TtK students must be up-to-date on all required immunizations prior to starting the program.  Find out what immunizations are required in Washington state for kindergarten.

The deadline to complete an interest survey for the 2025-2026 school year has ended.  

It is a full-day, full week program with the same schedule as Friday Harbor Elementary School.  The program follows the San Juan Island School District Calendar.

Yes, your child can have access to school transportation.

Yes!  Students will have access to both breakfast and lunch services and can apply for free and reduced price meals.  Find more information about free and reduced price meals here.

The school day begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.  On Wednesdays, school begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 1:30 p.m.  TtK students learn academic and social skills to prepare them for success in kindergarten.  Students will also receive access to specials such as P.E. and music and attend lunch and recess just like they would in kindergarten. 

No, TtK is free to all eligible students.  Transition to Kindergarten students are funded as full-time students by the State of Washington, just like our K-12 students.  This allows us to offer this program at no cost to San Juan Island families.

Kindergarten is designed for children who are five years old on or before August 31.  TtK, which prepares children for traditional kindergarten, is designed for children who are four years old on or before August 31.  Space in TtK is limited and there is a selection process, while kindergarten is available for all students.

If you have additional questions about San Juan Island School District's Transition to Kindergarten program, please email Becky Bell at beckybell@sjisd.org or 360-370-7911.