12/10/2018 -
Do you have a four-, five-, or six-year-old? It might be time to register him or her for school! The registration window for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten is right around the corner (end of January/beginning of February for most schools, but some start even earlier). Read on to learn more about how to find your school, register your child, and prepare them for success in the classroom.
What is the Window for Kindergarten and TK Registration?
The window for Kindergarten and TK can begin as early as December but is typically in late January through early February. Check with your school district to learn when they have registration.
Not sure of your school district?
The County of Sonoma has a service that allows you to look up your district by street address. You may also contact the Sonoma County Office of Education, (707) 524-2600, for help.
District Contact Information: Contact information for each Sonoma County school district is listed in the SCOE directory.
What is the Best Educational Option for My Child?
Options for four-year-olds
Parents of four-year-olds face a unique range of educational options for their child in California. Attending a high-quality early education program prepares children to learn and succeed by developing pre-reading, math and social skills helping them to be ready for kindergarten and beyond. Click here to download a bilingual flier about finding the best educational program for your four-year-old.
Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is an option, but not mandatory, for children who have their fifth birthday between Sept. 2 and Dec. 2. All districts are required to offer a TK option, though not every school in the district is required to have its own TK class. To learn more about what your child's school district offers, please contact the district directly. You can look up appropriate contact information in the SCOE directory. If you are not sure what district your child is in, you can use this district lookup to find out.
Kindergarten
Children are age-eligible for Kindergarten if they will be five years of age on or before September 1. This means that their district of residence must admit them at that age. However, school is not mandatory for a child until he or she turns six. More information on Kindergarten is available on this California Department of Education webpage.
How Can I Prepare My Child for Success at School?
Getting Ready for Kindergarten (a guide)
As your child’s first and most important teacher, your support for her upcoming
school experience is critical. Research shows that children grow and learn at different
rates and that they learn best with active, hands-on involvement.
This guide provides a general guideline of school-readiness skills based on
the Preschool Learning Foundations.
Raising Readers
Give your child a head start by building a love of reading at home. This helpful guide will get you started.
Immunization Requirements for TK and Kindergarten Students
Learn about the immunization requirements for TK and Kindegarten children.
