1. Webb Bridge Middle School
TAG Program

2. Fulton County TAG Classes
Middle school TAG classes are advanced content courses aligned to the Georgia Performance Standards. The curriculum for each TAG course is differentiated for gifted students with the addition of the following TAG standards and elements. The standards and elements are incorporated into the adopted Fulton County curriculum to ensure that the middle school TAG classes are rigorous and challenging for gifted learners. The following key serves as a guide for when students will be introduced to the TAG Standards and Elements and how they will develop independence in applying them their area(s) of interest.

3. Goals
Gifted students are offered educational experiences that promote the development and expression of their potential.
At WBMS the gifted program strives to address the unique learning styles, interests, personal needs, and capabilities of gifted students.

4. TAG at WBMS
Give students the chance to work with their intellectual peers
Recognize the fact that there are differences among gifted students
Offer specialized educational experiences to meet these differences

5. The TAG Classroom
Teachers adjust the rate and depth of lessons for individual learners
Students are offered challenging instructional activities:
Student directed learning
Inquiry based learning
Extended projects to enhance learning

6. Goals for TAG Students Develop advanced research skills
Engage in independent learning
Generate new ideas and projects
Expand critical thinking skills
Develop advanced communication skills

7. What will the TAG experience be like at WBMS?
TAG Social Studies and Science Placements
If a student is TAG eligible and meets performance requirements they are placed in courses with ALL TAG students.
Math and Language Arts Placements
Students are placed in accordance with the Continuous Achievement placement guidelines.
Stand-alone and mixed model classes are taught by TAG teachers.

8. What are the requirements for a student to stay in a TAG class?
Students must maintain an average grade of 80% at the end of each grading period to remain in a TAG class.
If a student’s grade falls below 80% he/she will be placed on probation and provided an opportunity to improve the grade.

9. What are the benefits of TAG for HS?
AP counts as TAG class
Honors (mixed rosters)
TAG internship – Junior/Senior

10. Are there any questions?
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