Parent Information Guide - Prince George's County Public School ...

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERINGSWhat does it mean to be TAG identified?TAG identified students are eligible to receive TAG services at theirattendance area/neighborhood school. Each elementary schoolimplements a TAG Program. Middle Schools offer Honors coursesto TAG identified students. TAG identified students are eligibleto apply to the Lottery for possible placement at a TAG CenterProgram, based on their home address. There are limited spacesavailable at each TAG Center, which is why a Lottery is necessary.The Office of Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries oversees theLottery application and placement process.What services are provided for TAG identified childrenattending their neighborhood schools?Neighborhood elementary schools provide TAG Pull-out services orTAG in the Regular Classroom Program depending on the overallTAG population at the school. A list of the schools and programmodels can be located at http://www1.pgcps.org/tag/.Neighborhood middle schools provide Honors courses for TAGidentified students. Please check with the counselors at the middleschools for course offerings.Where can I find more information on program models,support groups, and TAG services at my child’s school?Each elementary and middle school has a designated TAGCoordinator that can address questions regarding TAG identificationand services. A complete list of TAG Coordinators can be located atpgcps.org/tag/. The list is updated periodically as TAG Coordinatorschange.What are Career & Technical Education Programs?Prince George’s County Public Schools offer students anopportunity to participate in 26 career focused programs (examples:pre-engineering, nursing, IT networking, accounting, culinary arts,construction trades, etc.) to learn real world academics, careerreadiness and life skill competencies needed for success in a skillbasedeconomy.Why should a student enroll in a Career & TechnicalEducation Program?Research shows that students who enroll in Career & TechnicalEducation Programs are:• More likely to complete high school.• More like to attend college.• More likely to be prepared to enter the workforceHow do Career & Technical Education Programs benefitstudents?CTE programs enable students to:• Enroll in challenging academic and career-focused courses thatprepare them for high-skilled, high-demand, high-wage, meaningfulemployment and college and/or apprenticeship opportunities afterhigh school.• Earn industry recognized technical certifications/licenses and earlycollege credit prior to graduating from high school at no cost.• Better, understand their educational and career options in planningfor life after high school.When are students eligible to enroll in Career & TechnicalEducation Programs?• Students may enroll in Career & Technical Education Programsprimarily beginning in grades 11 and 12.• Students may enroll in the pre-engineering and biomedical scienceprograms beginning in grade 9.How can I get more information on Career & TechnicalEducation Programs?For additional information, contact the Office of Career & TechnicalEducation programs at 301.669.6000 or the counselor at yourchild’s school.57