Paterson Academy of the Gifted & Talented (PAGT) at School 28
The Paterson Academy for the Gifted and Talented at School 28 is for students throughout the city in grades 2-8 who have qualified at the highest level through the gifted screening and identification process. These students need the challenge of a curriculum with the highest rigor and expectations that will meet the students’ social, emotional, and academic needs. Students are grouped together in classrooms with other high-achieving students where they work at an accelerated pace in all core subject areas, as well as engage in additional differentiated lessons, activities and project-based learning.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
The Young Men’s Leadership Academy is a pioneering educational institution designed specifically for boys in grades 3 through 8. This all-male academy emphasizes restorative practices, aiming to create an environment where students can thrive academically and socially. With class sizes limited to fewer than 15 students, the academy ensures that each boy receives personalized attention and support from educators.
Young Men's Leadership Academy
Referral
All students not previously identified shall be eligible for referral for the program each year. Referrals may be submitted by students themselves, teachers, parents or any person familiar with a student's abilities, potential, performance, and/or past records. Referrals shall be based on evidence of high level reasoning ability and/or the development of unique products that demonstrate unusual academic ability.
Students in the Paterson Public Schools will be assessed for Gifted and Talented starting in mid-February of each school year, using multiple measures that may include:
• Cognitive Abilities Test
• NJSLA scores
• Teacher Questionnaire
• Student Essay
• Unit Assessments
• Portfolio of Student Work
• Grade Point Average (Report Card)
• Attendance/Lates
Parent Timeline for PAGT Referral
