PrimeTime Scholars offers a diverse range of activities including arts, sports, STEM projects, Language Arts, Math, SEL and educational projects to engage and enrich students' interest. 

Participating Schools

All San Diego Unified elementary and middle schools have a PrimeTime Program. 

Student Eligibility

UTK- 8th grade students who participate the PrimeTime afterschool program are eligible to attend a PrimeTime Scholar program. Programs vary. Grade levels and programs are decided by each school site's Site Governance Team (SGT). The SGT is a shared-decision making team at each school site, made up of administrators, teachers, parents, classified staff and community members. Families interested in joining their school site SGT, are encouraged to contact their school site front office.  

Program Dates

October-May 

Application

To apply for the PrimeTime program, please visit the PrimeTime main page. 

1. What is the PrimeTime Scholars Program?

The PrimeTime Scholars Program initiative is mandated by the California Education Code.  It offers daily academic and enrichment activities for participating students after regular school hours. 

2. What does the academic component of PrimeTime entail?

The academic Component of PrimeTime includes educational and literacy elements such as classroom instruction, tutoring or homework assistance in subjects like language arts, math, history, and science.

3. Who provides  PrimeTime Scholars academic intervention and enrichment?

For academic intervention, district credentialed teachers provide academic instruction during PrimeTime hours. These teachers are assigned based on the identified needs of the participating students.  For enrichment, the PrimeTime Academic Partners provide a facilitator to work with students during PrimeTime hours. 

4. How are students identified for academic intervention?

Principals identify students from updated Primetime rosters who are preforming below grade level.  Groups are then formed based on students' academic needs for tailored instruction.

5. What are the student teacher/facilitator ratio for PrimeTime Scholars classes?

Class sizes in PrimeTime academic classes must adhere to specific ratios: 10:1for grades UTK/K and 20:1 for grades 1-8.

6. How are instructional intervention programs designed for PrimeTime Scholars?

Instructional programs are designed based on identified curriculum areas, objectives and materials to support students learning in alignment with the regular school day.