Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

Overview – What is TK?

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is part of the K-12 public school system and is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program. TK serves four-year-old students and is designed using age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for younger children. Children who complete TK move on to a kindergarten the following year, allowing a child to have two years of kindergarten experience before entering 1st grade. Newly passed legislation transforms TK into a universal program, with a roll out to all four-year-olds in the state by 2025, regardless of income.

Enrollment for the 2022-2023 School Year

In 2022-2023 a child is eligible for TK if they have their 5th birthday between September 2 and February 2 (inclusive).

Enrollment begins March 1, 2022. You may begin the online enrollment process on March 1st or you may also enroll at the identified TK site. 

If you wish to enroll at a school other than your identified TK site of residence, you must complete a transfer form with Student Services. For more information regarding transfers, call LMSV Schools Student Services at (619) 668-5700. For more information regarding transfers, call LMSV Schools Student Supports at (619) 668-5700. Transfer forms are available under the Related Resources section on our transfer page.

Where is TK for the 2022-2023 school year?

our home address determines your identified TK site. TK will be hosted at the following sites:

  • Kempton (home to TK for Kempton, Bancroft and La Presa families)
  • Highlands (home to TK for Highlands, Sweetwater Springs families)
  • Casa de Oro (home to TK for Casa de Oro, Loma families)
  • Murdock (home to TK for Murdock families)
  • Lemon Avenue (home to TK for Lemon Avenue families)
  • La Mesa Dale (home to TK for La Mesa Dale families)
  • Maryland Avenue (home to TK for Maryland Avenue)
  • Murray Manor (home to TK for Murray Manor families)
  • Northmont (home to TK for Northmont)
  • Rancho (home to TK for Rancho, Avondale and Bancroft* families)
  • Rolando (home for TK for Rolando families)
  • Fletcher Hills (home for TK for Fletcher Hills families)

*Bancroft resident students are in an optional attendance area and may enroll at either Rancho or Kempton without completing a transfer form.

If you wish to attend a school other than your identified TK site, please complete a intra-district transfer request form.

Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will be offered at all of our elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

In 2023-2024 a child is eligible for TK if they have their 5th birthday between September 2 and April 2 (inclusive).

Enroll Online for School of Residence – starting February 1, 2023. Enroll Here

If you wish to attend a school other than your identified TK school, you may complete an intra-district transfer request form in addition to enrolling for your School of Residence. Enroll Here

Enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

In 2024-2025 a child is eligible for TK if they have their 5th birthday between September 2 and June 2 (inclusive).

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year

In 2025-2026 a child is eligible for TK if they have their 4th birthday by September 1.

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    • Arts and Music Education
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