The Round Rock ISD Programs for Talented and Gifted (TAG) students provide special classes and/or services for students identified as having significantly advanced general intellectual ability and/or specific subject matter aptitude. TAG classes and/or services are available in Kindergarten-5th grades at elementary, 6th-8th grades at middle school, and 9th-12th grades at high school.

These programs provide an appropriately differentiated curriculum and ensure the students are instructed in all essential elements and demonstrate an acceptable degree of mastery.  As needed, the programs modify delivery of instruction for students by accelerating and providing for greater depth, more complex content, and extensive enrichment activities.

Program Objectives for students 

1. Gifted and talented students will develop their abilities in higher level, more complex thinking skills including critical, creative, and productive thinking activities that are extensions of the regular curriculum (Thinking Skills).

2. Gifted and talented students will study advanced-level content and master the major concepts, skills, and processes of specific disciplines in which they demonstrate ability (Subject Mater Knowledge and Skills).

3. Gifted and talented students will develop the skills necessary for self-directed learning, conduct independent studies and research projects, and extend the regular curriculum to produce advanced-level products (Research and Independent Study Skills).

4. Gifted and talented students will gain an understanding and respect for each person's abilities, recognizing the similarities and differences between themselves and others, and will develop their own unique abilities for the betterment of both themselves and others (Self-Concept and Leadership).