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Informational Meetings

Join Us for the Early Childhood Education Informational Meeting

We’re excited to invite you to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Virtual Informational Meeting hosted by the Huntington Beach City School District (HBCSD). This meeting is a valuable opportunity to learn more about our Early Childhood Education programs, including preschool, transitional kindergarten (TK), and kindergarten.

What to Expect

  • Detailed enrollment and registration requirements
  • Immunization guidelines
  • Tips for supporting your child’s development
  • Answers to your questions during the Q&A session

Meeting Schedule

English Session
Date: February 13, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Meeting Access: Zoom Meeting Link | ID: 965 9204 4026

Spanish Session
Date: February 20, 2025
Time: 9 AM
Meeting Access: Zoom Meeting Link | ID: 939 5170 2520

This event is a great chance to learn how HBCSD supports your child’s learning journey. We look forward to seeing you there!

Meetings will be recorded and made available on this website.

ECE Meeting Flyer

Transitional Kindergarten (TK)

2024-2025 

For students that turn five years old between September 2, 2024 - June 2, 2025.

Hawes and Peterson Elementary

  • The first year of a two-year kindergarten program.
  • A free program aligned with the California Preschool Foundations. A year of preparation for students to succeed in kindergarten the following year.
  • Students attend the program five days a week. It is a full-day schedule with an earlier dismissal time compared to grades K-5.

Preschool/TK/Kindergarten enrollment is open for the 2024-2025 school year.

2025-2026

For students who turn four on or before September 1, 2025.

Eader, Hawes, Peterson, and Smith Elementary (subject to change, dependent on enrollment) 

  • The first year of a two-year kindergarten program.
  • A free program aligned with the California Preschool Foundations. A year of preparation for students to succeed in kindergarten the following year.
  • Students attend the program five days a week. It is a full-day schedule with an earlier dismissal time compared to grades K-5.

Preschool/TK/Kindergarten enrollment will open on February 14, 2025, at 9:00 am for the 2025-2026 school year.

Kindergarten

Eader, Hawes, Moffett, Peterson, Seacliff, and Smith Elementary

For students who turn five on or before September 1, 2025.

Students attend five days a week. Class ends at the same time as grades 1-3.

A free, standards-based academic program taught by a credentialed teacher. Small group academic instruction in reading, writing, and math. Social studies and hands-on inquiry-based science. Developmental activities in creative learning centers, arts, and physical education.

For more information, please contact your child's Elementary School Office.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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