New Student Enrollment: Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program
Transitional Kindergarten is for those families who are exploring options prior to Kindergarten. Transitional Kindergarten provides a state-funded, two-year Kindergarten experience for children.
The Auburn Union School District Transitional Kindergarten program will provide a supportive environment for your child and will focus on social and emotional development, physical and motor development, as well as academic skills needed to prepare your child for Kindergarten.
Enrollment Information for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Enrollment Information for Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
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Why choose Auburn Union School District?
Why choose Auburn Union School District?
We have many outstanding programs and community partnerships that address the whole child. We focus on STEAM education (which includes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), athletics, clubs, community partnerships, national association affiliation, field trips, parent involvement and more! Click here to check out some of our accomplishments and videos from this year!
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
What is Transitional Kindergarten?
Transitional Kindergarten is the first year of a two-year, state-funded Kindergarten experience for students. Research suggests that children greatly benefit from programs that address school readiness and Transitional Kindergarten will provide this opportunity for our students.
How old does my child need to be?
How old does my child need to be?
2023-24 School Year Age Eligibility and Enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK):
- Your student is eligible for TK for the 2023-24 school year if their 5th birthday falls between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.
What school does my child attend?
What school does my child attend?
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) will be offered at our two elementary schools for all families for the 2023-2024 school year:
- Skyridge Elementary School
- Auburn Elementary School
How does enrollment work?
How does enrollment work?
- Begin the enrollment process by creating a username and password in Aeries.
- Once in Aeries, respond to the prompts.
- Once this process is complete, you will be notified by the school office staff regarding the status of your child’s placement in the program.
What forms are required to enroll?
What forms are required to enroll?
Required Forms to be presented to your school of enrollment for verification:
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- Immunization records: Students whose immunizations are not up-to-date will not be allowed to attend school.
- Proof of Age document: (1st time California enrollment only) Please provide one of the following for verification; certified birth certificate, baptism certificate, passport, adoption record, official hospital record of birth showing doctor's signature. If none of the above is obtainable, an affidavit of the parent, guardian or custodian of the student can be provided.
- One proof of residency document: A rental property contract, lease, or payment stub; mortgage statement; a utility service contract, statement or payment receipt (i.e. gas, electric, or water bill); property tax payment receipt; pay stub; voter registration; correspondence from a government agency; or affidavit of residency executed by the parent or legal guardian of the student. (Not required for Alta Vista Community Charter School).
- TK/K Transportation & Food Allergy Notice is also required and can be printed from the “Required Documents Page” during the online enrollment process.
Inter-District Transfer Requests
Inter-District Transfer Requests
If you are enrolling your child as an INTER-DISTRICT TRANSFER STUDENT (i.e. from Ackerman, Colfax, or Placer Hills school districts, or another out-of-district area), you will first need to go to your district of residence and complete an Inter-district Transfer Request form. Families must apply every year to request Inter-district enrollment approval. New inter-district transfer requests may not be approved until school begins, pending space availability. After submitting this form, please return to this enrollment page and follow instructions to enroll your student. View the form here
Please note that existing AUSD students do not need to re-enroll for the new school year.
Questions?
Questions?
For questions, please contact the school for which you are enrolling during office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Auburn Elementary School: (530) 887-1958
Skyridge Elementary School: (530) 885-7019
E.V. Cain Middle School: (530) 823-6106