Transitional Kindergarten
What is Transitional Kindergarten and what are its benefits?
Although children aren't required by law to attend TK and kindergarten (children 6 and up, however, are required to enroll in school), these programs give your child the experience of being in a school environment and develop the foundational learning-to-learn skills needed for kindergarten (e.g. developing social emotional skills, communication skills, self-help skills) through play-based and developmentally appropriate activities. TK introduces students to kindergarten standards through hands-on learning and instruction. Research has found that transitional kindergarten students have higher literacy skills, such as identifying letters and sounds, and more advanced math skills, such as counting objects and completing word problems, than those who did not go to transitional kindergarten.
Who is eligible for TK?
For the 2024-2025 school year, students who turn 5 between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025 are eligible.
For the 2025-2026 school year, students who turn 4 between September 2, 2025 are eligible.
Are there Toilet Training Requirements?
Here is the LINK to the Toilet Training FAQ page!
How do I enroll my student in TK?
All eligible TK students can be registered at their home elementary school for the 2024-2025 school year. Please refer to lvusd.org/enrollment or your school’s website for more information.
What if I want my student to attend TK at a school other than my assigned neighborhood school?
Many LVUSD schools are at full capacity. Applying for a School of Choice permit is not a guarantee of transfer to the requested school, but we will make every effort to accommodate the request. LVUSD is no longer accepting permit applications for the 2024-2025 school year.