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[quote=Anonymous]My son is in GIA, reads at a 7th grade reading level, is very actively engaged in class, has glowing report cards, stellar teacher conferences, got a 130 when he took the WPPSI, and we were told by his guidance counselor and homeroom teacher that he would be in subject specific TAG next year. He was not recommended for either TAG program. We have found out through requests for information that a portfolio was not submitted for him and that he was not administered the CoGat at school. We specifically asked his teacher if the parents needed to do anything to get him into TAG in the Fall of ‘20 and she told us that we didn’t need to do anything and that he would be fine. We were told by the guidance counselor and TAG teacher in the Fall that the process for TAG admittance this year was “very confusing” but that the teachers would submit a “portfolio” for every student and that parents did not need to do anything. How am I supposed To know if he was truly not qualified for TAG or know if there was a clerical error, miscommunication, or if it was my mistake? I am So confused and upset. Every single day indicator  on paper shows that he performs above grade level.

I know That the TAG system is flawed. I honestly Wish they would do away with the whole thing. I  am a very engaged parent and can’t even imagine how this goes for kids whose parents don’t have the time to fight this. However, at our school there are three classrooms in 4th grade and one of them is exclusively TAG students. All of my son’s friends will be in that classroom and they always get the much preferred teacher. My child prides himself on his success in the classroom. He is not an athlete, but he excels in the classroom. I’m not sure how to break the news to him. I’m considering homeschooling him and trying to move to an independent school. I have Stayed loyal to our public school through so many disappointing circumstances this year, but if my son was omitted from TAG because of a mix-up or miscommunication, It is very upsetting. [/quote]

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