Transitional Kindergarten

 

What is Transitional Kindergarten (TK)? 

Transitional kindergarten (TK) bridges the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten years. It is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that has been implemented in California for children who are not old enough yet for kindergarten, but want to build their social, developmental and academic skills.

TK classrooms are taught by a multiple-subject credentialed teacher and the TK curriculum is based on the California Preschool Learning Foundations and the Kindergarten Common Core Standards. TK is offered at select AESD elementary schools. 

Is Transitional Kindergarten mandatory?

No, even if a child is TK eligible, parents have a choice of whether they want to enroll their child in TK or preschool. 

Who is eligible for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?

To be eligible to enroll for the upcoming school year, children must turn 4 years old by September 1st of that school year. 

For example, a student must turn 4 years old by September 1, 2025 to be eligible for the 2025-2026 school year.