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Transitional Kindergarten

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION FOR 2024-25

If your child turns 5 on or before September 1, the child is enrolled in kindergarten.


If your child turns 5 between September 2 and June 2nd, the child is enrolled in transitional kindergarten.

 
Welcome to Transitional Kindergarten at MES

We can't wait to see you in TK!

📅 Important Dates

  • Children turning 4 on or before September 1 ➡️ TK
  • Children turning 5 on or before September 1 ➡️ Kindergarten
  • 🗂️ Pick up registration packets at the MES front office
  • 🕐 Return completed packets between 1:00–3:00 PM daily
  • Early return helps us keep class sizes small!

 🍎 Meet Your TK Teachers

  • +26 years of combined experience
  • Degrees in Early Childhood Development & Education
  • Experienced in multiple grade levels, science, and enrichment
  • Experts in meeting the unique needs of every learner
FAQs

Children who are not yet 5 years old as of June 2nd may be placed on a waiting list for TK, and per district discretion may be enrolled as space is available.

 

The district's TK program shall admit children as follows:  (Education Code 48000):

  • For the 2023-24 school year, children whose fifth birthday is between September 2 and April 2
  • For the 2024-25 school year, children whose fifth birthday is between September 2 and June 2
  • For the 2025-26 school year, and in each school year thereafter, children who turn four by September 1