Throughout the school's history, there has been an effort to include innovative teaching methods which have been proven successfully through research. The school features multi-age classes as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. TMCS staff members seek to provide an environment that is secure, innovative, community-oriented and technologically progressive. Meeting the needs of individual students is a priority, and parent involvement is encouraged. Throughout the year, lessons are designed to meet all learning styles, and activities are included which carry learning beyond the classroom and into the real world.
Students benefit, as well, from a high teacher to student ratio at the school.
Currently, the staff includes one teacher per every nine students. Most classes are small. Students at all grade levels have good access to current computer technology at TMCS . TMCS features a range of extracurricular activities for secondary students including both sports and non athletic clubs. TMCS also participates in an exchange program which involves US and Russian students who live in rural agricultural areas.