Transitional Kindergarten
about the program
This program offers young learners a head start and provides them with a golden opportunity to learn and grow in an environment tailored to meet their academic and social needs.
- TK is the first year of a two-yr kindergarten program
- is free as part of the public school system
- is designed to support "young" five-year-olds
- is taught by credentialed teachers with extra training
- uses a unique, specialized curriculum based on kindergarten standards
TK school sites
OUSD offers Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at the following 10 elementary school sites. Contact individual school sites for schedule.
Nichols 760-901-7400
Palmquist 760-901-8500
Reynolds 760-901-7200
Santa Margarita 760-901-7900
Stuart Mesa 760-901-7700
REGISTRATION
New: The Educational Support Services offices is temporarily closed. Transitional Kindergarten (TK) applications will be accepted by email. Download the form (below), fill it out and email it to donna.omori@oside.us.
Las oficinas de Servicios de Apoyo Educativo están cerradas temporalmente. Se acepatarán las solicitudes por correo electrónico. Descargue el formulario (abajo), llene la información y mándelo por correo a donna.omori@oside.us.
TK Enrollment Form English
Solicitud para inscripción en TK Español
On the application, you will list the top three schools you are interested in having your child attend.
Notifications of placement will be mailed out mid-May. Instructions will be provided to you with your approved placement letter.
Your child must turn 5 years old between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2, 2020 to be eligible. For questions, contact Educational Support Services, Student Services at 760-966-7849.
"Kindergarten concepts with preschool fun - a wonderful opportunity for the kids with fall birthdays to be positioned for kindergarten success." Parent of a TK student
