Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Information
Age Eligibility Requirements
Transitional Kindergarten Eligibility: Must turn 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year
Kindergarten Eligibility: Must turn 5 on or before September 1 of the current school year
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2026-2027 School Year
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Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Schedule
8:10 to 1:50 every day except Wednesday when students are released at 11:40 am.Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Family Handbook
Explore our TK Family Handbook to learn about the program, what to expect during your child’s TK year, and how we support our youngest learners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of Transitional Kindergarten?
Transitional Kindergarten offers an additional year of school to our younger students. It provides opportunities to learn in an academically challenging and enriching environment. Children who attend Transitional Kindergarten are more likely to acquire the academic skills, confidence, and maturity they need to succeed in school.
What are the eligibility requirements for Transitional Kindergarten?
- 2024-25: Children turning 5 between Sept. 2, 2024 – June 2, 2025
- 2025-26: Children turning 4 by Sept. 1, 2025
Kindergarten Eligibility: Must turn 5 on or before September 1 of the current school year.
Transitional Kindergarten: 2026-2027 and all future years student must turn 4 on or before September 1 of the current school year.
How is Transitional Kindergarten different from preschool?
The standards, curriculum, and teacher credentialing requirements in Transitional Kindergarten are different than those in preschool. Transitional Kindergarten will be part of the TK-12 public education system and it will be based on the kindergarten standards. It will build on the skills children may have learned in preschool to ensure they will be able to begin kindergarten with confidence.
How is Transitional Kindergarten different from traditional kindergarten?
Although the curriculum in transitional kindergarten is based on the kindergarten standards, it is modified to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of younger children. The transitional kindergarten environment will include more opportunities for social-emotional, language development, and communication through dramatic play, small group instruction, and intentional teaching through hands-on activities.
Does Transitional Kindergarten provide support for children who do not speak English?
YES! English learners in transitional kindergarten will have the same level of services as those in kindergarten.
What kinds of qualifications do Transitional Kindergarten teachers have?
Transitional Kindergarten teachers have a full California multiple subject teaching credential.
What if my child needs Special Education services?
Transitional Kindergarteners receive the same Special Education services as are currently offered to children in kindergarten.
What grade will children go into after Transitional Kindergarten?
Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. Children will go on to kindergarten after completing transitional kindergarten.
Are the attendance requirements in Transitional Kindergarten the same as in grades K - 5?
Yes, regular attendance is required at all grade levels.
Are students in Transitional Kindergarten required to meet Kindergarten immunization requirements?
Yes. All children are required to provide proof of immunizations before admission to Transitional Kindergarten.