Kindergarten & Transitional Kindergarten
- Campus Park Elementary...........1845 H Street.............(209) 394-5460
- Selma Herndon Elementary........714 Prusso Street......(209) 394-5480
- Yamato Colony Elementary.........800 N. Main Street.....(209) 394-5470
- In 2022–23, students are eligible if they turn 5 between September 2, 2022 - Feb. 2, 2023
- In 2023–24, students are eligible if they turn 5 between September 2, 2023 - April 2, 2024
- In 2024–25, students are eligible if they turn 5 between September 2, 2024 - June 2, 2025
- In 2025–26, TK will be available to all children who will have their 4th birthday by September 1 of the school year.
- Child must be 5 years old by September 1.
- Immunization Record - Child must be up to date with his/her immunizations to complete enrollment.
- Birth Certificate, Hospital Certificate, Passport or Baptism Certificate
- Proof of Residence (i.e., utility bill, property tax receipt, paystub)
- Mandatory Dental Exam Report completed by the first day of school but not required for the appointment
- Doctor's Physical Exam Report is recommended but not mandatory until first grade.
WHAT IS TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN?
The Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010 amends the state education code relating to kindergarten to create transitional kindergarten, the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience for students who are born between the timespans listed above for each school year. Eligible students are those who will turn 5 years old on or between the dates listed above for each school year.
Transitional kindergarten is a part of the kindergarten experience. It will give the youngest students an additional year of preparation so that they enter kindergarten more prepared to learn and succeed. Transitional kindergarten classes will offer children developmentally appropriate curriculum that is aligned with kindergarten standards, and will be taught by credentialed teachers.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN?
Research shows beginning kindergarten at an older age improves children’s social and academic development and provides a significant boost to their test scores, especially for children from low-income families. Children are also more likely to attend college and earn higher wages, according to a Public Policy Institute of California review of 14 recent studies. Transitional kindergarten also helps children build literacy and math skills and provides a foundation for social and emotional development.
Transitional kindergarten benefits our children, families and communities.
- Children will be better prepared to succeed in kindergarten and beyond;
- Parents will have an additional option to help their children enter kindergarten with the maturity and skills needed to excel; and
- Schools will be able to do more with what they have because TK will help ensure children enter kindergarten more prepared to learn and succeed.