1. Cre8ivity
While you wait, warm up your brain by trying to solve the following brain teasers. (There is certainly more than one solution.)
1) 26 L. of the A
2) 7 W. of the W.
3) 1,001 A. N.
4) 12 S. of the Z.
5) 54 C. in a D. (with J.)
6) 9 P. in the S. S.
7) 88 P. K.
8) 13 S. on the A. F.
9) 1 D. at a T.
10) 18 H. on a G. C.

2. Eligibility
Eligibility criteria set by State of Georgia and Fulton County.
Students must earn qualifying scores in 3 of 4 categories:
Mental Ability 96%
Creativity 90%
Achievement 90%
Motivation 90 %

4. County Policies Resource class One full day per week
Specialized educational experiences
Interaction with intellectual peers
Smaller class size (17, 22)
Enrich and expand regular curriculum (Common Core and GPS)
Assignments in general ed classes are modified on TAG day

5. Schedule We serve students once per week.
Each grade is served a different day.
Students SHOULD not be given makeup work or a miss a new topic on their TAG day.
1st/ 2nd Combo – Wed. 11/ 7=18
3rd - Friday - 18
4th – Thursday - 19
5th – Tuesday-39

6. Teaching Strategies
Various strategies (inquiry, creative problem-solving, compare/contrast, Socratic seminar, etc.)
Group work and Projects
Differentiation-learning style; ability levels
Higher Level Thinking Skills
Creative Thinking Skills--fluency, flexibility, elaboration, originality

7. Authentic Assessment Rubrics for projects End of day reflection
Progress Skills Checklist end of unit
Continuation Criteria (6th Grade Placements)

8. Units Integrated thematic Tied to Science and Social Studies GPS
Learning Objectives
Advanced Communication Skills
Advanced Research Skills
Creative Problem-Solving
Higher-Order Thinking

9. What’s the Matter in the Kitchen?
Unit One
Unit Two
Unit Three
First Grade
What’s the Matter in the Kitchen?
(Adv. Research)
Architecture
( HOTS)
Kid Town/
Econolopis
(CPS)
Second Grade
(CPS
Third Grade
Where’s the Dodo Bird?
Freedom Express
(HOTS)
Consumer Scientist
Fourth Grade
Leadership
Epidemic
The Great Chocolate Caper
Fifth Grade
Museum
Amusement Park
MYOB

10. Parental Support andersoncm@fultonschools.org Communication
Please contact me anytime if you have questions or concerns.
Sometimes contests and other opportunities come up and we will you all about these.

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12. FAQs When do new students start?
New students typically start August, November, January.
What do I need to bring to TAG?
Your child needs a notebook and a 2 pocket folder.
Do you have conferences in TAG?
We do not schedule conferences, however if you or we feel its necessary, we will schedule one.
Any other questions?

13. Gifted Advocacy & Resources
There are many resources available to help understand and foster your gifted child. Our media center has a variety of books. Feel free to check them out anytime.
FCSG Fulton County Supporters of the Gifted
Automatic Membership to GAGC (Georgia Association of the Gifted Child) and access to GAGC resources including informative webinars for teachers and parents
Invitation to FCSG Lecture Series
Member-only Student Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunities
Member-only Teacher Grant Opportunities for Classroom materials
member-only Teacher Grant Opportunities for Free Registration to the annual GAGC Conference
Talent Identification Program

14. Move on When Ready (MOWR)
Fulton County: Advanced Studies and Talent Development
Move on When Ready (MOWR)
With the passage of SB 132, Georgia Legislators have streamlined Accel, Hope Grant Dual Enrollment and the old Move on When Ready program into one statewide dual enrollment program now collectively called Move on When Ready. And with the passage of Senate Bill 2, a new Move on When Ready program will be offered to students. This new High School Graduation Option will provide students a high school diploma, and any applicable college credentials as long as all requirements are met. Both Senate Bills went into effect on July 1, 2015 and MOWR information and guidance is available from the state at the following link: