Transitional kindergarten is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. Transitional kindergarten is designed for students who turn 5 years old during September 2nd-June 2nd. Transitional kindergarten provides opportunities for social-emotional and language development as well as basic mathematics and literacy concepts. After year one, transitional kindergartners progress into a traditional kindergarten classroom for year two. Kindergarten is open to all children who turn 5 years old by Sept. 1st.