What is Transitional Kindergarten and What Does it Look Like in Our District? 

About TK 

• TK is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate.

• TK programs are not preschool classrooms or child development programs. They are part of the K-12 public school system and are the first year of a two-year kindergarten program, which uses a modified kindergarten curriculum. TK programs are required to be taught by a teacher who meets credentialing requirements.

TK Eligibility

Important TK information for the 25-26 school year:

• A child who has his/her 4th birthday on or before September 1 of the school year shall be admitted to a transitional kindergarten program maintained by the school district.

TK Enrollment

• TK enrollments for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on March 10, 2025. Enrollments can be done online or in person. If you choose the in person option you will need to schedule an appointment. 

Benefits of TK

• TK students are given the gift of time by getting a year to build a strong foundation for Kindergarten and beyond. 

• They participate in social and emotional learning opportunities around developmentally appropriate curriculum that includes Literacy, Math, and Language Skills.

• They become more confident and are able to display self-regulation and learn how to build relationships with their peers. 

Schools offering TK

• • Avalon Elementary

  • Columbia Elementary

  • El Potrero Elementary

  • Lasselle Elementary

  • Manuel L. Real Elementary

  • Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary

  • May Ranch Elementary

  • Mead Valley Elementary

  • Rainbow Ridge Elementary

  • Val Verde Elementary

TK Registration Information

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