- Murrieta Valley Unified School District
- Early Learning
- Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Options
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Age Eligibility:
2022-23 SY Eligibility DOB 9/2/17 - 2/2/18
2023-23 SY Eligibility 4 year olds with DOB 9/2/18 - 6/2/19
Program Schedule:
Half Day: AM/PM Sessions.
Full Day with extended day option listed below.
Fees:
Free for the traditional half-day, am/pm session.
We are offering a fee-based, free for qualifying families extended day option that provides age-appropriate enrichment activities through the end of the school day. Families must meet income eligibility guidelines to qualify for the free or low-cost fee.
Extended Day Options:
• Fee-based/free for qualifying families
• Enrichment activities through the end of the school day
• Separate from the SEED before/after school program
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is MVUSD's Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program?
TK is a grade level that bridges Preschool and Kindergarten. It is taught by a credentialed teacher with early childhood development expertise. TK is the first year of a two-year Kindergarten program focused on activities and lessons geared to developing the physical, social, and academic skills needed to become independent, self-confident learners.
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Who is eligible for MVUSD's TK program?
Children who turn age 4 by June 2, 2023, and were born between 9/2/18-6/2/19 are eligible for TK in the '23-'24 school year. The following school year, they will automatically transition to Kindergarten.
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What is the TK schedule?
Both Traditional TK and Kindergarten are three-hour programs and follow an am or pm schedule.
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What is the cost for TK?
TK and Kindergarten are free. There is no cost with enrolling in an am or pm class.
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What are the locations of the TK programs?
All MVUSD elementary school sites.
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What is the extended day option for TK?
We are offering a fee-based (free for qualifying families) extended day option that provides age appropriate enrichment activities through the end of the school day. Note: This is separate from SEED, our before and after school program.
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What documents do I need to enroll my student?
- Completed online pre-enrollment information and forms.
- Proof of residency
- Evidence of birth date: Birth certificate, Baptismal certificate, Passport, Adoption/Foster Care Record, Hospital Birth Record, Affidavit of Parent/Guardian
- Immunization verification
- Kindergarten Continuance form - This form must be completed for all TK enrollments.
- The Report of Health Examination for School Entry - For entry to kindergarten and first grade, this form must be signed and dated by the doctor performing the physical. The physical exam may have been completed up to a maximum of six months prior to entry into kindergarten or first grade, (if not previously enrolled in kindergarten).
- Proof of Dental Assessment - Students enrolling in kindergarten/TK (or first grade, if not previously enrolled in kindergarten), shall present proof of having received an oral health assessment by a licensed dentist or other licensed or registered dental health professional, that was performed no earlier than 12 months before the date of first enrollment.
Parent/guardians are required to submit either proof of a physical exam or waiver for kinder enrollment (see below for explanation).
Board Policy 5141.32: The parent/guardian of a student enrolling in kindergarten shall submit a certification form (physical exam form) signed by the student's health examiner certifying that the student has completed a comprehensive health screening within 18 months prior to entry into first grade or within 90 days thereafter. (Health and Safety Code 124040, 124085)
If your physician’s office charges a fee to complete ‘outside’ forms, proof of the exam can be submitted on the physician’s form.
In lieu of the certification, the parent/guardian may submit a waiver indicating that he/she does not want or is unable to obtain a health screening. If the waiver indicates that the parent/guardian was unable to obtain the services, the reasons should be included in the waiver. (Health and Safety Code 124085) Please email the school site administration for a waiver.
Low income families may contact the Child Health and Disability Prevention Program for more information on assistance with getting a health exam for their future kindergarten student.