About US
Larry G. Meeks Virtual Academy provides our families with an additional school option, this one virtually with optional in-person activities. The academy allows students to engage in a virtual as well as online instructional model for grades TK-8. NUSD also offers a a hybrid virtual independent study, an in-person instructional model, for grades 9-12 called the
Alternative Learning Program (ALP) which is a separate program from the Meeks Academy.
The Academy is intended to be an educational commitment, a long term learning alternative to traditional schools, not a temporary alternative to the current global pandemic. Parents and students are required to submit a commitment contract indicating their agreement to follow Meeks Academy's expectations and guidelines.
Grades Tk-8
NUSD Multiple-Subject Credentialed Teachers for grades K-6
NUSD Multiple and Single-Subject Credentialed Teachers for grades 7-8 for Math, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical Education
Self-contained grade level instruction for grades K-6
Teacher led virtual lessons and instruction
Independent virtual lessons and instruction
Board adopted curriculum and textbooks (digital platform based on grade level)
Flexible student learning schedules
Intervention / tutoring supports
Extracurricular opportunities
Field Trip Opportunities
Laptops and other required hardware and software
Math and Science learning kits
Gifted and Talented Education opportunities
Social Emotional Learning Supports
English Learner Supports
Special Education Supports
504 Supports
Library access and digital subscriptions
Regularly scheduled in-person student/teacher check-ins
Access to Counselors for High School, College, and Career Planning (grades 7-8)
Subject level acceleration opportunities (grades 7-8)
Elective / exploratory courses (grades 7-8)
Grades 9-12 - ALP
Students will enroll and attend in their attendance boundary high school
A virtual independent study and in-person instructional learning model with a blended learning schedule at Inderkum High School or Natomas High School
Laptops and other required hardware and software
Access to elective courses (in-person and virtual)
Access to participate in athletics/sports
Access to Associated Student Body activities and events
Access to extracurricular activities
Access to Career Technical Courses (in-person and virtual)
Dual Enrollment with local colleges
Access to Counselors for College and Career Planning
A – G courses
AP courses (in-person and virtual)
Courses requiring lab settings (in-person)
Social Emotional Learning Supports
English Learner Supports
Special Education Supports
504 Supports
Library access and digital subscriptions
Teacher office hours (additional available time for students and parents to contact teachers for support)
Regularly scheduled in-person student/teacher check-ins