The TMS school year includes three trimesters of classes, with the Intersession block falling between the Winter and Spring terms. 

Math and writing seminars run all year in short blocks of 50 minutes, while long block classes of 80 minutes, including science, social studies, and arts classes, last one term each.  Students are enrolled in a full load of two short blocks and two long blocks in each term.

Students who have demonstrated a clear ability to take initiative and manage their academic time may design and request an independent study course if they have interests not represented in the class offerings; some students are able to use long-block time for farm-focused study.

The Meeting School does not use grades, but a pass/fail system of credit with detailed written evaluations.

TMS classes are organized around the traditional academic subjects of math, writing and literature, social studies and history, sciences, and the arts.  Within these subjects, however, teachers and students work together to approach learning in ways that are creative, relevant, authentic, and hands-on.

Classes, which meet in faculty living rooms, range from 3 to 12 students, with most classes falling around 5-7 students, so class meetings are informal and intimate with lots of room for all voices to be heard.  Projects and choices give students the chance to take ownership of the subjects they study.  Teachers are committed to flexibility around different learning styles, paces and goals. Teachers and students value the chance to make personal connections and relationships a part of learning.

TMS classes also include electives based heavily around the necessary work of the farm, or around outdoor skills and experiences.  Some students use class blocks for mentorships with faculty who specialize in farm work, cooking, or repair work. 

The curriculum also emphasizes social justice applications.  Peace Studies is a required course.  Self-exploration and healthy life skills are also a focus; all students must take Health and Sexuality.  All students are encouraged to learn to speak Spanish.