Expanding Minds (After-School) Program
2026- 2027 EXPANDING MINDS (after-school) PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
2026- 2027 EXPANDING MINDS (after-school) PROGRAM ENROLLMENT![]()
2026- 2027 EXPANDING MINDS (after-school) PROGRAM ENROLLMENT
About the Program
Expanding Minds (formerly known as ASES) provides free after-school care and enrichment for TK–6th-grade students. Programs run every school day until 6:00 p.m. and include:
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Homework help and intervention
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Enrichment activities
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Recreation and play
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A nutritious snack
Our mission is to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment that positively impacts students’ learning and well-being.
How Enrollment Works
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Interest Form Required: Families must submit an interest form for each child.
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No automatic enrollment: Returning families must re-enroll online.
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Placement notification: Families who receive a spot will be contacted later in the summer.
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Waitlist: Students are placed on a waitlist by school site. Site leads review the list weekly and notify families when space becomes available.
Priority Enrollment (per state law AB 1567)
Priority is given to:
- Foster youth
- Students experiencing homelessness
- Migrant students
- English learners
- Low-income students
After these groups, waitlist priority considers:
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Sibling already in the program
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Principal/staff referral
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Academic need
Enrollment Periods
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1st Enrollment Window: April 29– May 29, 2026
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2nd Enrollment Window: Ongoing
📌 One interest form covers all elementary after-school programs.
Complete one interest form per student.
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Contact Gibson Site Support Specialist
Christian Pesqueda, Site Support Specialist
📞 (530) 341-7695 | ✉️ christian.pesqueda@wjusd.org
Christian Pesqueda, Site Support Specialist
📞 (530) 341-7695 | ✉️ christian.pesqueda@wjusd.org
