Transitional Kindergarten

Transitional kindergarten is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2. 

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

OUSD offers Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at the following 9  elementary school sites. Contact individual school sites for schedule.

New: The Educational Support Services offices are 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.

2021-2022 Transitional Kinder Application-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 towards the end of July.  Instructions will be provided to you with your approved placement letter. 

Your child must turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2021 and Dec. 2, 2021 to be eligible. For questions, contact Donna Omori at donna.omori@oside.us at the Educational Support Services, Student Services.