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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. |
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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. |
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A team of dedicated teachers evaluates the curriculum regularly
and modifies it to suit the requirements of the students. |
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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. |
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The program
aims at developing the children's holistic understanding of world beginning with
the community they live. |
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The entire program is designed to help students develop
good academic skills and become well-integrated human beings. |
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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.
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Through these programs, the institutions help the young student become
skilled, intelligent, sensitive, responsible and reflective human beings.
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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 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 in the syllabus for the Matriculation (at the end of class 10) examinations. Students are introduced to test taking strategies and face the final exam without too much pressure. Students are encouraged to set short term and long term goals and monitor their progress in terms of the set goal.
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Higher secondary program
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In the Plus two the emphasis towards preparation for exams and collegiate education continues. 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.
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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.
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The practices of mindful breathing,
yoga and Meditations help students to develop a deeper awareness of themselves.
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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. |
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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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