In March the PPS TAG department posted a new district policy for single subject acceleration in math. Important changes include:
- Students in 2nd-7th grade can apply for single subject acceleration in math
- Students do not have to be TAG-identified to apply for acceleration
- Students must pass the grade bypass test for the next grade to qualify. So, if a child is currently in 2nd grade, s/he would need to pass the 3rd grade test this spring in order to move to 4th grade math the next school year.
- The qualifying score is now 90% (as opposed to 99% and 97% in previous versions of the policy)
- A math summary from the assessment will be shared with your teacher whether or not your student passes
Applications were due by May 6, 2016, but it is possible that the TAG Department will take applications again in the fall of the 2016-2017 school year. To get the process started, talk to your child's teacher and bring this information in case he or she hasn't heard about the policy yet.
Here's the link to general information:
Here's the link to a visual process guide:
Here's the link to the application that the school must fill out:
Please pass this information along to other parents who might be interested in these changes.
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