About the School
Program Information
Theodore Judah is an elementary school serving children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The following is a list of programs we provide:
Child Care
Childcare is available on campus for school-aged children. The district provides this care on a fee basis. Care is available before and after school. For more information, please call Tammy Sanchez at 643-7814.
Pre-School
There is a parent-participation pre-school on campus. Call the Old Marshal School at 264-4113 for more information.
Early Kindergarten
We have recognized that some of our students are ready to start school but are not ready for the full academics of kindergarten. To meet their needs we are piloting an early kindergarten class beginning 2010-2011. This class sets a very strong foundation for success in kindergarten.
Gifted and Talented Education
Our school provides for the needs of the academically talented through clustered GATE classes. We provide GATE clusters in grades 2-6.
The Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
RSP provides special instruction and services to students who are assigned to the regular education classroom for the majority of the school day but who have been identified with a learning disability entitling them to special education. Students in RSP have an Individual Education Plan designed to meet their specific needs.
Learning Center
Student identified through the SST process as needing additional instructional support can be assigned to the learning center for small group tutoring in the area of need.
Speech and Language Specialist
The speech and language specialist evaluates the areas of language, articulation, fluency and voice. If a child qualifies for services the specialist provides therapy.
Intermediate Special Day Class
Our school provides special education services for 4th-6th graders in two self-contained classes designed to meet their needs as identified in their Individual Education Plans.
School Library
Each class visits the library once a week. Kindergarten students are read a story and 1st-6th Grade student check out books once they have returned permission slips. The library is also available for small group or individual research projects.
Breakfast and Lunch Programs
Your child may purchase breakfast and lunch at school. The cost is $1.00 for breakfast and $1.25 for lunch. Milk alone is 30¢. Adult lunch is $2.40. You may choose to prepay or have your child bring the money to school daily. All students must fill out the form from the cafeteria in your parent information envelope. You may qualify for free or reduced meals additional applications are available in the school office.
After School Programs / START
We offer a variety of afterschool enrichment programs. Please call the school office for more information. Additionally, Sacramento City Parks and Recreation sponsors a free after school program for students in grades 1st-6th. Stop by the office for enrollment information or call the START office at 808-6197. To call the site director between the hours of 2:00pm and 6:00pm the direct line is *** Students must register to participate in the program.
Science Lab
In addition to receiving standards base in science, we also have a science enrichment program called Science Alive. Each class participates in a school garden program 45 minutes a week.
Lap-top computers
Each class is scheduled a time in the library to use the lap-top computers..
Music
Each student in grades K-6th gets 30 minutes of direct instruction in music through a program funded by the PTA.