Red Bluff Union Elementary School District TK/Kindergarten Registration

TK/Kindergarten Registration

Starting kindergarten or transitional kindergarten is an exciting adventure for children and their families. It is a new beginning for developing the skills which will serve as a foundation for future learning.

Students who turn five on or before September 1, 2023 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten. Students who turn five between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024 are eligible to enroll is Transitional Kindergarten.

What is transitional kindergarten

Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. Pursuant to the law (Ed Code 48000[c]), a child is eligible for transitional kindergarten if a child will have his or fifth birthday between September 2, 2023 and April 2, 2024.

Transitional Kindergarten is a program that:

serves as a bridge between preschool and kindergarten, giving children more time for hands-on, interactive learning;
provides children with the gift of time to learn skills that will help them build a strong foundation for success in elementary school;
teaches skills that were once only taught in first grade, but are now taught in kindergarten;
gives children the opportunity to spend time learning important social, emotional, and academic skills that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond;
provides young learners with a high-quality early education at no cost to parents, to ensure that they have an opportunity to continue learning;
helps children adjust to the school environment and develop strong learning skills.

Parents who choose to enroll their child in the transitional kindergaten program do so with the understanding that their child will complete kindergarten the following year.

If your child turns 5 between April 3, 2024 and June 1, 2024 they may be eligible to enroll in RBUESD's Expanded Transitional Kindergarten (ETK) program. This is determined on a case-by-case basis and the process to be followed is:

The parent/guardian must submit a written request for early admittance which includes:
- The reason(s) why early admittance would be in the best interest of the child;
- Any prior school or social experience, such as preschool;
- Any progress reports, assessment results or information showing academic and/or social/behavior levels of the child.
Once the written request is received, the district will:
- Provide the parent with information and next steps, including an appointment for a TK teacher to assess the child.
- The district will review the information, make a determination, and contact the parent.
Space availability and class size will be taken into consideration for early admittance.

AERIES Online Enrollment Link

Verification Process

Please bring the following documents with you for your document verification appointment:

Certified copy of a Birth Certificate (government issued)
Immunization Record
Address Verification
- Current PG&E, Water/Garbage or Cable Bill dated within the past month (service address will be verified)
- Payroll Stubs/Checks - must be dated within the last month
- Management Company Rental/Lease Agreement - Must include parent's name, address, and a manager's/owner's name and phone number (this will be verified by a phone call from the school)
- Property Tax Bill that shows parent's name and property address indicating home owner's exemption
- Mutliple Families living together - A written note AND address verification documents from the person the family is living with.

FAQs

Q. When is kindergarten registration?

A. Kindergarten Registration will be held online this year with no in person event.

Q. How do I enroll my child online?

A. Click the blue button above. Create an Aeries Parent Portal. Confirm your account via email message, then log back into your Aeries Parent Portal to complete the registration process. Don't forget to schedule a time with the school site to take in documents for verification.

Q. What is the eligibility period for 23/24 Kindergarten

A. January 1 through September 1

Q. What is the eligibility period for 23/24 Transitional Kindergarten

A. September 2 - April 2

Q. If my child turns five after April 2 are they eligible to attend a school program?

A. Yes, if your child turns 5 between April 3, 2024 and June 1, 2024 they may be elgible for our Expanded Transitional Kindergarten Program. Please contact our office for more details.

Enrollment
- Enrollment
- TK/Kindergarten Registration

immunization information

Your student must have the following immunizations BEFORE the FIRST day of school:

Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) — 5 doses
(4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7th birthday.)
For 7th-12th graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine is required on or after 7th birthday.
Polio (OPV or IPV) — 4 doses
(3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday)
Hepatitis B — 3 doses
(not required for 7th grade entry)
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) — 2 doses
(Both given on or after 1st birthday)
Varicella (Chickenpox) — 2 doses

physical exam

Your student will need a Physical Exam as early as 6 months before kindergarten or within 90 days after they start of first grade.

To schedule a physical exam:

call your family doctor to make an appointment
low cost immunizations are available from Public Health
free exams and immunizations are available for children who qualify by income or have Medi-Cal

For information and free CHDP exams, call the CHDP office at 530.527.6824 or 1.800.655.6854