Maya Edgar, TAG Coordinator
Email:  edgarm@fultonschools.org
Phone: 770-774-3620, ext 204
Website:  http://www.teacherweb.com/GA/LHHS/MrsMDEdgar

Talented and Gifted Program

The Talented and Gifted (TAG) program here at Langston Hughes High School has been developed based on the philosophy of nurturing the unique learning characteristics, interests, and capabilities of the gifted student, the goals of the gifted services in Fulton County are to develop:

•  Advanced research methods and independent study skills original to the student. 
• Creative thinking and creative problem-solving skills in order to be a generator of ideas and products;  
• Higher order and critical thinking skills;
• Development of products and ideas that will be shared with real audiences.

Cognitive skills emphasized at each level include knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, fluency, flexibility, originality, elaborative thinking, complexity, curiosity, risk-taking, and imagination.  Our teachers are experienced professionals who have received an endorsement in Gifted Education from the Georgia Department of Education.

Below you will find important documents for TAG students here at LHHS:

2010-2011 Welcome Letter
FCSG Welcome Letter  
FCSG Membership Form
Gifted Awareness
Gifted Gripes
TAG Notification English Spanish
TAG FAQs
2010 NAGC Convention