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SDUSD PrimeTime Extended Day Program
2026-27 PrimeTime Extended Day
August 10, 2026 through May 26, 2027
San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD) Extended Learning Opportunities Department works collaboratively with the PrimeTime Partner Organizations to offer a PrimeTime Program for grades TK-8. The PrimeTime Program provides an engaging environment where students can strengthen their academic skills and participate in fun enrichment activities within the areas of Art, Science, Music and Athletics, while improving social skills. Students who participate in PrimeTime will be offered a free nutritious snack.​​​​
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Student Eligibility
All TK-8 students at the 144 PrimeTime schools are eligible to apply for PrimeTime services. Our goal is to expand PrimeTime services to meet the needs of our community throughout the 2026-27 school year.
The California Department of Education has recently designated SDUSD as a Rate 1 district under the Extended Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP). This new status provides universal access to all interested students in grades TK-6 who enroll during the initial enrollment application window (April 20, 2026 - May 1, 2026).
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​Note: Your student must be enrolled (or pre-registered) at the same school where you are applying for PrimeTime during the regular school day.
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Important PrimeTime Documents for 2026–27
ELO Parent/Guardian Handbook: Please take a moment to review the handbook, which outlines the program’s policies and procedures designed to support a safe and positive experience for your child.
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For more information, please reach out to the PrimeTime Partner providing services at your student’s school or the PrimeTime Program Coordinator assigned to your site.
To identify where your school is located within SDUSD boundaries, please refer to the district map below.
Update on 2025-2026 PrimeTime Applications:
Thank you for your interest in the PrimeTime Extended Day Program.
We are excited to share that enrollment has reached the highest level in our program’s history, with more than 20,000 students enrolled across 144 schools—nearly triple the enrollment from just three years ago. This reflects our strong commitment to expanding access by hiring over 450 new PrimeTime staff members, creating additional space on campuses, and keeping student safety and engagement at the center of all we do.
At this time, all requests for new application links for the 2025–2026 school year are temporarily paused due to high demand and our growing waitlist, which exceeds 3,000 students.
We know how important high-quality before- and after-school care is for families, and we are working diligently with all 144 school sites to reduce waitlists. We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
If you have already applied, please contact your PrimeTime partner with any questions
PrimeTime 2026-27 Program
Enrollment Application Information
2026-2027 PrimeTime Extended Day Initial Enrollment Window:
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST- Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST
All students enrolled and pre-registered for the 2026-27 school year in grades TK-8 at our 144 PrimeTime who are seeking PrimeTime services, will receive unique application link via email and text on April 20, 2026. This individualized enrollment link will remain active through 3:00 PM on May 1, 2026.
WHAT:
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Before School PrimeTime Programs 2026-27 at selected sites (PrimeTime AM List) - Initial Enrollment Application:
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Before school PrimeTime program capacity is limited. Therefore, if a morning program is offered at your site, enrollment applications submitted during the two-week application window, Monday, April 20, 2026 8:00 AM through Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM, will be processed through a lottery system.
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After School PrimeTime Programs 2026-27 at ALL 144 Elementary and Middle Schools: Initial Enrollment Application:
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After school PrimeTime programs are available through Universal Access to all preregistered and currently enrolled San Diego Unified School District TK-8 students for the 2026-27 school year who submit an enrollment application during the two-week application window, Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM through Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM.
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Families who wish to apply to the PrimeTime 2026–27 Program after the initial enrollment application window closes (April 20-May 1st, 2026) are encouraged to reach out to our PrimeTime team at PrimeTime@sandi.net. Our team will do everything possible to support your child’s enrollment based on available space and program capacity.
WHEN:
Initial Enrollment Application Window Timeline
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Opens: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM PST
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Closes: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM PST
HOW:
Enroll via individualized text/email link that will be sent to the primary guardian contact field 1 information in PowerSchool, during the two-week Initial enrollment application window (Monday, April 20 at 8:00 AM – Friday, May 1 at 3:00 PM).
INFORMATION:
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Please join us at the “Parents as Partners” meeting to learn about Fall enrollment application:
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Tuesday, April 7- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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2026-27 PrimeTime Fall Enrollment Flyers
2026-27 PrimeTime Fall Enrollment Videos
Click one of the languages below to view the flyer!​
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 Toy Drive event at Balboa Elementary |
 Lights on Afterschool event at Franklin Elementary |
 Lights on Afterschool event at Franklin Elementary |
 PrimeTime Students |
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 PrimeTime Students |
 middle school basketball |
 PrimeTime Partner |
 Mayor Todd Gloria visit to Field Elementary |
 teacher students STEM |
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 Mayor Todd Gloria visit to Field Elementary |
​​The PrimeTime program is a collaboration among San Diego Unified School District Extended Learning Opportunities staff, PrimeTime Partner organizations, and other SDUSD departments and programs. The PrimeTime Extended Day Program, provides elementary and middle school students with a fun and engaging learning environment during the hours most parents/guardians are working. Parents/guardians can feel comfortable knowing their child(ren) is receiving academic support, fun enrichment activities and interacting with peers in a physically and emotionally safe environment. ​
PrimeTime Overview
