Academics
Because of its Mathematics/Science/Computer Science Magnet Program, TPMS attracts students from across the entire county. Additionally, the school has a Gifted and Talented (GT) Program. TPMS is home to the print newspaper Blue Chips and the now defunct online newspaper Blue Chips Online. TPMS also has a student television production unit that produces a daily announcement program called Wake Up Takoma, which aires at 7:55 on weekday mornings and is run by students. Takoma Park Middle School offers an instructional program for all public school students living within its boundary area. This program includes not only the core academic subjects but also foreign language, arts, music, physical education, and four 'arts rotation' elective courses. A METS (Multidisciplinary Education, Training, and Support) program serves students with limited English proficiency and interrupted schooling.
TPMS consists of a specialized program and 17 academic departments, offering a diverse range of disciplines and courses. These 17 departments are as follows: Art, Counseling, Dance, English, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family and Consumer Science (Home Economics), Foreign Language, Health and Physical Education, Instrumental Music, Mathematics/Science/Computer Science Magnet Program, Mathematics, Media Center, Media Productions, Reading, Science, Social Studies, Special Education, and Technology Education.
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