Transitional Kindergarten
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year in a two-year Kindergarten program. TK bridges the path between preschool and Kindergarten and gives students the gift of time that will help them build a strong foundation for future school success. It blends social and emotional experiences with academic learning, so that students not only learn essential pre-literacy, pre-math, and other cognitive skills, but also develop social and self-regulation skills needed to succeed in school and life.
Why Transitional Kindergarten Matters
TK offers significant advantages for children turning 4 years old before September 2nd:
- Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum: Focuses on social-emotional, pre-literacy, and pre-math skills through play-based learning.
- Class Sizes: We are committed to maintaining the small class sizes that are compliant with all TK program requirements.
- Social and Emotional Growth: Fosters cooperation, sharing, problem-solving, and self-regulation.
- Stronger Kindergarten Foundation: Provides familiarity with classroom expectations and basic academic concepts.
- Free Program: Publicly funded, ensuring no cost for eligible families in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Transitional Kindergarteners have their own classroom at their home school.
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Students attend school for 3 ½ hours per day.
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When space is available, after school care (also known as Campus Connection) is available to TK students at all sites.
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Breakfast is available to students before school begins. Lunch is optional immediately after dismissal when accompanied by a parent.
Build your child's confidence for school by practicing these skills:
Independence & Self-Care:
- Can state their name
- Self-care (toileting, hand-washing, nose-blowing)
- Dressing skills
- Putting things away
- Simple meal tasks (serving, opening containers)
Social & Emotional Skills:
- Coping with disappointment and waiting
- Asking for help from other adults
- Patience with less enjoyable tasks
- Taking turns
- Curiosity and wanting to learn
- Trying hard with difficult tasks
- Managing feelings
Early Learning Skills:
- Listening to and discussing stories
- Using art supplies (scissors, markers, glue)
- Counting
- Understanding directional words (up, down, etc.)
- Noticing letters and words
- Recognizing their name
---Your child must turn 4 before
September 2nd---
The following is required for TK enrollment:
Birth certificate
Up‑to‑date immunization records
Valid proof of residence
IEP (if applicable)
Completed enrollment packet
