Tag Young Scholars

My child attends TAG. I am so amazed at the progress she has made since she started. In kindergarten she went from barely being able to read, to reading at a second grade level in six months. I also like the emphasis on character, self-control and good behavior, and that all of this is accomplished in a warm environment where it is obvious that the teachers care deeply about the children. I do have concerns about some of the administrative staff and wish that their professionalism and skills were at the same level as that of the teachers. I am happy that the principal is so receptive to parent input and involvement, though, and that we have been able to make some very positive changes as a result.
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I have my child going at TAG. They have great teachers.This is a great school for any child to be!!!!
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My daughter is in first grade and she absolutely loves TAG! Her teacher is firm but nice.Her work is always challenging it's just a warm atmosphere.
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The school is no doubt a gem in east Manhattan. People may have doubts about this school at the beginning, but as soon as you send your child there you will realize that this is a great school. My son is in the Kindergarten and he just loves it. His teacher Mr. Chohaan is excellent. For parents who are choosing a G&T program for your kids, I highly recommend TAG.
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TAG is a wonderful school! I started in the sixth grade and now I am in the eighth. Throughout those three years I have developed so much as a person by participating in challenging classes, and by making friends that are like family today. Last year in seventh grade I took a rigorous Biology Regents High School Course, and I am proud to say I passed with a 90 which now allows me to take AP courses in High School! I am now in an Earth Science Regents Course which is also just as intense as the Bio Course. Other than in science I have been offered the opportunity to take my Integrated Algebra Regents, travel to Washington D.C, involve in Socratic Circles, and explore Social Studies in a new way. Due to these great qualities of the school it has helped me become TAG Middle School's Class President! I am very proud of my position, and ever since I was elected President I feel like I have been able to make my fellow students happy by having dances, performances, potlucks, etc. Being in TAG has definitely made me a better, more mature, and thriving to succeed student that I am ready to attend Beacon High School in the Fall of the 2011-2012 school year!

My daughter is attending the TAG school and she loves it. The teachers make sure that the parents are informed of there child progress in class and classes. I wasn't to sure about sending my little girl to this school we live on the west side of manhattan and next to us we have some of the best schools in District 4. Some parents feel its alot of work for there kindergarden child but i say if they have no problem with all the work then you should either. Remember there in a Talented and gifted school if they couldnt do it they would not not be there.
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i have been in tag for over 3 years choosing to go to this school was the best choice i have ever made in my life. for one, the students are nice, the moment you enter some one will take you under their wing and everything works out. not saying there aren't cliches because there are, the thing is, everyone is nice to each other. Also the teachers, they become more then teachers, they become apart of your life, like friends and family. not saying you'll like all the teachers in tag, but most of them, are the best ever. I am an 8th grade scholar at tag and will be graduating soon. believe me, tag also helps your kids prepare for high schools, and the shsats. i was able to get into Brooklyn tech and i know it was all because of the great help i got from tag. TAG is one of the best schools i have ever been too and i will miss the teachers and students deeply. if i could go back to tag earlier i would, but or now, i know i will never forget the great memories in my school. it really is one of the best schools in New York.

My daughter was so excited about kindergarten; she was bubbling with enthusiasm on the first day of school. However, she is now no longer excited about school, and often she says that she doesn't want to go anymore. She regularly tells us that the kids are mean, and she is showing signs of real frustration. We don't blame the teacher. Her kindergarten teacher is actually a skilled veteran educator, but she is overwhelmed with handling a classroom full of strong personalities without any assistant teacher. I just assumed that a kindergarten class would have an assistant teacher, but I guess that's what you get in a NYC public school. The principal is a good leader, but I wish she had a bit more fight in her. I know another school that found a way around the hiring freeze for assistant teachers. This school has such potential and makes high scores academically, but it needs a strong community organizer either among the faculty or the parents in order to achieve in the other areas of the educational experience.
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My son spent 5 years at TAG and he absolutely loved it!!! We moved to Pa and had to leave and he was very upset! Ms. Cesar and Mr. McCormick are doing a good job but, the teachers were GREAT! Special recognition to my son's "second mother", Mrs. Goldstein (formally Ms. Kreindel) who showed compassion and love throughout the years there! There wasn't a day that would go by and he did not pop up in her classroom to say hello! Ms. Mohsin, 5th grade teacher, also a great person and teacher! She kept the lessons challenging and enriching! We will miss our TAG Family!!!
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Tag is one of the best schools in NYC. I just like everything about it, the administration, the staff and the teachers. The children are very well behaved and smart.My two sons are there and they are very happy.
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