Talented & Gifted
The School for the Talented & Gifted – which is also known as TAG – is a well known college prep school that can be found in Dallas, TX. The high school is connected to the Dallas Independent School District. Some of the more popular programs that they offer are liberal arts, and the Advanced Placement Program. This school has been rated #1 in all of the United States by Newsweek magazine in both 2006 and 2007.
During the spring semester a screening process is initiated to place incoming students at the TAG for the following year. A holistic, case-study approach is used by the screening committee, which is comprised of the principal, the counselor, teachers, and community representatives.
Multiple identification criteria are used in the screening process including academic transcripts, TAKS/ITBS scores, a behavioral assessment scale, a student portfolio, and anecdotal information. Careful attention is paid to pre-established guidelines to insure that the student population is ethnically balanced.