and enrichment activities.
TAG classes and/or services are available in kindergarten-12th
grades. Teachers serving identified TAG students have met the
state requirements necessary for assignment of gifted and
talented students.
How is TAG graded work sent home?
Graded work is sent home in Tuesday Classroom Folders.
How will I know about the TAG projects?
Project information will be written in the student's agenda and
on Mrs. Havens' website. The project directions and rubrics (if
appropriate) should be in the student's Homework folder.
The project due dates are written on Mrs.Havens' website calendar.
How are projects graded?
Projects will have a grading rubric (if appropriate) with them. The rubric will
explain the expectations for the project and points the student
can receive for each area. Students should return project rubrics
with their project on the due date. Rubrics should be self-
evaluated by the student when they return them.
What is the CRE/RRISD grading policies?
Cactus Ranch Elementary Grading Policy
RRISD Grading System (Student Handbook p.21)
In Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade, student progress
is reported using a developmental continuum representing the
knowledge and skills appropriate for the age level of the student.
In grades 3-5, students receive numerical grades. According to
the following scale:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 75-79
D = 70-74
F = Below 70
Teachers follow grading guidelines approved by the principal
(listed below) that have been designed to reflect each
student’s academic achievement for the grading period,
semester, and year. District Policy (EIA Local) states that
grading guidelines shall ensure that grades reflect a
student’s relative mastery of an assignment and that a
sufficient number of grades are taken to support the grade
average assigned.
Consistent with grading guidelines, a classroom teacher
shall provide a student a reasonable and fair opportunity
through re-teaching options and to make-up or re-do a class
assignment or examination for which the student earned a
failing grade.
State law provides that a test or report card issued by
a teacher cannot be changed unless the Board determines
that, the grade was arbitrary or contains an error or that
the teacher did not follow the District’s grading policy.
Cactus Ranch Elementary Supplemental Grading Policy for
3rd -5th grade
• Grades will be entered within 7 days (of collection),
however larger projects may take up to 14 days.
• A minimum of 9 grades will be taken per nine-week period.
• One grade cannot be more than 30% of the overall grade.
• Grading categories will be determined by the grade
level and will be consistent across the grade level.
• Academic dishonesty is grounds for an automatic zero
on that assignment, with no opportunity to retake or
redo that particular assignment.
• Extra credit assignments are at the teacher’s discretion.
• Students will have one opportunity to redo a
failing assignment. Make-up assignments must be
turned in at least one week before the nine-week
grading period ends.
• Late assignments will automatically be deducted 10 points.
• Homework will count as no more than 10% of the
student’s overall grade.
• Progress Reports are required for students with
70 or below grade average.