Transitional Kindergarten
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The Kindergarten Readiness Act
The Kindergarten Readiness Act, SB 1381 created the transitional kindergarten program, the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. Transitional kindergarten gives our state’s young learners the gift of time to help them develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to succeed in kindergarten.Transitional Kindergarten (TK) enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year begins on January 24, 2023. Currently, our TK students attend school daily on a full-day schedule at one of four district locations. Registration in the TK program is optional and transportation is not provided.TK Enrollment By Birthdate
- Students born between 9/2/2018 - 4/2/2019 are eligible for TK in 2023-2024
- Students born between 9/2/2019 - 9/1/2020 are eligible for TK in 2024-2025
Kindergarten Enrollment by Birthdate
- Students born between 9/2/2017 - 9/1/2018 are eligible for kindergarten in 2023-2024
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Benefits of Transitional Kindergarten
School isn’t just about developing a child’s intellectual abilities; there are emotional, social, and physical factors to consider. Allowing an extra year for our young five-year-olds provides an opportunity for students to grow in these areas before facing the rigor of the academic world:
- Improves social-emotional and cognitive development and focuses on self and social development and self-regulation skills.
- TK is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. TK students will be better prepared to succeed in traditional kindergarten and beyond.
- Tremendous opportunity to integrate early learning and elementary systems. Early childhood education reduces grade retention and special education placement.
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CSD Transitional Kindergarten Program Information
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) offers 4-year old students an opportunity to build skills they will need for kindergarten through hands-on, interactive learning. Our TK curriculum is designed to provide a social and academic foundation to prepare students for kindergarten. TK is a full-day program offered at our elementary schools, giving our youngest students the opportunity to get to know the school campus and school staff, practice routines and social skills, and learn to work collaboratively with other students through dramatic play and small group instruction. TK teachers are fully credentialed in accordance with California credentialing requirements.
- CSD Transitional Kindergarten Presentation.
CSD's TK Curriculum
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Do TK classes provide support for children who are learning English?
Yes. We offer the same supports for English Learners that we offer in our elementary schools.
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Do TK classes provide support for children with special needs?
Yes. We offer the same support for children with special needs in TK as we do in our elementary schools. Eligible students have their supports defined in the student’s individualized education program (IEP).
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Is Transitional Kindergarten available at all Cambrian District schools?
TK is offered at all of our elementary schools based on enrollment. We do our best to place all eligible students at their neighborhood school if a program is available at the school. If we are unable to place a student at their neighborhood school, we do our best to offer a close alternative to families. TK is not offered at our magnet school, Steindorf K-8 STEAM School.
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How do I register my child?
- For more information about registration, please visit the CSD Enrollment Website at https://www.cambriansd.org/domain/369
- Register your student at their home school and the child will be placed in one of the TK schools, based on availability. Please see below the current schools in Cambrian School District that offer a TK program:
- Bagby School
- Fammatre School
- Farnham School
- Sartorette School
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What grade will my child enter after Transitional Kindergarten?
Students who complete transitional kindergarten will enter kindergarten in the next school year.
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What options do I have for my child since they are not eligible for Kindergarten?
- Register at your home school for our TK program offered at sites throughout the district.
- Stay or enroll in a private or public preschool.
- Spend another year in the home environment.
- TK is a parent's choice. Some students might benefit from another year of preschool, while others might benefit from the Transitional Kindergarten program.
- For more information, please contact your neighborhood school principal.
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TK California Website Information
TKCalifornia is a resource you will find valuable, easy-to-use support and tips that will get your child off to a strong start!