The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Program is accredited by the Georgia Accrediting Commission for academic standards. The program meets from 9 – 1 pm and follows the Columbia County school calendar. Students enrolling in TK must have completed a K-3 or K-4 program prior to entering TK. They must be 5 years old on or before November 1, 2024.
Mission Statement
The Transitional Kindergarten program at First Baptist Church of Augusta is a program designed for children who have completed K3 or K4. The TK program is designed to promote the mental, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of children while preparing them to enter a full day kindergarten program.
Understanding that every child is different, we are excited to offer a Transitional Kindergarten program again for the 2024-2025 school year. This program focuses on children who may benefit from another year of developing academically, physically and/or socially, before progressing to a public or private kindergarten program. A low teacher-to-student ration (12 per class maximum) ensures students are receiving individualized attention.
Transitional Kindergarten is ideal for:
- Children who need extra time to develop academically, emotionally, physically, and/or socially.
- Children who have completed a 4-year-old preschool program.
- ‘Young’ 5 year olds.
Our curriculum focuses on literacy, math, science and social studies exploration, as well as problem-solving and communications skills. Classes are taught by a certified teacher trained in differentiating instruction. Transitional Kindergarten is Monday-Friday.
- Music is incorporated in the classroom and also taught by a music teacher once a week.
- Socialization is addressed through outside play time and informal classroom experiences.
- Lesson plans include Bible stories and verse memorization. Students attend chapel once a week.
- Students’ skills are monitored throughout the year. Conferences are held in the fall and winter as a means of discussing each child’s progress as well as continuing open communication between teachers and parents. A skill evaluation is completed mid-year to measure the growth of the child.
Students must have completed a K3 or K4 preschool program prior to registering for Transitional Kindergarten.
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is ongoing based on availability. To register, please visit the Registration page found here, https://discoverfbc.org/weekday-education-registration/.
For questions and more information please contact (706) 731-5366 or email info@weekdayfbc.org
Class Options
| AGE GROUP | DAYS | # PER CLASS |
|---|---|---|
| TK | M-F | 12 in each class |
Tuition Fees:
| AGE GROUP | DAYS | COST PER MONTH | REGISTRATION FEES |
|---|---|---|---|
| TK | M-F | $250 | $250 |
Registration fees are due at the time of registration and are non-refundable.
Tuition is collected for 10 months, August – May and is due on the 1st of each month.