Kindergarten & TK
If you have a child that will begin in TK or Kindergarten at Kenter Canyon Elementary, please join us for the following events:
TK/Kindergarten HOWDY DAY - Friday, April 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
For all incoming 2024-25 TK and Kindergarten families! Come and hear from our principal in the auditorium, and presentation will be followed by a visit to our kindergarten classrooms to meet teachers and new friends.
To register for Howdy Day, please email [email protected] with your child's name and grade entering August 2024.
Please note: Howdy Day is currently only open to families whose resident assigned school is Kenter Canyon and will be starting TK or Kindergarten at Kenter in August 2024. This is not an event for families who have applied using LAUSD e-Choices Lottery and are awaiting admission.
TK/Kindergarten PLAYDATE
Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 10 AM for a fun, parent-run playdate!
Crestwood Hills Park,1000 Hanley Avenue
TK/Kindergarten MEET & GREET at school -8/7/24 & 8/8/24 (tentative)
Hello incoming 2024-2025 TK/K families! Please join us for a meet and greet with our Kenter TK/K teachers. All incoming students will have the opportunity to explore our playground (supervised by our incredible aides), while the parents/guardians attend a meeting with the teachers.
Parent Tours
Kenter Canyon Elementary School periodically holds campus tours for prospective parents to introduce them to our wonderful school community. For tour dates and more information, visit our tour page.
TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN (TK)
Transitional kindergarten is a program that builds a bridge between early learning years and traditional kindergarten. It is implemented in LAUSD elementary schools that offer kindergarten at their sites.
Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a two year kindergarten program, designed for students who turn 4 years old on or before September 1st. This program gives children an opportunity to learn important academic and social skills in a hands-on manner that supports their development.
What is the Transitional Kindergarten classroom program?
This program provides children with a well-planned classroom program to build necessary social and academic skills for success throughout their school careers. The program is based on the California Preschool Foundations and Common Core State Standards, with focused instruction in literacy and numeracy, along with strong emphasis on self-regulation and social engagement.
The Transitional Kindergarten program follows the full day schedule of traditional kindergarten. Assessments along with teacher observations will be used to monitor your child’s growth and progress throughout the year. Staff members will use this information to guide instruction, individualized to meet your child’s needs.
How can families be involved in Transitional Kindergarten?
Communication between home and school is essential in helping your child succeed. Your child’s teacher can meet with you on a regular basis to discuss your child’s progress and ways you will be able to support him/her at home.