Transitional Kindergarten Information
FACT SHEET
Kínder de transición (TK) Hoja de datos básicos
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What:
Starting in August 2012, Davis Joint Unified School District will offer Transitional Kindergarten to all eligible children.
• TK will offer an age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for our youngest students in the district and build a strong foundation for school success.
• It offers a two-year program to students who meet the age eligibility criteria.
• Gives children “the gift of time” in an elementary school setting for an additional year of education.
Who:
Any student born on or between September 2, 2007 and December 1, 2007 is eligible for TK.
• Children born on or between November 2, 2007 and December 1, 2007 are eligible to attend TK, but are not eligible for Kindergarten Enrollment.
• In 2012-2013 students born between September 2 and November 1 will have the option of attending either TK or Kindergarten.
• Children entering DJUSD may be assessed so teachers know the students skills upon entry into TK. Please bring your child to registration.
Why:
The Kindergarten Readiness Act of 2010 (SB 1381) requires all school districts in California to offer TK beginning in the 2012-2013 school year. This law moves the kindergarten eligibility date from December 2 to September 1 over the next three years.
When:
TK classes will be 3 hours and 20 minutes a day during either a morning or afternoon session similar to Kindergarten. It will follow the DJUSD school calendar. Families may register their children for TK during Kindergarten Registration starting March 29, 2012.
Where:
TK will be offered at Fred T. Korematsu, Marguerite Montgomery and Patwin Elementary Schools during the 2012-2013 school year.
• Generally, children in the Birch Lane and Korematsu attendance areas will attend Korematsu, children in the Montgomery and Pioneer attendance areas will attend Montgomery, and children in the North Davis, Patwin, and Willett attendance areas will attend Patwin.
| Attendance Area | Transitional Kindergarten School of Attendance |
| Birch Lane, Korematsu | Korematsu |
| Montgomery, Pioneer | Montgomery |
| Patwin, Willett, North Davis | Patwin |
• Families should register their child for Transitional Kindergarten at the appropriate site according to these guidelines. Families may apply for an Intra District Transfer to attend another site in DJUSD. Students are expected to attend their neighborhood school for their Kindergarten year.
For more information, call the Instructional Services Department at 530-757-5300 ext. 144 or contact your local school site.
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