Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)
TK / Kindergarten Registration opens January 30, 2023
- Incoming Kindergarten students will need to turn 5 years of age by September 1, 2023.
- Incoming Universal Transitional Kindergarten students will need to turn 5 years of age between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.
School Tours are available for parents of students entering Transitional Kindergarten. These tours are for Kentfield School District residents only. If you have any questions please contact Lynn Bartha at 415-925-2220 or lbartha@kentfieldschools.org.
Tours will be held on Tuesdays during the month of February and one Tuesday in March, from 2:00-2:30 pm. Meet the tour group at the Bacich school office.
Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)
Governor Newsom announced the phased implementation of Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) that began in fall of 2022, with a full implementation in 2025. At the December KSD Board Meeting staff presented information related to the KSD’s initial UTK planning.
- KSD UTK Task Force Presentation - Fall 2021
- Universal Prekindergarten FAQs - Frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding California state law relating to Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) and Transitional Kindergarten (TK).
- Governor's Newsom's Announcement - California Roars Back: Governor Newsom Signs Historic Education Package to Reimagine Public Schools
Informational Meetings
Information session recordings when the program launched in fall 2022: