TK students must be up-to-date on all required immunizations prior to starting the program.  Find out what immunizations are required in Washington state for kindergarten.

Interest surveys have been reviewed and eligible students have been invited to enroll in TK for the 2024-2025 school year. 

It is a full-day, full week program with the same schedule as Friday Harbor Elementary School.  The program follows the San Juan Island School District Calendar.

Yes, your child can have access to school transportation.

Yes!  Students will have access to both breakfast and lunch services and can apply for free and reduced price meals.  Find more information about free and reduced price meals here.

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  On Wednesdays, school begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.  TK students learn academic and social skills to prepare them for success in kindergarten.  Students will also receive access to specials such as P.E. and music and attend lunch and recess just like they would in kindergarten. 

No, TK is free to all eligible students.  Transition to Kindergarten students are funded as full-time students by the State of Washington, just like our K-12 students.  This allows us to offer this program at no cost to San Juan Island families.

Kindergarten is designed for children who are five years old on or before August 31.  TK, which prepares children for traditional kindergarten, is designed for children who are four years old on or before August 31.  Space in TK is limited and there is a selection process, while kindergarten is available for all students.

If you have additional questions about San Juan Island School District's Transition to Kindergarten program, please email Becky Bell at beckybell@sjisd.org or 360-370-7911.