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Enrollment Process

3 Easy Steps to Elementary Enrollment!

1) Find a School

  1. Find a school that works for you with our SchoolFinder tool! Search by programs and services that fit your needs.
  2. During the application process, you will have a chance to select up to three schools and rank them in your preferred order. (We recommend selecting at least one backup school.)
  3. Take a tour or attend an information night.

2) Apply

  1. Click here to apply now via SchoolMint.
  2. Make sure you select the 2024-25 school year
  3. During the registration process, you will need the following documents in order to complete your student's registration:

3) Accept & Complete

  1. Wait to receive an offer from your school.
  2. Accept the offer so that your school knows you will attend!
  3. Work with your school site to finish any registration requirements.
  4. Once all documentation is submitted, you're all set for the upcoming school year!

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

2024-25 School Year (next school year)

  • TK enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open to students who turn five between September 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025.
  • The priority registration and enrollment window is open January 10, 2024 - February 16, 2024. Registration takes place online via SchoolMint.

All seven of our PCS elementary schools offer Transitional Kindergarten.

You may contact school sites directly for more information about enrollment, or to schedule a tour of a Transitional Kindergarten classroom.

More Information

  • Our Transitional Kindergarten
    • Is part of the public school system and is free for families
    • Uses a unique, specialized curriculum that is based on the kindergarten standards and is designed to support young 5-year-olds
    • Is taught by credentialed teachers with training to teach young kindergartners
    • Helps children develop socially and academically
  • What Happens in a Transitional Kindergarten Classroom?

    In Transitional Kindergarten teachers help children develop social skills through activities that build confidence and communication.  They also expose children to reading and math in an exciting, interactive way by using educational games to teach children about words and sentences and help them understand mathematical concepts like counting and patterns.

    • Classroom facility and teacher: Transitional Kindergartners have their own classroom with their own teacher. Instructional assistants also support our TK classrooms.
    • Length of school day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday are full days of learning; Wednesdays are shorter days. Please refer to your specific school's bell schedule for more information.   
    • Aftercare: All school sites offer aftercare for a fee.
    • Shared activities: TK students participate in a variety of developmentally appropriate activities such as music and art throughout the year.
    • Curriculum and learning: TK provides the opportunity to develop literacy and numeracy skills as well as build a classroom community in the supportive environment of an elementary school. 
    • Learning environment: TK students learn in a warm and welcoming classroom environment with a variety of small and large group instruction while cultivating independent exploration.
  • Why is Transitional Kindergarten Good for Kids?

    Transitional Kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn in an enriching and academically challenging environment that nurtures their growth.  Research shows that children who attend kindergarten readiness programs like Transitional Kindergarten are more likely to do well in school and attend college.

    Parents all over California recognize the benefits of Transitional Kindergarten and many parents have already been enrolling their children in similar programs, public and private, for years. Transitional Kindergarten supports students with a strong educational foundation with a curriculum that is designed just for them.