Frequently Asked Questions

Transitional Kindergarten is intended to reduce opportunity gaps and help ensure that students have access to an early learning experience. Our goal is to provide high quality preschool experiences that empower students and families as they enter Issaquah School District.

Transitional Kindergarten students will follow the same bell schedule as K-5 students. It will be a day full of purposeful play and learning experiences which will focus on essential academics, social-emotional skills, and learning habits. Transitional Kindergarten students will have access to district transportation and specialist classes (music, PE, library).

This program will follow the Kindergarten schedule. Transitional Kindergarten will follow Issaquah School District calendar and breaks. Family Connection Meetings will take place during the first week of school.

Yes! Transportation will be provided for our Transitional Kindergarten students.

Children eligible for screening must:

• Not be currently enrolled in an early learning program
• Be 4 years old by August 31
• Live within the boundaries of Issaquah School District (Boundary Map)
• Demonstrate financial, academic, and/or social-emotional needs

The online application will begin in April 2023.  After the application is completed, you will receive a follow-up phone call from the ISD to schedule a screening (if your child is eligible) that will take place at the district office in May 2023. Students will be identified based on need (financial, academic, and/or social-emotional) and space availability.

During the 15-minute screening, we will get to know your child’s developmental strengths and needs through drawing, counting, playing, and having fun! Immediately following the screening, there will be a family meeting to talk about the results, share information about your child’s development, and ask questions.

After the screening process and family meeting, you will be notified whether or not your child has been identified for Transitional Kindergarten by June 2, 2023.