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MERCED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Transitional Kindergarten

On September 30, 2010, the California State Legislature enacted Senate Bill 1381, which changed the date by which a child must turn five years old to enter kindergarten. The law also created the opportunity for students who do not meet the new start-date requirements to enroll in a transitional kindergarten - defined as a program that uses a modified, age-and developmentally appropriate kindergarten curriculum and allows students to attend a structured, high quality school-readiness program. 

Currently, a child must turn four on or before September 1, 2025 to be admitted to transitional kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year. Transitional kindergarten gives young learners the gift of time to help them develop the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to excel. 

Immunization Requirements
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) - 5 doses
    • 4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday
  • Polio (OPV or IPV) - 4 doses
    • 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4th birthday. Oral polio vaccine (OPV) doses given on or after April 1, 2016, do not count)
  • Hepatitis B - 3 doses
    • required at admission to any grade except 7th grade)
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) - 2 doses
    • both given on or after 1st birthday
  • Varicella (Chickenpox) - 2 doses

The TK/K-12 immunization requirements apply to new admissions and transfers for all grades, including 7th grade, and students whose exemptions are no longer valid.

How to EnrollClick on the LINK to begin the online enrollment. Once completed, the following documents must be taken to the school of residency to complete enrollment:

  • Child's Birth Certificate
  • Child's Immunization Records
  • Three (3) proof of address
    • PG&E
    • City of Merced (water bill)
    • Mortgage statement or Lease Agreement
    • Bank Statement or Unopened Mail (with current date)
  • Parent/Guardian Driver's License or Identification Card
  • If applicable, Special Education (Individualized Education Plan; IEP/504), Legal/Custody Documents, and/or Health Documents.
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