1720 Academy Ave. Tomah, WI 54660
Ms. Lisa Culpitt, Principal
School drop off begins at 7:30 am (class begins at 7:55) and pickup is at 3:00 pm.
It's important to drop off and pick up on time.
| IS YOUR CHILD GOING TO BE LATE OR ABSENT TODAY? | |
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| Late: Call the Front Office prior to 8:30 am to ensure your child is included in the hot lunch count. |
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| Absent: Call the Front Office before 8:30 am. This line is available 24/7 to leave a message; please include your child's name, reason for absence and your child's homeroom teacher. |
Tomah Area Montessori School (TAMS) is a free, public charter school within the Tomah Area School District (TASD) providing a Montessori education for students ages 4K - *6th Grade.
*In the 2022-2023 School Year, E2 will grow to accept 6th Graders.
WHY CHOOSE TAMS FOR MY CHILD?
The Montessori Method refers to a child-centered philosophy of education developed by the Italian anthropologist and physician, Dr. Maria Montessori. It is not affiliated with any religious or political organization. Tomah Area Montessori School (TAMS) provides an authentic Montessori education based on Dr. Montessori’s principles and the standards set forth by the American Montessori Society. Encouraging a child’s innate desire to learn, providing a prepared child-friendly learning environment, and supporting children’s need to work at their own pace remain the foundation of the program. Our classrooms consist of mixed-age groupings where students learn under the guidance of Montessori-credentialed teachers. Learning is emphasized through all five senses, not just through listening, watching, or reading. TAMS is dedicated to the emotional, academic, spiritual, social, and physical development of the child.
Want to Learn More about TAMS?
Adoption of Academic Standards for the 2024-25 School Year
The Tomah Area School District has adopted the following academic standards. Math - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for Mathematics; ELA - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts; Social Studies - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies; Science - NGSS Home Page | Next Generation Science Standards (nextgenscience.org); Business - Wisconsin State Standards raft Standards: Business and Information Technology (wi.gov); Career -Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for Career Readiness; Art - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for Art and Design; Technology Education - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Academic Standards for Information and Technology Literacy; Music - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Standards for Music; LMC - Wisconsin State Standards Wisconsin Academic Standards for Information and Technology Literacy; Agriculture - National AFNR AFNR Standards – The National Council for Agricultural Education (ffa.org); ESS - SHAPE America (National Standards) National PE Standards-Highly Effective Physical Education (shapeamerica.org); Health - SHAPE America (National Standards) National PE Standards-Highly Effective Physical Education (shapeamerica.org); World Language - ACTFL (World Readiness Standards for Learning Languages) ACTFL | World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages; School Counselors - ASCA Standards - American School Counselor Association (ASCA)
These academic standards were adopted by the Board of Education on July 15, 2024, and recorded in the Board minutes.
School District Accountability Report
As part of the state accountability system, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has produced report cards for every school district in Wisconsin. These report cards provide data on multiple indicators for four (4) priority areas: student achievement, student growth, closing gaps, and on track and post-secondary readiness. View Tomah’s previous year accountability reports. Download the full 2022-2023 report with data for each school.
Wisconsin's Information System for Education Data Dashboard
Use this public portal to explore statistics about Wisconsin public schools. Click on the Quick-Start video icon on the right to view a 3-minute video to get started.
Tomah Area School District ESSER III Plan
For additional assessment information and educational options available to resident children please visit the Required Notices page.