Larry G. Meeks Academy is enrolling now for fall 2022. Please visit the enrollment webpage to get started.

Larry G. Meeks Academy (K-8) offers flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of families and students but it is an online based school with both live and virtual teaching and check-ins, it is not a traditional independent study program.

The Alternative Learning Program (ALP, grades 98-12) is an expansion of the already existing independent study programs within NUSD combined with virtual lessons, options to attend necessary classes on their campus or community college campus, plus be able to participate in athletics and other extracurricular activities.

Like our traditional schools, residents may file for an intradistrict transfer to attend Larry G. Meeks Academy.  If you live outside the NUSD boundaries, you may file an interdistrict transfer request which will be considered.

Larry G. Meeks Academy will provide online options to offer A-G approved coursework and ensure NCAA eligibility as all other Natomas Unified School District high schools.

Larry G. Meeks Academy is a public school and all enrolled students will have access to the standards, curriculum, and assessments of all NUSD students.

The student’s IEP Team from NUSD will meet to determine eligibility and appropriateness of placement as well as the supports provided.

Larry G. Meeks Academy is a NUSD school providing options for virtual, or online, learning that may take place in a classroom or from any remote location and is combined with live instruction and in-person instructional supports. The current distance learning model is a response to the pandemic while Larry G. Meeks Academy is a long-term educational option for families and students wanting online and in-person instruction with flexibility to meet their needs.

Acceleration opportunities will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with our current procedures to best meet the student’s academic and social needs.

The technology package checked out to Larry G. Meeks Academy students will include an Apple MacBook Air for students in grades 3-8 or Apple iPad for students in grades TK-2, a rugged case, an external monitor, headphones, and a keyboard and mouse.

As a NUSD school, Larry G. Meeks Academy meets the California state requirements for 180 days of instruction. Enrollment in Larry G. Meeks Academy is recommended for an annual, or year long, commitment as in other NUSD schools.  However, we understand that sometimes changes are needed and parent/guardians do have the ability to change (although there are some specific requirements that changes occur along grading periods such as the end of a trimester or semester depending upon grade level program).

Larry G. Meeks Academy is a full time educational option with flexible scheduling offered across the school day and week. Included on this website are some sample schedules.

Larry G. Meeks Academy is a state funded public school in Natomas Unified School District and there is no tuition/costs.

Yes.

Larry G. Meeks Academy is not an IB Diploma Program online school nor offers online IB courses at this time.

Students enrolled in Larry G. Meeks Academy will be able to develop and build relationships with each other, their teachers, and their school community online, in small, in-person groups, during after school electives and activities, and on field trips when scheduled.

Yes.  The field trips may be conducted with another district school or may be LGMA only.  Parents can help LGMA set up field trips by staying active on the School Site Council, Monthly Coffee chats with the Executive Director, and much more!

Not every high school course will be offered virtually.

The flexibility of Larry G. Meeks Academy’s schedule provides flexibility in the days of the week and the times of the school day that students meet with their teacher(s), counselor, or other coaches or support staff. The primary learning in elementary may take place at home with in-person supports and check-ins while in grades 9-12 there may be classes taken in person on the high school campus or community college.  By reviewing the sample schedules, you can view bell schedules for students that do synchronous learning for the full school day, or a sample Flexible schedule that allows students to complete work in a semi-independent-study like setting with smaller check ins with the teacher to ensure learning is positive and productive.  Lastly, there are opportunities for hybrid learning opportunities where students can, optionally, come onto LGMA’s campus to complete projects or activities with their teachers such as science labs, math projects, reading circles, and much, much more!

Larry G. Meeks Academy staffing model will be based on school enrollment and will include multiple-subject teachers (grades TK-6 self-contained), both multiple and single-subject teachers (grades 7-12), school support staff, and an Executive Director.

The virtual academy is named in honor of community member, local artist and former NUSD Trustee Larry Meeks. Pastor Meeks served as a Trustee from 1986-2000 becoming the first African American elected to the Board of Trustees. He was integral in the unification of the district in 1992.  Meeks is highly respected and well-known in the Sacramento region serving as Pastor of Williams Memorial Church since 2005, a talented artist with public displays throughout the City of Sacramento, and a syndicated columnist in publications throughout the nation. A dedicated supporter of K-12 education, he’s been a long-time resident of Natomas with his wife of more than 50 years, 2 children, and grandchildren.

Larry G. Meeks Academy (TK-8) will be located and operated on Bannon Creek School.

Alternative Learning Program (9-12) will be located and operated at a location to be determined.  Students will enroll at their designated high school.  High school students who attend in-person classes, as well as virtual, will attend those at Inderkum High School or Natomas High School.

Yes.

Larry G. Meeks Academy can offer flexibility based on the needs of families. Please see the sample schedules posted here.