The Russian Hill School

The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program at Russian Hill School is designed for children who have birthdays close to the cut-off dates for admission to kindergarten or those who would benefit from an extra year of school. The program aims to help children enter top-tier grammar school programs as confident leaders in their class. The TK curriculum focuses on academic skill development, leadership, and individual and group abilities. It includes advanced unit studies that tap into the interests of TK students, along with related projects that address sophisticated skills. The program also incorporates activities such as pre-math and reading readiness games, musical plays, and clay animal exploration and story development. Throughout the program, TK students are encouraged to become more autonomous and socially skilled through specific teacher-directed strategies. Parents have praised the program for its ability to seamlessly integrate literacy, numeracy, and social skills into everyday classroom work.