Transitional Kindergarten

• Only TK-8 school in the district
• Creating a unique culture of community and safety
• Our 'Big Buddies' are 8th graders
• TK students can envision themselves long-term at Andrews
• Full-Day Schedule
• A Strong, Educational Foundation
  • Singing, dancing, music, and movement
  • Art, science, social studies
  • Literacy, writing, and math development
• Family engagement opportunities
• Engaging & fun classroom environment
• Preparing for the rigor of kindergarten
• Exposure to the kindergarten curriculum
• Acclimating to the school climate and growing into a REAL Wildcat
• School readiness
• Becoming familiar with the campus, the school day, routines, procedures, rules
• Making friends, forming relationships with adults, and socially interacting throughout the school day
• Exploring, playing, and learning in a hands-on, developmentally appropriate way
• Fostering students’ critical thinking through exploratory play
• Play gives our TK children a chance to practice what they are learning
• Big focus on peer relationships, solving conflicts, persevering, and moving forward
• Circle time/community circles/restorative circles
• Ample Opportunities for oral language development
• Peer collaboration
• Social-emotional learning opportunities
• Gross motor/fine motor activities
• Quiet time/calming areas in the classroom
• 24 students, 2 adults (full-day TK aide and TK teacher)