School Readiness
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Transitioning to school is a big milestone for both your child and you, and you want to help give your child the best start in this new adventure.
What is TK & Kindergarten?
Transitional kindergarten (TK) and kindergarten (K) may be your child’s first-ever experience in a school setting – or it may be a time of transition, moving up from preschool to elementary school. Regardless, it’s an exciting and special milestone. Find out more about the difference between TK and K and what to expect for your child.
Here you will find information and tips to help you understand when your child is ready to enter kindergarten, how to enroll your child in school, and how to prepare for that first day.
How to Find a School and Enroll Your ChildAlthough public schools are available to any child who lives within the residential boundaries of the school, it’s important to start the process of finding and enrolling your child for TK or kindergarten early. There are some key things parents and children need to know.
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