Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
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Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience provided at all elementary and K-8 schools in our district. These students attend school daily from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Each class is taught by a credentialed teacher with the support of an instructional aide.
creates the gradual expansion of eligible TK students over the course of five years:
- In 2022–23, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 years old between September 2 and February 2.
- In 2023–24, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and April 2.
- In 2024–25, children are eligible for TK if they turn 5 between September 2 and June 2.
- In 2025–26, children who will have their fourth birthday by September 1 of the school year will be eligible for TK.
Research shows that transitional kindergarten builds positive relationships and impacts a child’s development and positive sense of self. Social-emotional development, science, literacy, math foundations, and fine and gross motor skills are provided in a nurturing environment where your children learn through individual, large, and small group instruction that is both hands-on and play-based.
We provide a program with components that lead to positive peer relationships, communication and problem-solving skills. Our primary goal is to foster a love of learning that persists throughout your child’s school experience.
For more information about our TK program registration, please contact our Student Services Department at (925) 606-3206.
For more information about our TK program curriculum, please contact our Curriculum and Special Projects Department at (925) 606-3238.