Hello future scientists! 

The Vargas Office Team is here to help you register! Hablamos espanol  : )

     Ms. Randi Salas                 Mrs. Siobhan Tapia                 Ms. Micaela Lopez                Mrs. Erika Lopez    

Step 1: Identify Your Neighborhood School

Step 2: Prepare your documentation

What is Transitional Kindergarten?

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first of a two-year kindergarten program. A child is eligible for TK if they have their fifth birthday between September 2 and December 2.

Sunnyvale School District Program Design

• TK will be offered to all eligible students in the district.
• Full day program
• TK children will have meals, recess and all activities with their kindergarten peers
• Located at five elementary school sites to service north and south side families. Parents provide their own transportation. (Bishop, Ellis, Lakewood, San Miguel, Vargas)
• Fully credentialed, experienced teachers

Curriculum Design

• Based on California Preschool Learning Foundation and California Common Core Kindergarten Standards
• Developmental approach focused on the skills needed to be successful in kindergarten
• Literacy- pre-reading and writing skills
• Math- number sense and problem solving
• Physical development- large and fine motor skills
• Social/Emotional development in a supportive environment
• Oral language development

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in Sunnyvale

1. TK is part of the public school system and is free to all eligible children.
2. TK gives young five year olds the opportunity to start their kindergarten experience with children their own age.
3. Students will be assessed regularly, to monitor their academic, social emotional and oral language growth.
4. After Transitional Kindergarten, students will be promoted to Kindergarten.

Must children attend Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten? School is mandatory once a child is six years old. Therefore, parents and guardians are currently not required to enroll children in either Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten.

Will Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten students be enrolled in the same classroom? TK students will be in a self-contained class to the extent possible.

Are Transitional Kindergarten students required to complete the entire two year program? TK students are provided the opportunity to receive a two-year kindergarten program.

Building Parent Partnerships

Communication between home and school is essential in helping students succeed. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child's learning journey at home and at school, volunteering in class.

Teachers are available to meet with parents on a regular basis to discuss their child's progress and how parents can help support students at home.

How can I learn more?

To learn more about transitional kindergarten, visit the Sunnyvale School District website at:
http://sunnyvaleschool.ca.schoolwebpages.com

For answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the California Department of Education website at: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/em/kinderfaq.asp

In addition to our excellent, well-rounded neighborhood schools, Sunnyvale School District offers several Programs of Choice: a science-focused school (that's us-Vargas), a Spanish dual immersion program (San Miguel), and a parent-participation school (Fairwood Explorer) at the elementary level.

In middle school, we offer a university partnership program (Columbia) that brings cutting-edge curriculum and best practices gleaned through Stanford University research to our students.

VS3- Student Success Through Science Program of Choice

At Vargas Elementary School. teachers provide the kind of caring support children need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Vargas is home to Student Success through Science (VS3), in which all learning is viewed through a scientific lens. Using science as a foundation, we foster students' natural curiosity; we encourage them to question, interpret data, base decisions on evidence, and develop intellectual independence. 

Our highly skilled instructional team, state-of-the-art science learning lab, and network of local resources and community partnerships enable us to create projects and curriculum that are fully engaging for our diverse student population. 

Questions?