Transitional Kindergarten: 2026-2027

All the required documents for registration that you will need to complete are provided below as a reference and are also included within the online registration.  If you need assistance completing the online forms, please contact your child’s school.  If you are having technical difficulty accessing the online registration system, please contact the Technology Department at helpdesk@wpusd.org. We are happy to help! 

If you would like more information about our Transitional Kindergarten program, please contact Reno Penders, Director of Educational Services at (916) 645-6350 or email rpenders@wpusd.org.

STEP 2 - REQUIRED FORMS:

Complete each form below. Please note, these documents are included within the online registration (Step 1). They are also listed below for your convenience. These forms are required and need to be submitted within the online registration or printed and turned in to your child's home school (for submission instructions, see Step 4).

1. Special Programs/Health Concerns Form English/Spanish - this form is required for all students, even if your child does not participate in any Special Education Programs
2. *If applicable for your student* Medical Special Accommodations Form - English | Spanish
3. *If applicable for your student* Medication Administration Form - English/Spanish

STEP 3 - REQUIRED PERSONAL DOCUMENTS:

Submitting the following documents is required as part registration process. You have the option to upload your documents through the online registration process (Step 1) or turn in copies to your child's school office. 

1. Proof of Age: Any of the following are acceptable - Original or certified copy of birth certificate; statement by the local registrar or county recorder certifying the date of birth; baptism certificate; passport, or when none of the foregoing is obtainable; an affidavit of the parent, guardian or custodian, or any other appropriate means of proving the child's age
    
2. Residency Verification Requirements: All parents or legal guardians must provide two (2) forms of residency verification in their name. These documents must be current (dated within the last 60 days unless otherwise noted).  

Please provide one (1) document from Category 1 and one (1) document from Category 2:

Category 1:

• Property tax payment receipts  
• Rental property contract, lease, or rent payment receipts  
• Utility service contract, statement, or payment receipt (Gas, Electric, Water, or Cable)  
• A letter from a lessor and a signed rental agreement stating that utilities are included  

Category 2:

• Pay stub  
• Voter registration  
• Correspondence from a government agency  
• Declaration under penalty of perjury of residency executed by the parent or guardian of the student (complete Form E5111.1 District Residency Affidavit Verification of Student Residency – copy to Superintendent’s Office - available by request)

3. Proof of Immunizations: Copy of Immunization Record. Your child will not be allowed to start school without proper immunization documentation.

Required Immunizations:

• DTP - 5 doses (4 doses are acceptable if the 4^th dose has been given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• Polio – 4 doses (3 doses are acceptable if the 3^rd dose has been given on or after the 4^th birthday)
• Hepatitis B – 3 doses
• MMR – 2 doses
• Varicella – 2 doses               

PLEASE REVIEW: Immunization Requirements from District Nurses - English | Spanish

STEP 4 - SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION:

Families have two options for submitting your Required Documents (Step 2) and your Personal Documents (Step 3):

1. FULLY ONLINE - You will need to download the Required Forms linked under Step 2, save them to your device, and upload them within the online registration platform. You will also upload your Personal Documents (Step 3) within the online registration platform (you can scan or take photos of your Personal Documents for upload).  If you upload all required documents to the on-line registration and submit, your registration process is complete.

2. PARTLY ONLINE/PARTLY IN PERSON - You will complete the online portion of the New Student Registration (Step 1). Then you will print the forms under Step 2, fill them out entirely and turn them in to your child's home school. You will also bring hard copies of your Personal Documents (Step 3) to your child's home school.  If you opt to NOT UPLOAD your personal documents to the on-line registration, you must bring those items into the school office to complete your registration process.

 

Q: How do I know if my child qualifies for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)?
A: All children who will have their fourth birthday by September 1 of the school year are eligible for TK. 

Q: What if my child turns 5 after the end of the school year? 
A: Your child is not eligible for TK and would start Kindergarten the following school year.
 

Q: What if my child is eligible for Kindergarten, but I prefer they start in TK?
A: If your child turns five on or before September 1, they are Kindergarten-eligible but may be considered for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) if space is available.

Families will need to:

• Provide information explaining why TK would be a better fit for their child than Kindergarten.
• Complete the Kindergarten registration process as part of the review.

For more information or to request consideration for TK, please contact Julie Hayes at the District Office at 916-645-6350.

Q: What is the difference between TK and Kindergarten?
A: TK is a yearlong pre-kindergarten program, which uses curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. The purpose of TK is to ensure children are prepared for Kindergarten, emphasizing early literacy, math, as well as social and emotional development.
 
Q: At which schools do you offer TK?
A: Sites offering TK will be determined based on total enrollment numbers. 
 
Q: What times are the AM and PM classes*:
A: AM: 8:00am - 11:20am (regular schedule and early release schedule)
    PM: 11:20am - 2:40pm (regular schedule)
    10:20am - 1:40pm (early release schedule) 

*Class times are subject to change

Q: What do I do if I want to sign my child up for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program?
A: Please indicate interest in the Dual Language Immersion Program when completing the online registration process.

To apply to the program:

• Log into your Parent Portal account on PowerSchool
• Clink the link to Forms on the lower left side of your screen
• Click on the General Forms tab
• Click on the Dual Language Program Application
• Check the box to sign up for the program
• Make sure you click submit

Q: When can I begin the registration process for the 2026-2027 school year?
A: Online registration opens January 13, 2026 at 10:00am. 
 
Q: Do I have to turn in my complete packet by a certain date?
A: Priority registration is due by February 27, 2026 at 3:30pm.* 
*PLEASE NOTE: We will still accept registration after this date.
 
Q: What if my registration is incomplete (i.e. missing documents, birth certificate, etc.)? Can I still turn it in to reserve a spot for my child?
A: No, incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Upcoming Parent Information Meetings

Dual Language Immersion (DLI)

• December 18, 2025 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session, 6-7 pm (VIRTUAL)
  • English Session - 5:30pm | Google Meet Link
  • Spanish Session - 6:30pm | Google Meet Link
• January 13, 2026 Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session, 8:30-9:30 am at Creekside Oaks Elementary
• January 28, 2026 Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session, 3-4 pm at Creekside Oaks Elementary

TK/Kindergarten Parent Information Meetings (Virtual)

• December 10, 2025 TK-K Parent Information Meeting (Virtual ONLY)
  • Spanish Session - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Google Meet Link
  • English Session - 5:30pm - 6:30pm Google Meet Link

Key Registration Dates

January 13, 2026 - Online Pre-Registration Opens at 10am
February 27, 2026 - Priority Registration Deadline (for all grades & programs, including DLI) by 3:30pm