Talented and Gifted
TAG Testing Registration for current students is currently closed. It was open from December 4th to January 8th.
See TAG Timeline listed below for additional information.
TAG Testing Registration for new students may be made within 3 weeks of the 1st day of instruction. View the New Student Referral page for the link and more information.
Overview of Services:
TAG Services in Highland Park ISD seek to develop and nurture student potential, provide continuous opportunities for advanced performance, and advocate for students with gifted potential.
The state of Texas defines a gifted and talented student as one who performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment and who:
- exhibits high-performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area;
- possesses an unusual capacity for leadership; or
- excels in a specific academic field.
*Texas Education Code Chapter 29, Subchapter D, 29.121
2023-24 TAG Referral and Testing Timeline
(dates are subject to change)
| October 25, 2023 at 10am | |
| December 5, 2023 | 1st and 3rd grade ability test results (with district recommendations) posted to Skyward |
| December 4, 2023-January 8, 2024 | Window to register students for TAG Testing on district TAG Website |
| January 22-February 9, 2024 | Elementary TAG Testing Window (1-4) |
| February 12-16 , 2024 | Intermediate and Middle School Testing Window (5-8) |
| February 19-23, 2024 | High School Testing Window (9-11) |
| End of April, 2024 | TAG decision letters posted to Skyward |
| August, 2024 | TAG Services (classes) begin |
Ericca Vandagriff
Director of Talented and Gifted Services
K-12 Curriculum Specialist