Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning five-years old between September 2 through April 2. It is the first year of a two year kindergarten program, providing young learners a head start and the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that is tailored to meet their academic and social needs.

The TK curriculum is a blend of California Common Core Kindergarten standards and the CA Preschool Foundations for five-year olds. The TK program gives students an additional opportunity to continue to build their skills and abilities. Their time in TK will help them to succeed in Kindergarten, become leaders in the classroom, and confidently navigate the school day routine.

The TK class provides more opportunities for social-emotional and language development, including mathematics functions through interactive, hands-on activities, which helps students develop and build upon existing skills to be successful in kindergarten, and stimulating classroom centers, which focus on science, mathematics, writing, arts and crafts, community role play, etc.

TK is part of the public school system and is free to participating students. Registration in the program is optional. Students attend the one-year program and the following year begin kindergarten. All TK teachers are fully credentialed educators who also hold 24 units of early childhood education. They teach the district-adopted curriculum.

I would like to enroll my child in Transitional Kindergarten. What options does RCSD offer for TK?

In 2023-24, RCSD will offer Transitional Kindergarten for students who turn 5 between September 2 and April 2 at all of its neighborhood schools and the district's language immersion programs. Should a TK class be full, the applicant will be placed on a waitlist until a seat becomes available.

Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion School - Language Immersion in Spanish
Clifford School
Garfield Community School
Henry Ford School
Hoover Community School
Mandarin Immersion - Language Immersion in Mandarin
Orion Alternative Elementary School
Taft Community School

How do I register my child for TK?

Registration for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the same as for Kindergarten.

If you are ready to register your child, you can so either online or you can visit the District Office, which is located at 750 Bradford St. in Redwood City.

Please remember that all students must have the following information to register:

* Student’s birth certificate

* Student’s immunization record

* Parent or guardian picture ID

* Proof of address (two different documents are needed)

Your application will be completed once all documents have been uploaded and received by RCSD. Once all documents have been turned in, RCSD will then process registration for placement. If students are currently attending PreK at Adelante Spanish Immersion School or PreK at Mandarin Immersion, the family needs to make sure that they specify that in the registration form if they want to continue with TK on the same campus.

How will RCSD assign my child's site for TK?

Families may state a site preference during the registration process. Students will be assigned based on space available at their preferred site and in order of registration.

If students are currently attending PreK at Adelante Spanish Immersion School or PreK at Mandarin Immersion and they would like to continue with TK at their current site for the language immersion program, the the family needs to make sure that they specify that in the registration form if they want to continue with TK on the same campus.

Will there be a charge to attend the TK class?

Is TK mandatory for students who turn 5 after September 1?

What happens if more children register for TK than expected?

If my child is already enrolled in TK do they need to register to attend Kindergarten in RCSD?

My child is currently attending a TK class at one of the schools offering TK, do they need to continue attending that school for Kindergarten and beyond?

No. Students will attend Kindergarten at their assigned neighborhood school or school of choice during the following school year unless if they prefer to stay at their current TK site.

Families who decide to stay at their current TK site, regardless of their assigned neighborhood school, need to specify that in their registration form when they register for kindergarten.

What are the hours for TK?

For More Information Contact:

Redwood City School District Registration Office at 650-482-2027

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