Grade level placement Criteria 2023-24

GRADE-LEVEL PLACEMENT CRITERIA FOR THE

2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR

Minimum age requirement for Kindergarten

As a result of legislation passed in September 2010, there is a very clear education code related to the enrollment of children in Kindergarten programs.

A child shall be eligible for enrollment in kindergarten at the beginning of the school year or at a later time in the same year if the child has his/her fifth birthday on or before if they turn 5 years old by September 1, 2023. (Education Code 48000 and 48010)

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

In addition, any child who will have his/her fifth birthday from September 2 (2023) through April 2 (2024) of the applicable school year shall be offered a transitional kindergarten program in accordance with law and Board Policy. (Education Code 48000)

Proof of age shall be required of all enrolling students. Fountain Valley School District does not participate in early admission for underage children into transitional kindergarten and/or kindergarten. (FVSD Board Policy 6170.1 and Administrative Regulation 5111)

In order to enroll in school for the 2023-24 school year, you must provide proof that your child has a birthdate On or BEFORE December 2, 2018.

Grade Level Criteria for 2023-24 School Year
Range of Birthdates	Grade Level
9/2/2020 - 9/1/2021	Pre-K (3-year-olds)
4/2/2019 - 9/1/2020	Pre-K (4-year-olds)
9/2/2018 - 4/2/2019	Transitional Kindergarten
9/2/2017 - 9/01/2018	Kindergarten
9/2/2016 - 9/1/2017	1st Grade
9/2/2015 - 9/1/2016	2nd Grade
9/2/2014 - 9/1/2015	3rd Grade
9/2/2013 - 9/1/2014	4th Grade
9/2/2012 - 9/1/2013	5th Grade
9/2/2011 - 9/1/2012	6th Grade
9/2/2010 - 9/1/2011	7th Grade
9/2/2009 - 9/1/2010	8th Grade

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Question: Although my child will turn five on September 2nd, can my child go to Kindergarten?

Fountain Valley School District follows the State Education Code, and your child must turn five years old on or before September 1st to enroll in Kindergarten. Your child is eligible to attend Transitional Kindergarten since their 5th birthday is between September 2nd and February 2nd.

Question: We just moved from overseas, and my child is age-appropriate for 3rd Grade, but they did not finish 2nd Grade at their prior school. Can I enroll my child in 2nd Grade?

Most of the time, we place children in the age-appropriate grade level. You are welcome to talk to the principal at your child's school regarding any placement questions you may have related to grade level.

Question: We just moved from out-of-state/overseas, and my child is age-appropriate for 6th Grade, but they were in 7th Grade in our city/country. In which grade level will my child be placed?

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NOTIFICATION OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION USES

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The information provided to Fountain Valley School District (FVSD), during the enrollment process will be used to determine that the student resides within the FVSD attendance boundaries, the school within those attendance boundaries to which the student will be assigned, and to identify unique educational programming services to which the student may be entitled. Information collected will be used for no other purpose, such as restricting or denying enrollment or treating a student differently in determining whether he or she satisfies any admission or enrollment criteria.

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NOTIFICATION OF

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

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The online registration system is translated into Vietnamese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, and Armenian. In the event your family needs assistance completing the enrollment process for any reason, please contact the Educational Services Department of Fountain Valley School District via phone at (714) 843-3200 or via email at [email protected]