The Center’s Expanded Learning program serves upwards of 150 students K-8 in either after school programing, tutoring, after school sports, after school enrichment classes & more !
Our Expanded Learning Program involves collaboration among parents, youth, representatives from schools and governmental agencies, such as local law enforcement, and individuals from community-based organizations and the private sector. Programs are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide students with safe, constructive opportunities for academic support and enrichment activities.
Applications:
Please note that the application's for Summer Matters and the School Year Application look very similar. One application is needed per student every year. (Applications do not roll over)
While we strive for enrollment into our Expanded Learning After School Program, we take into account our current staffing and space limitations on site. Guaranteed admittance to program will take place given that there is an allotted staff member to support our ratio of 1 staff to 20 students and a classroom space on campus.
📢 Enrollment Timeline – Apply Early!
The Sacramento City Unified School District Expanded Learning Program is excited to open applications for the 2025-2026 school year starting March 17! Our goal is to provide a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for as many students as possible.
Enrollment is based on application submission time, available space, and staff capacity. Applying early helps us plan ahead and ensure we have the staff and resources needed to support all interested students. Below is the enrollment timeline:
📅 March 17: Registration Opens
✅ March 17 - April 30 (Group #1) – Students who apply during this time are guaranteed a spot on the first day of school given all enrollment parameters are met. Program Managers will confirm enrollment in May.
⏳ May 1 - June 30 (Group #2) – Students in this group will be first on the pending list and scheduled as space and staffing become available. Families will be updated on enrollment status in July.
🕐 July 1 & On (Group #3) – Students in this group will be second on the pending list and scheduled as space and staffing become available. Families will be updated as applications are received.
📢 Submitting your application early ensures the best chance for enrollment! Help us plan for a great year by applying as soon as possible.
All Expanded Learning Programming begins serving students when the regular school day ends. The After school program operates until 6 p.m. daily providing students with more than 15 hours of Expanded Learning programming every week.
Our Expanded Learning Programming includes but not limited to:
Linkages between school-day and after-school content, curriculum, and personnel
High academic standards; college and career connections
Education activities and academic enrichment learning programs, including providing additional assistance to students to allow the students to improve their academic achievement
Mathematics and science education activities (STEM)
Arts and music education activities
Service Learning activities
Tutoring services
Programs that provide after-school activities for limited English proficient students that emphasize language skills and academic achievement
Attention to safety, health, physical activity and good nutrition; wellness
Telecommunications and technology education programs
Programs that promote parental engagement and family literacy
Programs that provide assistance to students who may be truant or at-risk to allow the students to improve their academic achievement
Prevention programs (risk reduction and health promotion), counseling programs and character education programs.
Effective partnerships with community-based organizations, juvenile justice agencies, law enforcement, and youth groups.
Evaluation of program progress and effectiveness