- Bellflower Unified School District
- Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment
- Transitional Kindergarten FAQs
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What is Transitional Kindergarten?
Posted by:Our district offers a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program for children who will reach the age of five between September 2nd, 2022 through February 2nd, 2023. The TK program is considered the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that focuses on preparing students for kindergarten. The program is a full-day program, with no cost to parents.
Our Transitional Kindergarten Program will provide the youngest kindergarteners with a readiness year that is developmentally appropriate and will better prepare them for success once they enter traditional kindergarten.
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Is my child eligible to attend TK?
Posted by:A child is eligible to attend TK for the 2022 – 2023 school year if they will have their 5th birthday between September 2, 2022 and February 2, 2023.
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Is TK mandatory?
Posted by:No. TK nor kindergarten is a mandatory grade. However, children who attend TK and Kindergarten are more likely to thrive in school academically and socio-emotionally as they enter 1st grade.
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Does it cost anything to enroll my child in TK?
Posted by:No. There is no cost for students to attend TK.
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Will TK be offered at all elementary schools?
Posted by:Locations will depend on enrollment numbers and can vary from year to year.
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Will the district provide transportation if TK is not offered at my home school?
Posted by:No. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian or caregiver.
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After attending the TK program what grade will my student attend the following year?
Posted by:The TK program is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. After completing a year of the TK program, a student would then attend a traditional kindergarten program at their home school.