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VISION
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The TVS Academy seeks to create a challenging educational milieu that fosters intellectual
growth and promotes personal development of students through academic and community-based
projects.
Through these programs, the institutions help the young student become skilled,
intelligent, sensitive, responsible and reflective human beings.
The school vision
is To strive for excellence in a free and supportive learning environment enabling
each other to become sensitive, reflective, intelligent, confident and responsible. |
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The TVS Academy, Hosur was begun in 1990 with the intent to provide a progressive,
community based educational program, in an underdeveloped region where quality educational
programs were unavailable to most children.
The curriculum is specially designed to meet the cognitive, emotional and cultural
needs of the students.
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It stresses the need for individual attention so that the educational process engages
the student's interest, and learning proceeds according to the individual's ability
and needs.A team of dedicated teachers evaluates the curriculum regularly and modifies
it to suit the requirements of the students.
Teachers have also been actively involved in creating textual materials in a variety
of subjects bringing in the local culture through familiar settings, contexts and
events.
The program aims at developing the children's holistic understanding of world beginning
with the community they live.The entire program is designed to help students develop
good academic skills and become well-integrated human beings.
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The Main Features of TVS Academy
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The institution offers unique opportunities for fostering intellectual growth and
personal development by providing.........
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A Stimulating Learning Environment
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The curricula in the various programs promote a spirit of inquiry and the cultivation
of self learning skills by providing students with the variety of experiences to
observe, question and reflect upon various issues, events and objects, and critically
examine their personal beliefs and assumptions.
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A Sense of Excellence
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The school encourages students to diligently strive for continuous improvement in
all their endeavours.Benchmarks of excellence are created in academic and non-academic
areas enabling students to assess their progress using rubrics.
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Pre school program
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Students engage in a wide variety of activities during their time at school. Students
play with puzzles and other manipulative toys. Listen to stories and interact with
each other in small groups. Engage in outdoor play, imaginative play in the classroom
home-corner, as well as take part in art and craft activities, and singing or moving
to music. Basic social skills are nurtured in a low stress and highly engaging environment.
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Primary school program
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The program focuses on the total growth of the developing child. The curriculum
is designed keeping in mind the social, physical, emotional and cultural needs of
the growing child. Students are introduced to reading and writing in Tamil and English.
The bilingual approach encourages effective communication.
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Middle school program
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In the middle school pure sciences and social sciences are introduced. In addition
to experiential learning audio visual scaffolding is provided as stepping stones
towards assimilation of abstract of concepts. Peer influence plays a major role
during this period of transition. This is effectively harnessed by encouraging ‘
buddy learning’ and ‘ group activities’, which help children develop self- confidence,
an understanding of others perspectives and a caring attitude.
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High school program
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In the High school the educational program shifts in its emphasis towards preparation
of students to face examinations confidently
and without stress.
Students are introduced to test taking strategies are encouraged to set short term and long term goals
and monitor their progress in terms of the set goal.
Students are introduced to various career options and course requirements
of Universities. The thrust is on facing the final exam without too much pressure. |
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Science Expo
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Students in the middle and high school choose a scientific investigation that they
wish to undertake. With guidance, they carry out the investigation that sustains
their curiosity and helps arrive at inferences and interpretations. This is showcased
for the rest of the school to view during the Science Expo. These investigatory
projects promote application of scientific principles and skills, students also
learn a great deal about presentation and working with others towards a desired
goal.
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Theatre Art
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Theatre Art is an integral to the school curriculum as the sciences, mathematics
and social sciences. Theatre is meant to complement other disciplines and is seen
to be integral to a child’s holistic learning. Theatre brings in another dimension
to the learning experience of children where mathematical formulas, theories and
laws of science and not just certain stories from English and Tamil literature are
dramatized. Numerous theatre workshops and presentations have also been conducted
under some of the doyens of Children’s theatre.
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Music
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Children to appreciate classical music, folk music, western classical, choral singing.
The school is able to use a non-pedantic approach to music teaching and music appreciation.
Rhythm, beat, melody and harmony, marks and punctuates a student’s life at TVS Academy.
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Art
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Children are exposed to different materials and are encouraged to experiment and
also importantly to express their ideas and thought processes through the use of
multiple forms.
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Field trips
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In the primary section, students regularly go on Nature walks to get hands-on experiences
around the campus and town. Trips to the market , railway station, bus stand are
a regular part of instruction for young students. Students are taken on a number
of visits to assist their understanding. From grade VI students are taken to places
of interest in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states. This enhances their understanding
of their immediate location ,cultural and environmental awareness.
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Innovative Teaching-Learning Practices and Materials
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The school systematically develop innovative and meaningful curricular materials
in different subject areas and grade levels. Teachers continually experiment with
a variety of pedagogical strategies and methods to continually improve their skills
and techniques.
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Personal Growth and Development
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The schools offer unique opportunities for personal growth and development through
its courses on yoga and philosophy. The practices of mindful breathing, yoga and
Meditations help students to develop a deeper awareness of themselves. Further,
students explore complex social issues and personal relationships through reflective
dialogues and simulated role plays.
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A Commitment to the Community
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In order to become responsible members of the community, students are encouraged
to participate in a variety of activities and interact with the students and members
of the local community. They are encouraged to make learning meaningful by exploring
issues that affect them and their community. These interactions have helped students
to develop fresh insights and perceptions, and to act with greater awareness and
responsibility with regards to the earth and all forms of life.
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A Collaborative Role for Parents and Teachers
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The school recognizes that parents and teachers share a pivotal role in the development
of the students. A program of continuing dialogues between students, teachers and
specialists in education create a common ground for sharing mutual concerns.
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