Our Curriculum
In TMS, we are dedicated to honing our learners.
Preschool
Practical Life
Challenging series of motor tasks on self-care, care of environment and on grace and courtesy. The Practical Life goals help them gain sense of independence, control and coordination of movements, develop sense of order and enhance concentration abilities.
Sensorial
Helps the child’s visual discrimination in shape and form, colors and sizes. Sets of sensorial work aid in the construction of child’s developing mind by appealing to his natural tendency to experience the environment towards the refinement of his senses.
Mathematics
Allows the child to experience counting skills by using variety of materials. Children appreciate the repetitive nature of materials which give them the opportunities to practice numeracy skills. The activities and materials also help build visual representation of numerical digits, develop readiness for writing and learn basic operations.
Language - Reading
Presents Montessori inspired pre-reading and reading materials and activities that include pictograms, symbols and words that play an important role in aiding the child to develop the powers of communication and expressions, organization and classification ,and the development of thought for language – reading ,to rise with the collective intelligence.
Cultural Arts
- Botany
- Zoology
- Geology
Introduces the child to the physical world of plants and animals, the exploration of differences and similarities among people, and the opportunity to see, hear, taste, smell and manipulate things the make up their unique cultural environment.
Junior Casa
3 years old
Senior Casa
4 years old
Advanced Casa
5 years old
Grade School
Tarlac Montessori School (TMS) offers two curricula: Special Science Elementary School (SSES) program and Basic Education Curriculum (BEC).
Special Science Elementary School
TMS SSES program is a special program which envisions students who are equipped with scientific and technological knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
The SSES utilized and enriched Mathematics, Science, and English curricula that will provide for the development of the lifelong learning skills and fosters holistic development of the child.
Basic Education Curriculum
TMS BEC provides comprehensive and balanced learning experiences for students. In addition to acquiring knowledge in class, students are expected to develop learning to learn capabilities as well as positive values and attitudes for achieving the educational aims of whole-person development and lifelong learning.
Junior High School
Programs
Science, Technology and Engineering (STE)
Science, Technology and Engineering (STE) Program is a special program which shall lay the foundation for a career and/or support to a career for learners with interest and aptitude in Science, Technology and Engineering.
The STE Program of the institution envisions highly responsible, morally upright, globally competitive, and work-ready learners from schools offering relevant and innovative Science, Technology and Engineering education.
Basic Education Curriculum
To meet the challenges of the 21st century, Tarlac Montessori School -Basic Education Curriculum reform is to provide comprehensive and balanced learning experiences for students. In addition to acquiring knowledge in class, students are expected to develop learning to learn capabilities as well as positive values and attitudes for achieving the educational aims of whole-person development and life-long learning.
Senior High School
Programs
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines — science, technology, engineering and mathematics — in an interdisciplinary and applied approach.
The continual advances in technology are changing the way students learn, connect and interact every day. Skills developed by students through STEM provide them with the foundation to succeed at school and beyond. STEM empowers individuals with the skills to succeed and adapt to this changing world.
Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM)
The Accountancy, Business and Management (ABM) strand equips the students with essential fundamental concepts on business specialized courses. This strand provides a suitable academic preparation for our students who wish to pursue a career in entrepreneurship, accountancy, finance, banking, and corporate management as well as the hotel and tourism industries.
Students in this strand will gain knowledge and skills in line with the digital trend that will enable them to think big as they prepare for a more digital corporate world in the future.
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS)
Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) strand focuses on the study of human behavior and societal changes, and analysis of arts, culture, literature, and politics. It involves political science, anthropology, linguistics, psychology, and communication.
Through this strand, Tarlac Montessori School aims to provide opportunities for the students to have better appreciation and knowledge of culture, society, politics, arts and literature. The school wants the students to have a deeper understanding on the interplay of different aspects of society.