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(Formerly Known as ASES)

Jaguar Academy Mission

Jaguar Academy at the Language Academy of Sacramento provides a safe, engaging, and enriching after-school environment where students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Through a combination of academic enrichment, physical activities, and hands-on learning, we empower students to build self-esteem, confidence, and collaborative skills for their future success.

We believe in the power of community, where families, students, and staff work together to support each child's growth. Our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) system encourages self-control, responsibility, and respect.

At Jaguar Academy, students engage in diverse activities like STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), robotics, arts, and sports, all while developing essential life skills in a fun, inclusive, and supportive space.

Jaguar Academy follows all policies set forth by the Language Academy of Sacramento to ensure consistency, safety, and clarity for all families. For more information, please visit ourhttps://www.lasac.info/Parents/Handbook.

Program Funding Information

Program Funding Information

Jaguar Academy is funded by two key sources:
 
  • After School Education and Safety (ASES): A program established through Proposition 49 (2002), which supports local after-school education and enrichment opportunities for elementary and middle school students.

  • Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P): Funded by the 2021–22 Budget Act, providing after-school and intersession/summer programs for students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Students who qualify for free programming (e.g., through income eligibility, foster care status, or as designated English Learners) can participate at no cost.
 
Announcements/ Anuncios

Announcements/ Anuncios

No Jaguar Academy Dates

There will be No Jaguar Academy on:
Wednesday, September 10th (Due to Back to School Night)
 
Last Day of Jaguar Academy:
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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No habrá Academia Jaguar el:
Miércoles, 10 de septiembre (Debido a la Noche de Regreso a Clases)
 
Último día de la Academia Jaguar:
Martes, 9 de junio del 2026

TK AM

Jaguar Academy TK AM - Welcome Letter

Hello Jaguar Academy TK AM Families,
 
Welcome to the new school year! We are so excited to begin this journey with you and your child. Our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program is designed to nurture curiosity, build foundational skills, and help children grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a warm and supportive environment.
We know that starting a new school year brings both excitement and questions. Our goal is to keep you informed, supported, and confident as we begin.

Meet Our TK AM Team

Your child will be guided by our caring and dedicated staff:
  • Isabela Sue – TK AM Teacher

  • Evelia Melchor – TK AM/PM Teacher

Drop-Off Procedures

  • Arrival Time: Families may begin walking their children to the TK classroom at 8:00 a.m.

  • Check-In: An adult must check in each child at the classroom door (Room N).

  • Early Drop-Off: Not available. Students may only be dropped off at or after 8:00 a.m.

  • Late Arrivals: After 8:15 a.m., please bring your child directly to the cafeteria for check-in.

  • Quick Goodbyes: To help children transition smoothly, we ask that families say goodbyes promptly at drop-off. Please do not linger or chat near the classroom.

Dismissal / Transition Procedures

  • Dismissal Time: 11:10 a.m. – Students will be taken by staff to lunch.

  • After lunch, at 11:30 a.m., our staff will escort students to their assigned academic class.

  • Families do not need to pick up at 11:30 a.m. — this transition is handled by our staff.

Daily Schedule (Family-Friendly)

Here’s what a typical TK AM day looks like:
  • 8:00–8:15 Arrival & Morning Welcome
  • 8:15–8:40 Breakfast
  • 8:40–9:15 Activity 
  • 9:15–9:40 Recess
  • 9:40 - 10:45 Stations (Rotation)
  • 10:45–11:10 Academic Lesson
  • 11:10–11:30 Transition to Lunch & Academic Class
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s early learning experience. We look forward to a joyful year full of growth, discovery, and connection.
Warmly,
The Jaguar Academy TK AM Team

TK PM

Jaguar Academy TK PM - Welcome Letter

Hello Jaguar Academy TK AM Families,
 
Welcome to the new school year! We are thrilled to have your child join our Transitional Kindergarten (TK) program. Our TK classes are designed to build curiosity, confidence, and foundational skills while helping children grow socially, emotionally, and academically in a supportive environment.
We know beginning a new school year brings excitement and questions. Our goal is to ensure you feel informed, supported, and confident as we start.

Meet Our TK PM Team

Your child will be guided by our caring and dedicated staff:
  • Ricardo Jáuregui – TK PM Teacher

  • Evelia Melchor – TK AM/PM Teacher

Transition from Academic Class

  • At 11:30 a.m., your child’s academic teacher will walk them to the cafeteria for lunch.

  • Our Expanded Learning Program (ELP) Instructor will be waiting in the cafeteria to greet your child, take attendance, and help them transition into the TK PM program.

  • Families do not need to check students in at this time — this transition is handled by teachers and ELP staff.

Dismissal Procedures

  • Dismissal Time: 6:00 p.m.

  • Pick-up will take place at the Jaguar Academy office in Room N. Please follow posted signs to guide you.

  • Children will only be released to an authorized adult. Please notify us in advance if there are any changes in pick-up.

Daily Schedule (Family-Friendly)

Here’s what a typical TK PM day looks like:
  • 11:30–11:50 Arrival & Lunch Transition (Cafeteria)
  • 11:50–12:10 Recess
  • 12:10–12:40 Quiet Time Activity
  • 12:40–1:40 Stations (rotation)
  • 1:40–2:10 Academic Lesson
  • 2:10–3:00 Activity
  • 3:00–3:20 Recess/ Check in PM class
  • 3:20–3:40 Snack
  • 3:40– 4:00 Movement time
  • 4:00–5:00 Art time/Science
  • 5:00–5:15 Story time
  • 5:15–5:30 Stations
  • 5:30-6:00 Clean up/ Cooldown
  • 6:00 pm Dismissal

We are grateful for the opportunity to share this journey with your child and your family. We look forward to a joyful year full of growth, connection, and learning!
Warmly,
The ELP TK PM Team
 
Academia Jaguar TK PM
Carta de Bienvenida
Hola familias de TK PM de la Academia Jaguar,
¡Bienvenidos al nuevo año escolar! Estamos muy contentos de que su hijo se una a nuestro programa de Kinder Transicional (TK). Nuestras clases de TK están diseñadas para fomentar la curiosidad, la confianza y las habilidades fundamentales, mientras ayudan a los niños a crecer social, emocional y académicamente en un ambiente de apoyo.
Sabemos que comenzar un nuevo año escolar trae entusiasmo y preguntas. Nuestro objetivo es asegurarnos de que se sientan informados, apoyados y seguros al iniciar.

Conozca a nuestro equipo de TK PM

Su hijo será guiado por nuestro personal dedicado y atento:
  • Ricardo Jáuregui – Maestro de TK PM

  • Evelia Melchor – Maestra de TK AM/PM

Transición desde la clase académica

A las 11:30 a.m., el maestro académico de su hijo lo llevará a la cafetería para el almuerzo.
Nuestro Instructor del Programa de Aprendizaje Expandido (ELP) estará esperando en la cafetería para recibir a su hijo, tomar asistencia y ayudarlo en la transición al programa TK PM.
Las familias no necesitan registrar a los estudiantes en este momento — esta transición es manejada por los maestros y el personal de ELP.

Procedimientos de salida

  • Hora de salida: 6:00 p.m.

  • La recogida se llevará a cabo en la oficina de la Academia Jaguar en el Salón N. Por favor, sigan los letreros colocados para guiarse.

  • Los niños solo serán entregados a un adulto autorizado. Por favor notifíquenos con anticipación si hay algún cambio en la persona que recoge.

Horario diario (versión familiar)

Así es un día típico de TK PM:
  • 11:30–11:50 Llegada y almuerzo (Cafetería)

  • 11:50–12:10 Recreo

  • 12:10–12:40 Actividad de tiempo tranquilo

  • 12:40–1:40 Estaciones (rotación)

  • 1:40–2:10 Lección académica

  • 2:10–3:00 Actividad

  • 3:00–3:20 Recreo / Registro clase PM

  • 3:20–3:40 Merienda

  • 3:40–4:00 Tiempo de movimiento

  • 4:00–5:00 Arte / Ciencia

  • 5:00–5:15 Tiempo de cuento

  • 5:15–5:30 Estaciones

  • 5:30–6:00 Limpieza / Relajación

  • 6:00 p.m. Salida

Estamos agradecidos por la oportunidad de compartir este camino con su hijo y su familia. ¡Esperamos un año lleno de alegría, crecimiento, conexión y aprendizaje!
Con cariño,
El equipo de TK PM – ELP

Grades K - 8

Hello Jaguar Academy Families,
 
We are excited to welcome you back! Tomorrow is the first day of both school and our Jaguar Academy program. Here are some important details to help the first week go smoothly:

Classroom Assignments

  • Kinder Students: Our instructors will pick up Kinder students directly from their academic classroom and walk them to their Jaguar Academy host classroom. This will continue until students are comfortable with the routine.

  • Grades 1–8: Your student’s academic teacher will let them know which Jaguar Academy classroom they will go to. Our staff will be at those classrooms ready to greet students.

  • TK Families: You have already received a separate welcome letter with details about the TK program.

Friendly Reminders

  • As outlined in the Parent Handbook, students should not bring cellphones or outside technology to the program.

  • Please make sure your student wears comfortable clothing each day so they can fully participate in activities.

Dismissal Information

  • Pick-Up Time: Our program ends at 6:00 p.m.

  • High Traffic Expected: This first week, we expect many families will pick up students between 4:00–5:00 p.m.. Please be prepared for possible delays.

  • New Sign-Out System: We are launching a new digital sign-out system, and our staff are also learning students’ names and routines. This may slow down dismissal at first.

  • Extra Support: We have added extra staff to help with the process, but we kindly ask for your patience as we adjust.

Thank You

We appreciate your support as we begin the new year together. Planning ahead for dismissal this week will help make things easier for both families and staff.

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Hola Familias de Jaguar Academy,
 
¡Estamos muy emocionados de darles la bienvenida de nuevo! Mañana es el primer día de clases y también el inicio de nuestro programa Jaguar Academy. A continuación, les compartimos información importante para que la primera semana sea más fácil:

Asignación de Salones

  • Estudiantes de Kinder: Nuestros instructores recogerán a los estudiantes de Kinder directamente de su salón académico y los llevarán a su salón asignado en Jaguar Academy. Esto continuará hasta que los estudiantes se familiaricen con la rutina.

  • Grados 1–8: El maestro académico de su estudiante les informará a qué salón de Jaguar Academy deben ir. Nuestro personal estará esperando en esos salones para recibirlos.

  • Familias de TK: Ustedes ya recibieron una carta de bienvenida con los detalles de su programa.

Recordatorios

  • Como se indica en el Manual para Padres, los estudiantes no deben traer celulares ni tecnología externa al programa.

  • Por favor asegúrese de que su estudiante use ropa cómoda todos los días para que pueda participar plenamente en las actividades.

Información de Salida

  • Hora de salida: Nuestro programa termina a las 6:00 p.m.

  • Alto Tráfico Esperado: Durante esta primera semana anticipamos que muchas familias recogerán a los estudiantes entre las 4:00–5:00 p.m.. Les pedimos que se preparen para posibles demoras.

  • Nuevo Sistema de Salida: Estamos implementando un nuevo sistema digital de salida y nuestro personal también está aprendiendo los nombres y rutinas de los estudiantes. Esto puede hacer que el proceso sea un poco más lento al inicio.

  • Apoyo Adicional: Hemos agregado personal extra para ayudar con el proceso, pero pedimos amablemente paciencia mientras nos ajustamos.

Gracias

Agradecemos su apoyo mientras comenzamos este nuevo año juntos. Les recomendamos planear con anticipación el tiempo de recogida durante esta semana para que sea más fácil tanto para las familias como para nuestro personal.
Program Schedule

Program Schedule

TK AM

  Monday - Friday
8:00 AM Check-in/Attendance
8:15 AM Breakfast
8:40 AM Activity
9:15 AM Recess
9:40 AM Stations (rotation)
10:40 AM Academic Lesson
11:10 AM Lunch
11:30 AM Dismissal

TK PM

  Monday - Friday
11:30 AM Check-in/Lunch
11:50 AM Recess
12:10 PM Quiet Time Activity
12:40 PM Stations (rotation)
1:40 PM Academic Lesson
2:10 PM Activity
3:00 PM Recess/ Check in PM class
3:20 PM Bocadillo
3:40 PM Movement Time
4:00 PM Art Time/Science
5:00 PM Story Time
5:15 PM Actividad Libre
5:30 PM Clean Up/Cooldown
6:00 PM Dismissal

Group Kinder

  Monday - Thursday   Friday
2:00 PM Check-in/Attendance 12:00 PM Check-in/Attendance
2:15 PM Snack 12:10 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Recess/Social Time 12:30 PM Recess/Social Time
3:00 PM Quite Time Activity 1:15 PM Quite Time Activity
3:30 PM * Academic Time/ Independent work 1:45 PM * Academic Time/ Independent work
4:30 PM Stations 2:45 PM Snack
5:30 PM Clean up 3:00 PM Recess/Social Time
6:00 PM Dismissal 3:20 PM Enrichment
    4:20 PM Movement time (Godnoodle)
*Academic Time = Homework Time. If no homework, staff provide academic activities so everyone stays on a consistent routine. Kinder Math book will stay in program and all completed work will be given to family a day before they are due. 
4:30 PM Stations
5:30 PM Clean up
6:00 PM Dismissal

Group 1-3

  Monday - Thursday   Friday
2:00 PM Prep 12:00 PM Prep
2:30 PM Check-in/Attendance 12:30 PM Check-in/Attendance/ Lunch
2:45 PM Snack 1:00 PM Recess/Social Time
3:00 PM Recess/Social Time 1:20 PM Enrichment
3:20 PM Jaguar Challenge 2:20 PM *Academic Time
3:50 PM *Academic Time 3:30 PM Snack
4:50 PM Movement time (Godnoodle) 3:45 PM Recess/Social Time
5:00 PM Free Play (5:00-5:45) 4:05 PM Jaguar Challenge
6:00 PM Dismissal 4:50 PM Brain Break
*Academic Time = Homework Time. If no homework, staff provide academic activities so everyone stays on a consistent routine.
5:00 PM Free Play (5:00-5:45)
6:00 PM Dismissal
   

Group 4-5

  Monday - Thursday   Friday
2:30 PM Check-in/Attendance 12:30 PM Check-in/Attendance/ Lunch
2:45 PM Jaguar Challenge 1:00 PM Enrichment
3:00 PM Snack 2:00 PM Recess/Social Time
3:20 PM Recess/Social Time 2:20 PM *Academic Time
3:50 PM *Academic Time 3:20 PM Snack
4:50 PM Brain Break 3:40 PM Recess/Social Time
5:00 PM Free Play (5:00-5:45) 4:00 PM Jaguar Challenge
6:00 PM Dismissal 4:20 PM Cool down/ Board game
*Academic Time = Homework Time. If no homework, staff provide academic activities so everyone stays on a consistent routine.
5:00 PM Free Play (5:00-5:45)
6:00 PM Dismissal

Group Middle School

  Monday - Thursday   Friday
2:30 PM Check-in/Attendance 12:30 PM Attendance/Lunch
2:45 PM
snack and walk
1:00 PM Jaguar Challenge
3:00 PM 1:30 PM Recess/ Social time
3:20 PM *Academic Time 2:00 PM *Academic Time
4:20 PM Recess/Social Time 3:00 PM Snack
4:40 PM Cool down/ Board game 3:40 PM Recess/Social TIme
6:00 PM Dismissal 4:00 PM Enrichment
*Academic Time = Homework Time. If no homework, staff provide academic activities so everyone stays on a consistent routine.
5:00 PM Cool down/ Board game
6:00 PM Dismissal
J.Academy Parent Handbook

J.Academy Parent Handbook