Grade Level Placement Criteria 2026-27

Grade-Level Placement Birthday Criteria

2026–2027 School Year

The following information outlines the birthday criteria for grade-level placement in the Fountain Valley School District for the 2026–27 school year. These guidelines help ensure that all students are placed in the grade level that meets the California Education Code (CEC) requirements.

Age Requirements

The Fountain Valley School District follows the California Education Code (Sections 48000 and 48010) for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten enrollment. Proof of age is required for all students enrolling in the district.

The district does not allow early admission for children who do not meet the state-defined age requirements for TK or Kindergarten, as described in Board Policy 6170.1 and Administrative Regulation 5111.

Eligibility cutoffs (September 1, 2026)

Kindergarten: Child must turn 5 on or before September 1, 2026.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Child must turn 4 on or before September 1, 2026.

Birthday Requirements for the 2026–2027 School Year

Range of Birthdates	Grade Level
Born after 5/02/24	Not Eligible for Enrollment
12/02/23 - 5/01/24	2.9+ (They start after their 3rd birthday)
9/02/22 - 12/01/23	Pre-K (3-year-olds), start August 2026
9/02/21 - 9/01/22	Transitional Kindergarten
9/02/20 - 9/01/21	Kindergarten
9/02/18 - 9/01/20	1st Grade
9/02/18 - 9/01/19	2nd Grade
9/02/17 - 9/01/18	3rd Grade
9/02/16 - 9/01/17	4th Grade
9/02/15 - 9/01/16	5th Grade
9/02/14 - 9/01/15	6th Grade
9/02/13 - 9/01/14	7th Grade
9/02/12 - 9/01/13	8th Grade

Enrollment Age Requirements – FAQ

My child will turn five on September 2. Can they go to Kindergarten?

My child’s birthday is close to the cutoff. Can I choose TK instead of Kindergarten (or vice versa)?

We just moved from another country. My child is old enough for 3rd Grade, but did not finish 2nd Grade at their last school. Can they be in 2nd Grade?

What documents do I need to determine the school or grade my child is eligible to attend?

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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]

Grade Level Placements 2026-27