California is adding an extra year of school. Your child could start school at 4-years old.
We have great news! Your child can start reaping the rewards of being part of Downey Unified sooner than you think! For the 2024-25 school year, 4-year-olds whose 5th birthday occurs between Sept 2, 2024, and June 2, 2025, are now eligible to enroll in TK (also referred to as Universal TK or PreKindergarten)! Students who would have had to wait another full school year before starting their academic journey can begin in the fall.
We can’t wait to see our youngest learners join us in the classroom. We’re ready to prepare them for future success and jump-start a love for learning! And don’t forget… we provide full-day TK and Kindergarten, not half-days like some other districts.
Enrollment for new students is also NOW OPEN, so use the button below to enroll for the 2024–25 school year today! The first day of the new school year is Wednesday, Aug. 14th, 2024.
Do you live outside the school district boundaries? Click here to apply for a permit
Birthdate / Grade Eligibility Chart
For students who have not participated in Kindergarten or First Grade programs before 2024–2025:
| Birthdate | Grade Level |
|---|---|
| Born after 06/02/20 | NOT ELIGIBLE |
| 09/02/19 – 06/02/20 | TK |
| 09/02/18 – 09/01/19 | Kindergarten |
| 09/02/17 – 09/01/18 | 1st Grade |
For students who have participated in K-12 programs before 2024–2025:
| Birthdate | Grade Level |
|---|---|
| 09/02/17 – 09/01/18 | 1st Grade |
| 09/02/16 – 09/01/17 | 2nd Grade |
| 09/02/15 – 09/01/16 | 3rd Grade |
| 09/02/14 – 09/01/15 | 4th Grade |
| 10/02/13 – 09/01/14 | 5th Grade |
| 11/02/12 – 10/01/13 | 6th Grade |
| 12/02/11 – 11/01/12 | 7th Grade |
| 12/02/10 – 12/01/11 | 8th Grade |
| 12/02/09 – 12/01/10 | 9th Grade |
| 12/02/08 – 12/01/09 | 10th Grade |
| 12/02/07 – 12/01/08 | 11th Grade |
| 12/02/06 – 12/01/07 | 12th Grade |
