1. Welcome Talented And Gifted
Chattahoochee High School
Curriculum Night 2016
What is TAG like in HS?

2. Ms. Patti Pair TAG/ Social Studies
Gifted Department Chair
Directed Studies & Interns
Economics (12th)
GHP coordinator
Social Studies Fair
“Charter” faculty of CHS
Room H117

3. Ms. Carla Boudreaux TAG/ ELA
Honors 10th Lit / AP Lang (11th)
10th Grade Seminar
Room D115

4. Mr. Ben Salba TAG/ Social Studies
AP World History (10th) ,AP Reader
Seasoned Sophomore Seminars
Model UN Sponsor
Room F111

5. Ms. Shoshanna Adams TAG/Social Studies
AP Government (9th)
Economics (12th)
10th Grade seminars
Vanguard Technology Team
Room H119

6. Mr. Michael Sinco TAG/Social Studies
AP Psychology
HIRE ME 11th seminars
Room H122

7. Ms. Amanda Wile TAG/Math
Honors Geometry
Precalculus
Internships (11th/12th)
HIRE ME Seminars (11th)
Testing Coordinator
1 to 1 Reach
Leadership of Johns’ Creek
H124

8. Ms. Mary Winn TAG/ Science
Freshman Focus Seminars
Testing Coordinator

9. Ms. Chelsea Henderson TAG/Math
AP Calculus
10th Seminars
Room G106

10. Mr. Matt Sharp TAG/Science
AP Biology
APS Biology
Room H112

11. In addition to our TAG Depart teachers, AP teachers receive additional training on Characteristics of the Gifted since most TAG students take AP Courses.

12. 2016 Chattahoochee TAG Data
9th graders 164
10th graders 254
11th graders 217
12th graders 228
Total TAG 863
FCBOE allots 1 TAG teacher per 110 TAG students in HS

13. How do you know you’re in TAG?
If you have been in TAG in Elementary or Middle school , your eligibility will roll over into high school.
Your middle school TAG teachers send me a list of all TAG students & hand deliver your TAG folders.
If you were in TAG in elementary school, but dropped out in middle school you may reenter the program my ing me.

14. Check your schedule
Your class schedule should always show TAG as an 8th period class. This is only in order to give you TAG credit on your report card. There is no 8th period class.
Don’t worry… TAG is NOT after school.
Please me if your 8th period ever “disappears”

15. How do students get TAG credit in HS?
Students need to do something:
Seminars (9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Directed Studies (11th 12th)
Internships (11th, 12th)
Advanced Curriculum (AP, MOWR/College English, GT Math)
Independent Projects

16. TAG Seminars Advisement groups of students 9th grade “Freshman Focus”
10th grade “Seasoned Sophomores”
11th grade “HIRE ME” (prerequisite for Internship)
12th grade “College Apps”
This year we are using the Advisement time- which will eventually be twice weekly

17. Freshman Focus Ms. Winn
Goal Statement; To orient gifted students to high school and the gifted program and develop an understanding of their unique talents and individual traits.

18. Seasoned Sophomore Seminar
Goal Statement: The “seasoned” sophomore is mature, accustomed to high school, and has character, wit, personality. This seminar proposes to help each student know more about his character strengths, learning style, and personality so that he/she can plan for a successful academic experience through high school and into college.

19. HIRE ME- Mr. Sinco & Ms. Wile
Goal Statement:
The students will decide on an internship focus (related to their career interests), i.e. medicine. The students will practice interviewing skills & compose a resume, cover letter, & construct a portfolio. The students will also learn about business ethics, professional attitudes, & attire in order to become more polished for their upcoming internship and adult life.

20. Directed Study-Ms. Pair (Juniors and Seniors) Room H 120
A class that occupies a period on your schedule
Daily attendance required
Application into this program is required
Present a curriculum of study to your advisor & develop a contract that you will follow all semester
12 gradable assignments required
Focus on an area of study that interests you most
Self-motivation is a MUST

21. Check out Directed Studies Student Testimonials
Information available on the Chattahoochee Site

23. Internship-Ms. Wile/Pair (11th & 12 -7th period) Room H124
Designed for students who desire to learn about a particular occupation
Release early each day to work with a professional in the field you have chosen ( after 2 weeks of class)
Excellent opportunity to sample careers
Each internship lasts one semester
Prerequisite seminar entitled “HIRE ME”

24. We are always looking for Internship Contacts
Our program is growing!
If you would like to find out more information about the possibility of having a TAG intern in your office (no obligation – just information)

25. Advanced Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP)
AP courses allow for possible college credit based on AP Exam score
MOWR- Duel/Joint Enrollment
College English
Ga Tech Math

26. TAG Department on Edmodo.com 5y65u6

27. Follow us on Social Media
@hoochtag
@MrDarpecon
Follow us on Social Media

28. Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted membership!
Fulton County Supporters of Gifted
great source of information, advocacy & support for teachers, students & families involved in gifted education. 
*Provides & for summer programs*
Georgia Association for Gifted Children
National Association for Gifted Children website

29. Any questions? pairp@fultonschools.org