Transitional Kindergarten   

Transitional Kindergarten is for children who are not currently in an early learning program and are scheduled to begin kindergarten in the fall. This program will focus on foundational academic, social and self-help skills to jumpstart qualifying students toward success in school.  Students will be screened in November and early December and may qualify based on academic and social-emotional needs. The process starts with the submission of an Interest Form.  A link to the Interest Form will be available on this page by late October / early November. 

To be eligible for Transitional Kindergarten, children must:

• be 5 years old by midnight on August 31 of the year they enter kindergarten
• live within the boundaries of Everett Public Schools
• not be currently enrolled in an early learning full or part-time program, such as: licensed childcare, preschool, co-op preschool, faith-based preschool, ECEAP, Head Start, etc.  
• demonstrate academic and/or social-emotional needs through a screening process

Transitional Kindergarten classrooms will be located at several of the elementary schools in our district. Every year, sites are determined based on enrollment and space. Qualifying students might not attend Transitional Kindergarten at their home school. Families will be informed if their child qualifies for Transitional Kindergarten by mid-January.  

For questions or assistance, please contact Rola Bachour, Program Coordinator: (425) 385-4290 or P-5EarlyLearning@everettsd.org 

Please visit:

• ECEAP page to learn about preschool opportunities for which your child may qualify.
• Transportation page  (Quicklinks: 2024-2025 Find My School & Route) to find your student's home school. 

Note:  to view the page in another language, click on 'Translate Language' at the top right of the screen and select your language. 

Interest forms will be accepted beginning Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

Please click here to complete the interest form.