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Program Guide

Explore Programs for Your Student

Banning Unified School District offers educational programs designed to support students and families from early learning through elementary school and beyond.

Use this guide to learn more about available programs, eligibility, program options, and additional opportunities that may support your student.

Ready to Enroll?

Visit Centralized Registration for enrollment steps, required documentation, supplemental forms, and other registration information.

Early Learning Programs

Early learning programs provide developmentally appropriate experiences that help students build academic, social, emotional, and school-readiness skills.

Preschool

Our Preschool program provides a strong early learning foundation through engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction.

Eligibility

Students must be 3 years old to enroll.

Program Highlights

  • Play-based learning
  • Social and emotional development
  • Early literacy skills
  • Early numeracy skills

Transitional Kindergarten — Full Day

Transitional Kindergarten prepares students for Kindergarten through a full-day program focused on foundational academic, social, and emotional skills.

2026–27 Eligibility

Students turning 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026.

Program Options

  • English Only
  • Dual Language Immersion

Program Highlights

  • Social and emotional readiness
  • Foundational literacy development
  • Foundational mathematics development

Elementary Programs

Banning USD provides full-day Kindergarten and elementary learning opportunities designed to build strong academic foundations and support the development of the whole child.

Kindergarten — Full Day

Kindergarten provides a strong academic foundation in a full-day learning environment.

2026–27 Eligibility

Students turning 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.

Program Options

  • English Only
  • Dual Language Immersion

Academic & Enrichment Areas

  • Language Arts
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Music
  • Technology

Elementary School — Grades 1–5

Students continue building academic knowledge, skills, and independence throughout the elementary grades in supportive learning environments.

Families enrolling a new student in grades 1–5 should complete the District's centralized registration process.

Dual Language Immersion

The Dual Language Immersion program provides instruction in both English and Spanish, supporting the development of bilingualism, biliteracy, academic achievement, and cultural awareness.

Available At

  • Florida Street Discovery Center — TK
  • Central Elementary School — Grades K–5

Program Benefits

  • Academic achievement in two languages
  • Development of bilingualism and biliteracy
  • Cultural awareness
  • Long-term language proficiency

Before & After School Programs

Additional programs are available to support families and extend student learning beyond the regular school day.

Expanded Learning Opportunities

Before and after school programs provide students with structured activities and additional support outside of regular instructional hours.

  • Structured supervision
  • Homework support
  • Enrichment activities
Learn About Before & After School Programs

Ready to Begin Registration?

Centralized Registration provides the enrollment process, required documentation, supplemental forms, transfer information, and registration office details families need to enroll a student in Banning Unified School District.

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