Talented and Gifted Courses

TAG (222211/222212 - 9th; 222221/222222-10th; 222231/222232-11th; 222241/222242-12th) - OPTION 1 May be taken each term. The basic gifted and talented program focuses on general intellectual ability and creative thinking by offering a variety of activities and instructional materials using higher level thinking skills. Students move from general orientation and group activities to specific independent study projects using increasingly higher level thinking skills. Class will meet three periods per week.

TAG (086211/086212-9th; 086221/086222-10th; 086231/086232-11th; 086241/08624 -12th) OPTION 2 May be taken each term. This TAG program option is designed for identified students who wish to be included in the program but have a limited amount of time in their daily schedule. Unless approval is granted for an extensive independent study project, this is a non-credit course, though students' participation in the program will be noted on each transcript. To receive this notation, a student must complete a minimum of one enrichment activity each term and meet weekly for a minimum of fifteen minutes as scheduled by the student and teacher.

TAG (089611) - OPTION 3 Seniors in the TAG program will have the opportunity to apply for participation in a Mentorship Program. Enrollment will be limited, and students will be selected through an application process. Students in the Mentorship Program will work closely with a professional to gain hands-on experience in their career interest areas or work on community service projects in collaboration with local leaders. Students will spend a minimum of two hours daily working with their mentors. A mentor and a student will decide upon a qualitative project to be completed by the end of the term. Also, each student will give a public presentation based on learning experiences from the mentorship.


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BACK TO DEPARTMENTS BACK TO TAG HOME Teachers Courses TAG Newsletters Iowa AP Online Academy		Talented and Gifted Courses TAG (222211/222212 - 9th; 222221/222222-10th; 222231/222232-11th; 222241/222242-12th) - OPTION 1 May be taken each term. The basic gifted and talented program focuses on general intellectual ability and creative thinking by offering a variety of activities and instructional materials using higher level thinking skills. Students move from general orientation and group activities to specific independent study projects using increasingly higher level thinking skills. Class will meet three periods per week. TAG (086211/086212-9th; 086221/086222-10th; 086231/086232-11th; 086241/08624 -12th) OPTION 2 May be taken each term. This TAG program option is designed for identified students who wish to be included in the program but have a limited amount of time in their daily schedule. Unless approval is granted for an extensive independent study project, this is a non-credit course, though students' participation in the program will be noted on each transcript. To receive this notation, a student must complete a minimum of one enrichment activity each term and meet weekly for a minimum of fifteen minutes as scheduled by the student and teacher. TAG (089611) - OPTION 3 Seniors in the TAG program will have the opportunity to apply for participation in a Mentorship Program. Enrollment will be limited, and students will be selected through an application process. Students in the Mentorship Program will work closely with a professional to gain hands-on experience in their career interest areas or work on community service projects in collaboration with local leaders. Students will spend a minimum of two hours daily working with their mentors. A mentor and a student will decide upon a qualitative project to be completed by the end of the term. Also, each student will give a public presentation based on learning experiences from the mentorship.
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