Advanced Academics | Curriculum | Junior Honor Society | TAKS

TAG - Talented and Gifted Program

It is important to note that many students come to Longfellow already qualified for the TAG program. Incoming 7th graders can indicate on an elective card their interest in the TAG program as an elective. If accepted in TAG, the class will be a year long elective and can not be dropped.

Qualifying for Longfellow's TAG program:

  • Letters will be sent through the Language Arts class to take home to parents to inform them that recruitment for the TAG program has begun.
  • Students who are interested in being in the TAG elective can be nominated by a teacher, counselor or parent. Nominations will be reviewed and students will be set up for an appointment to be tested.
  • Those who were in TAG in grade 6 will be automatic candidates as long as test scores and grades are satisfactory.
For additional information contact Stephanie Dunn .

Pre-AP or Pre-Honors: Algebra I Eligibility - 8th grade

The following criteria shall be considered in determining the student's eligibility for placement in Pre-AP Algebra I, which will be offered only in grade 8:

  1. A fall semester average of 80 or above in the student's Math class.
  2. A passing score on the Orleans Hanna Exam.
  3. 80% or higher on last year's ITBS.
  4. 85% on last year'sTAKS.

If these criteria have not been met, a student's parent may request that the student take the course and shall sign an agreement to assist in monitoring and supporting the progress of the student in the course.

Middle School students may be admitted to Pre-AP Algebra I during the beginning of the academic year only. The student must complete both the fall semester and spring semester in order to receive high school credit.

Pre-AP or Pre-Honors: Language Arts - 7th and 8th grades

The following criteria shall be considered in determining the student's eligibility for placement in Pre-AP Language Arts:
  1. 80% or higher on Reading ITBS.

Pre-AP or Pre-Honors: Math - 7th grade

  1. 80% or higher on Math ITBS

Pre-AP or Pre-Honors: Science - 8th grade

  1. 80% or higher on Math ITBS