TK & Kindergarten
Welcome Parents to Fountain Valley School District. We are excited to invite Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten parents to join our community for the 2024-2025 school year!
Fountain Valley School District wants every child to be prepared for success in school and life, and our TK/Kindergarten programs are designed to serve as the launching pad for those successes. The District takes great pride in offering all children an engaging, rigorous, and enjoyable learning experience. The Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten teachers at FVSD are committed to supporting each student's academic success by implementing a rigorous, standards-aligned instructional program within technologically advanced classrooms. Additionally, a strong focus is on guiding children through their initial schooling years and supporting their social-emotional development.
FVSD offers two programs to help meet students' needs: a kindergarten program for students turning 5 before September 1 and a Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program for students with birthdays between September 2 and June 2 starting the 2024-2025 school year.
Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten for children turning 5 years old between September 2 and June 2 for the 2024-25 school year. It is the first of a two-year kindergarten program designed to build a solid foundation for success in school for "younger" five-year-olds. FVSD's Transitional Kindergarten program assists children in developing the academic, social, and emotional skills they will need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. FVSD's Transitional Kindergarten is also a full-day program.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten is available at all seven FVSD elementary school sites and provides children with a rigorous learning experience driven by California State Standards. This program offers a structured learning environment that allows for both whole-group and small-group instruction, with an emphasis on differentiating instruction to meet the needs of each learner. FVSD's kindergarten is a full-day program.
| Birthday Criteria | Grade Level |
| 9/2/19 - 6/2/20 | Transitional Kindergarten |
| 9/2/18 - 9/01/19 | Kindergarten |
FVSD's 2024-25 Kindergarten Recruitment Activities
Fountain Valley School District is committed to providing the community with as much information about the District's programs as possible. FVSD will release a Kindergarten/TK Informational Video to welcome families. Once available, a link to the video will be shared on the home page of the District website. In addition, each FVSD elementary campus will host Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Welcome Event on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 1:30-2:30 PM. Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year will open at noon on Friday, February 23, 2024.
To learn about FVSD's enrollment process, please use this link.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I know what my school of residence is?
Please use our school locator to determine which school you need to enroll your child.
How do I enroll my child?
Enrollment for TK is the same as for Kindergarten. Please visit your school of residence to enroll your child in the program.
I am unsure what grade my student is to be enrolled in. How do I know what grade level they are to be placed in?
Fountain Valley School District strictly follows the California Education Code (Education Code 48000 and 48010) on age eligibility for entry to TK and Kindergarten programs. The criteria used to determine grade level is the student's date of birth. Please use the grade-level placement chart to determine your child's correct placement.
Are TK students subject to the Kindergarten immunization requirements?
Yes. TK students must have documentation of required immunizations or a valid exemption prior to admission to TK. TK. Students must meet TK/Kindergarten immunization requirements for admission.
What is the TK school schedule?
TK school schedules are identical to our primary grades, Kindergarten - 2nd grade. Fountain Valley Schools have varying start/end times. Please refer to the bell schedule to determine school start/end times.