TRANSITIONAL
KINDER.

Private kindergarten and transitional kindergarten for five-year-olds — a full day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

READY FOR
ELEMENTARY.

A-beka and Scholastic curriculum: phonics, reading, writing, and math, with computer learning at no extra charge.

THE BRIDGE
TO ELEMENTARY.

Small class sizes separated by age and development, so teachers know every child closely.

HANDS-ON
LEARNING.

Hands-on STEAM activities and seasonal projects that build confidence for elementary school.

Kindergarten Program Ages: 5 Years

A Full Day, Start to Finish.

Our private kindergarten runs a full day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The program fee includes early drop-off from 6:30 AM as well as a nutritious hot breakfast and lunch. Students use A-beka and Scholastic textbooks and curriculum in the classroom.

  • Full day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Early drop-off from 6:30 AM included in the program fee
  • Nutritious hot breakfast and lunch included
  • A-beka and Scholastic textbooks and curriculum
  • Book Fee: $150 (including S & H)
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Private kindergarten students working at their desks at Academy on the Hills in Aliso Viejo
Core Curriculum

The Transitional Kindergarten Core Curriculum.

The Transitional Kindergarten core curriculum includes the following textbooks and readers:

1
Letters and Sounds
2
Basic Phonics Reading Program
3
Writing with Phonics
4
Writing/Fine motor skills development
5
Dual language immersion programs in Spanish/English
6
Numbers Skills (Math)
7
Reading Readiness Skills
8
Science with STEAM activities
9
Social Studies
10
Art and Creative expression
11
Music and Movement

*Computer competency training at no extra charge!

Core Curriculum

Letters, Sounds, and Numbers.

The core curriculum covers letters and sounds, a basic phonics reading program, writing with phonics, a writing tablet for manuscript writing, a number writing tablet, number skills, reading readiness skills, science, social studies, diagnostic testing, and readers books.

  • Letters and sounds, and a basic phonics reading program
  • Writing with phonics, manuscript writing, and number writing tablets
  • Number skills and reading readiness
  • Science, social studies, and readers books
  • Diagnostic testing to track each child's progress
Kindergarten student using a microscope during a science lesson at Academy on the Hills
Beyond the Core

Arts, Music, and Computers.

Additionally, we incorporate arts and crafts, music and movement, seasonal projects, and computer competency education in our daily curriculum. Computer learning is included at no extra charge.

  • Arts and crafts and seasonal projects
  • Music and movement
  • Computer competency education at no extra charge
  • Small class sizes separated by age and development
Kindergarten children working on a hands-on classroom project at Academy on the Hills in Aliso Viejo
Summer Program

Kindergarten Prep Class.

Continuing Pre-K students have a Kindergarten preparatory class during the summer, at no extra cost, so they walk into the school year already familiar with the routine and the materials.

  • Kindergarten preparatory class included at no extra cost
  • Available to continuing Pre-K students
  • Summer session to build confidence before Kindergarten
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Preschool children preparing for kindergarten during a summer session at Academy on the Hills
Licensed & Trusted

Secure Your Child's Future.

CA License No. 304371769. Registration is a one-time $150; the kindergarten book fee is $150, including shipping and handling.

Transitional Kindergarten — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the kindergarten program at Academy on the Hills?+

We run a private kindergarten and transitional kindergarten for five-year-olds. It is a full day, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, using A-beka and Scholastic textbooks and curriculum.

What age is the kindergarten program?+

The program is for five-year-olds. Call (949) 360-7022 to confirm eligibility for your child’s birthday.

What does the program fee include?+

The program fee includes early drop-off from 6:30 AM as well as a nutritious hot breakfast and lunch. Computer learning is included at no extra charge. A $150 book fee covers the A-beka and Scholastic materials, including shipping and handling.

What are the hours?+

Full day, Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Continuing Pre-K students also attend a Kindergarten preparatory class over the summer at no extra cost.