TK/Kindergarten
Brentwood Union School District Announces Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024
KINDERGARTEN – Eligible child must be five years old on or before September 1, 2023*
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN – Eligible child must be 5 years old between September 2 , 2023 and April 2, 2024
The Kindergarten Readiness Act (SB 1381)
Please contact your resident school site to schedule an appointment.
Registration for TK and Kindergarten begins February 1, 2023
Pre-Enrollment Link for TK/Kindergarten 2023-2024
Please be advised that because we are a growing community, enrollment is on a first come first serve basis. While we can assure placement with our school district, we can not guarantee placement at your boundary school.
*If your child turns 6 on or before September 1, 2023 they will be placed in 1st grade. (California EDC 48010)
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WHAT IS TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum which is age and developmentally appropriate. The TK program is designed as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
The TK program was implemented when California changed the age requirement to start Kindergarten in 2010 under the Kindergarten Readiness Act. Under this new law, children must now turn 5 on or before September 1st, where previously children could enroll if they turned 5 on or before December 2nd. Even though this new requirement may seem small, California created the TK program to give children affected by this change to have the opportunity to continue to build their skills and abilities. Research shows that children who attend kindergarten readiness programs such as preschool, TK or similar programs offered by public or private organizations are more likely to do well in school and attend college.
To qualify for the BUSD TK program in the 2023/2024 school year your child must turn 5 years old between September 2nd 2023 and April 2nd 2024.
If your child does not meet the age requirements for TK or Kindergarten, please click here to see what grade your child will be placed when enrolled.
Click here for our Transitional Kinder Brochure
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NEW IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
Students Enrolled in TK/K-8 Need: |
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (TaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses
(4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.)
For 7th-12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday. - Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses
(3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday) - Hepatitis B — 3 doses
(not required for 7th grade entry) - Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
(Both given on or after 1st birthday) - Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses
These immunization requirements also apply to students entering transitional kindergarten.
California schools are required to check immunization records for all new student admissions at TK/Kindergarten through 12th grade and all students advancing to 7th grade before entry. Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.
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What is Kindergarten
Kindergarten is a one year program that is based on the Common Core State Standards curriculum which is age and developmentally appropriate. Students will attend school daily for four hours. You may ask, why is Kindergarten important, its only four hours a day? Research shows that student who attend programs before Kindergarten and First grade are more likely to do well in school and go on to college. Here are some of the Common Core State Standards your child will learn in Kindergarten.
- Speaking & Listening
- Reading & Writing Skills
- Mathematics, Social Studies and Science
- Social Emotional Learning
Your student either will attend and early bird or late bird schedule. Please refer to your boundary schools bell schedules to see times for the early bird and late bird classes. If you need to find your boundary schools website, please click here.
To qualify for the BUSD Kindergarten program your child must turn 5 years old between on or before September 1st. If your child will be turning 6 on or before September 1st, they will be placed in First Grade according to CA ED CODE 48010 regardless if they have or haven’t attended Kindergarten.
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Kirsten Jobb
Director of Student Services
925-513-6300
Maria Ambriz
Student Services Secretary
925-513-6316
