TMS East Dallas Approach
Museum School Learning
We believe that hands-on, minds-on immersive learning is the most effective way for students to learn. That's why we incorporate a range of experiential learning opportunities into our curriculum, from learning expeditions and service projects to outdoor education and project-based learning. These experiences help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as a sense of curiosity and wonder about the world around them. Students will frequently attend learning expeditions within the community as an enhancement of the 100% TEKS and ELPS aligned curriculums they are engaged in. Teachers will do intentional collaborative work with partners to ensure alignment through all programming.
Pre-K
We have a goal of intentionally partnering with onsite Pre-K programs because we believe that every child deserves an education that is engaging and empowering. Our goal is to offer a range of programs that are designed to inspire a love of learning and help students develop the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century.
Elementary
Our elementary school program is designed to help students build a strong foundation in STEM (science and math) and Humanities (ELA and Social Studies) while also exploring their interests through a range of enrichment experiences. Our experienced teachers use a variety of teaching methods to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Our museum school approach encourages students to engage with real-world problems and develop problem-solving skills imbedded with opportunities for leadership development. This includes frequent community imbedded learning experiences that promote interest, sophisticated research, confidence and public speaking skills, and professional end of unit exhibitions.
Middle School
Our middle school program is designed to help students develop the skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond. We offer a range of courses in math, science, social studies, and language arts, as well as elective courses in areas such as art, music, and technology. Our experienced teachers use a variety of teaching methods to help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which includes an integrated technology program including coding and robotics.
They will not only build on the deep research and public speaking skills built throughout elementary, and capitalize on Socratic experiences imbedded in the classroom and opportunities to begin to plan for High School, College and beyond.