Grades K-2
Student in grades kindergarten through second grade are not formally identified as gifted and talented. These students are not of age to take standardized tests required. Other forms of appraisal and assessment will be employed for students in this age group if necessary such as substitution of standardized tests and teacher recommendation.
Kindergarten:
At the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters, the teachers will meet to determine if any students are so far above grade-level and would need a different curriculum. The teacher would meet with the TAG Coordinator to to collaborate on appropriate curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher.
At the end of the school year the information for any students that fell into the above description will meet with the next year’s teacher.
1st Grade:
At the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters, the teachers will meet to determine if any students are so far above grade-level and would need a different curriculum. The teacher would meet with the TAG Coordinator to to collaborate on appropriate curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher.
At the end of the school year the information for any students that fell into the above description will meet with the next year’s teacher.
2nd Grade:
At the end of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd quarters, the teachers will meet to determine if any students are so far above grade-level and would need a different curriculum. The teacher would meet with the TAG Coordinator to to collaborate on appropriate curriculum delivered by the classroom teacher.
At the end of the school year the information for any students that fell into the above description will meet with the next year’s teacher.
The district assessment will be given at the end of the year. Data will be entered into the rubric. The Renzulli Scale will be filled out for the students in the top 10% of the class as determined by the teachers and the data. Students scoring an 8 or above on the rubric will be in TAG. Students will remain in TAG until the next screening and selection process which will be completed at the end of 3rd grade.
The TAG Coordinator and teachers will look at the data and determine who should be added to TAG classes as enrichment. A child may receive enrichment services from the TAG teacher if they score high in reading, math or both areas. Children who qualify for enrichment will be more fluid, meaning they may be in for a few weeks or for much of the school year. There may be changes made throughout the year to the enrichment roster of the TAG teacher.