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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
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERINGSWhat are Specialty Programs?Sometimes referred to as Magnet Programs, Specialty Programsare unique educational programs offered at specific locationsaround the county. While they serve a broad attendance area,admission is typically by application and some programs may havemore specific eligibility requirements, particularly at the uppergrade levels. Some examples of specialty programs are FrenchImmersion, TAG, Montessori, Biotechnology, Biomedical, and Visualand Performing Arts.How do I enroll my child for a Specialty Program?Admission to the specialty programs is available by application.Each year, the county conducts a program showcase, typically inJanuary, which highlights the programs that will be available forthe following year. In addition to information made available on thePGCPS Web Page and at the showcase, program brochures andapplications are also made available at schools and libraries. Anon-line application is also available. After the application period hasclosed, participants are selected on the basis of a random lottery,and are notified of the program they have been selected for, if theyare on a wait list, or if they were not placed.What is my “Neighborhood School”?A “Neighborhood School” is that school which serves your child’sgrade level based on your residence. Neighborhood schools servegrades kindergarten through grade 12 and special permission mustbe obtained to attend a different school. The neighborhood schooland the specialty permission may be obtained by applying for astudent transfer, participating in a qualifying special education orEnglish Language Learner (ELL) program, or be being admitted toa specialty or charter school program. Specialty programs’ schoolsare assigned based on the parent/legal guardian home address.Go to the webpage http://schools.pgcps.org/SchoolFinder/findschool2.asp to identify program locations serving yourresidence.My family is new to Prince George’s County but my childattended a public specialty/charter school in our previousschool district. Will my child automatically be able toenroll in a school here?No. You cannot transfer your enrollment to a charter school. Youmust go through the application process. You may be able totransfer your enrollment to a specialty programs. Please contact301-952-6010 for further information.If my child is admitted to a Specialty Program, willtransportation be available?Depending on the program and age of the child, transportation maybe available on a limited basis. Contact the specialty school formore information.I applied for two or more of my children for the sameprogram. Will all my children receive placement?If lottery applicants are identified as members of the same family,some consideration will be given. However, placement is notguaranteed for all family members. Placements are determinedby space availability at each grade level as well as lottery results.Please make sure the same responsible adult name is used onall applications and all parties reside in the same household. Thelottery brochure has more detail on who may quality as a familymember for lottery purposes.How can I obtain more information about specialtyprograms?Additional details about specialty programs are available from theDepartment of Academics and the schools hosting the programs.The specialty program showcase held in January and the brochuresalso provide useful information about the programs.Is Before and After Care provided?Please contact the school of interest for information regardingBefore and After Care.My email confirmation does not list my home address.Should I have entered it?No. You only need to enter your home address on the onlineapplication if you plan on moving prior to the start of the schoolyear. Placement locations are based on the parent/legal guardian’shome address. This information is obtained from the student’s IDnumber.I applied for two programs for my child; one is my firstchoice and the other is my second choice? What happens if Iget my second choice first?Both choices are treated equally, however, if selected, you will onlyreceive placement for one program. If you choose to decline yoursecond choice, you may request to be placed on the waiting list forthe first option.58
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