Character Builder Site Contact information;
To help you prepare for registration, we’ve provided links with important details about program pricing and registration steps. Please review them carefully.
Here are a few tips and things to remember:
- The registration process is fully digital. All information will be registered online rather than with an in-person physical paper packet.
- Returning students' information has been saved within the system. There will be minimal required fields to update, but please be sure to update student grade and authorized pickups. This will help streamline the process and save time.
- New families and students, please prepare the proper materials to apply so that the process is quick and efficient.
- We recommend making your Y account in the community portal ahead of time, as this is needed to register for programs. Please see the attached registration manual.
- After your account and child contacts have been made, you will need to assign childcare question forms to each student and complete. This is the bulk of our licensed childcare registration packet and MUST be completed first, before choosing registration options.
- While selecting your plan (ex. 5 Day PM), you will still need to click and enroll for each day that you need care.
- ex. 5 Day PM- you need to click on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY)
- Withdrawal & Changes To Enrollment: Participants desiring to withdraw from the program need to provide ten business days' written notification to the Business Administrator: [email protected]. Parents/guardians are responsible for the full (non-prorated) monthly program fee if a written notice is not received.
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Prime Time
2026-2027 PrimeTime Extended Day FAQs
General Program Information
Q: What is PrimeTime?
A: The PrimeTime Extended Day Program provides an engaging environment where students in grades TK-8 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 the PrimeTime Program will be offered a free supper or snack.
Q: What schools will offer a PrimeTime Program?
A: All SDUSD comprehensive elementary, middle, and TK-8 schools. See PrimeTime locations on the ELO website.
Q: Does submitting an enrollment application guarantee enrollment in PrimeTime?
A: Before School: Before school PrimeTime program capacity is limited and is not included in the ELOP Rate 1 expansion. Therefore, if a morning program is offered at your site, enrollment applications submitted during the two-week enrollment application window, Monday, April 20, 2026 through Friday, May 1, 2026, will be processed through a lottery system.
After School Program: After-school PrimeTime programs are available through Universal Access to all pre-registered 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, from Monday, April 20, 2026, through Friday, May 1, 2026.
Q: When is PrimeTime open?
A: PrimeTime is open every day that the regular school day is in session.
Q: What are the program hours of PrimeTime?
A: Program hours vary at each site for before and/or after school programs. The before school programs are offered for a minimum of 90 minutes before the beginning of the instructional day. Not all schools offer a before school program and space is limited. The after school programs start when the regular school day is dismissed and end no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Q: Is the program open during holidays?
A: No, the program is only open when the regular school day is in session.
Eligibility and Enrollment
Q: How do I determine if my child is eligible for PrimeTime?
A: 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 our community's needs for afternoon services.
Q: Is there criteria for priority enrollment?
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 enrollment window (April 20, 2026 - May 1, 2026).
Note: Your student must be enrolled (or pre-registered) at the same school where you are applying for PrimeTime during the regular school day.
Q: My student is currently enrolled in PrimeTime this school year 2025-2026. Am I still required to complete an enrollment application for the 2026-2027 school year?
A: Yes, students currently attending PrimeTime this school year must apply for PrimeTime for the 2026-27 school year.
Online Enrollment Application Process
Q: When is the enrollment application window for the 2026-27 school year?
A: The enrollment application window will open beginning Monday, April 20, at 8:00 am PST and it will close Friday, May 1, at 3:00 pm PST.
Q: My child is currently enrolled in the District, how do I apply for PrimeTime?
A: All students currently enrolled at a school with a PrimeTime Program will receive an email and text with a unique enrollment application link between 7:00-8:00 am PST for each eligible TK-7 student. The link goes live at 8:00 am PST on April 20, 2026. Please contact your school site to ensure your primary email and cell phone number are updated in PowerSchool before April 20.
Q: My child is not currently enrolled in the District, how do I apply for PrimeTime?
A: All students who are pre-registered for the 2026-27 school year in PowerSchool by April 17 at a school with a PrimeTime Program will receive an email and text with a unique enrollment application link between 7:00-8:00 am PST for each eligible TK-8 student. The link goes live at 8:00 am PST on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Please contact your school of enrollment to confirm your student is fully enrolled in PowerSchool by April 17, 2026.
Families are encouraged to create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account to register students for the 2026-27 school year. Students must be enrolled (or pre-registered) at the school where they are applying for PrimeTime 2026-27 during the regular school day. For more information, please click on the following link: Create Your Account for the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
Q: When will I be notified of my child’s application status?
A: Once the enrollment application has been submitted, a confirmation page will appear. The link used to enroll your student will continue to display this information leading up to the start of fall programming. Families will also receive an additional email confirmation of their student’s enrollment in the morning program in mid-May.
Additional Information
Q. If my student has accommodations, will I need to provide that information to program providers as the parent/guardian?
A: Please enter all accommodations and/or medical needs in your enrollment application form during the enrollment window Monday, April 20 at 8:00 am through Friday, May 1 at 3:00 pm.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for participation in the District’s PrimeTime program without undue delay. Families may share a copy of their child’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) with the PrimeTime staff to help provide additional strategies and support to create a positive and engaging experience for your child in PrimeTime.
Q: Who can I contact with additional questions?
A: For additional information regarding PrimeTime at your child's school, contact the PrimeTime Partner providing services. For questions regarding program administration and partner contact information, visit our website at sdusdelo.com.
Extended Learning Opportunities Department
Instructional Media Center (IMC)
2441 Cardinal Lane, Building L
San Diego, CA 92123
Email
Extended Learning Opportunities:
[email protected]
PrimeTime:
[email protected]
Phone
Extended Learning Opportunities:
(858) 810-7310
PrimeTime:
(858) 503-1870