Frequently Asked Questions

The Expanded Learning Opportunities program is an educational initiative that provides students with additional learning experiences outside of the traditional school day. “Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interest of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year.”

You will receive a "Enrollment Confirmation" email and a program provider for the site will contact you via phone and email to offer enrollment for your scholar and provide more information about next steps.

The site may be at enrollment capacity. A site provider will contact you by phone and email when space becomes available. You can check your students' status on the 6crickets enrollment system. We do not provide a "waitlist number." 

6Crickets Enrollment System

You can check your students' status on the 6crickets enrollment system. We do not provide a "waitlist number." 

6Crickets Enrollment System

NUSD branded ELO-P as LEAP to capture what opportunities ELO-P presents. LEAP encompasses learning recovery, enrichment opportunities, athletics, academics, arts, and activities (LEAP) and currently prioritizes unduplicated TK-8 grade students.

The program aims to be inclusive and serve students of all backgrounds and abilities. However, based on the ELO-P initiative, the LEAP program prioritizes unduplicated TK-8 students who are Foster Youth, English Language Learners, or students who receive free or reduced lunch. Once unduplicated students have been offered access, LEAP services may expand to all other students. Eligibility may also be determined by factors such as grade level availability and academic performance. 

Participation in LEAP Academy is NOT required. A parent or guardian must opt-in to participate.

No. It is the intent of the state law that students be present for the full program day, including day classes and the after-school program. Exceptions are made for doctors' appointments or special circumstances that are not regularly occurring absences.

Although the ELO-P initiative allows districts to charge parents, NUSD does not currently impose a fee structure on our families. Students are currently able to attend the LEAP academy programs free of charge.

Students are encouraged to participate every day. Some sites have an Early Release and Late Arrival policy as required by the ASES grant. Your child will need to follow the attendance policy and procedures of the site program.

Each student is eligible to participate in the LEAP Academy program. However, foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, English Learners, and students qualifying for free/reduced lunch services are prioritized to participate in the program based on grant requirements. Once all students in these categories are offered access, the remaining students who expressed interest will be enrolled based on the date and time the student's application was received. Please also note that due to ongoing workforce shortages, students might be added to a waitlist until staffing meets ratio requirements, which would then move them from the waitlist to enroll in the LEAP Academy program.

The LEAP Academy integrates homework time as well as enrichment providers to provide activities throughout the after-school program. It is recommended that students not be picked up prior to 4:30 to allow students to participate in these activities. Some sites have required attendance based on the ASES grant where attendance may affect student enrollment. Please adhere to the attendance policy specific to your students site. All students must be picked up prior to 6:00.

Yes, each participating student will be offered a supper and/or a snack each day during the program.

Yes, each family should consider an alternative plan for after-school care if there is no space in the LEAP Academy to provide care supervision and programming. 

No, once your child is accepted into the program, your child will continue to be enrolled for the current school year unless the parent opts out of the program.

No, students must be physically present to receive services through LEAP.

Yes. Students with IEP or 504 accommodations are welcome to participate in the LEAP Academy. There may be a brief waiting period once a student is selected for enrollment to allow time to review documented accommodations, identify individual needs, plan appropriate supports, train or assign specialized staff, and/or make any necessary environment or classroom modifications to ensure a safe and supportive experience for your student.

Students in grades TK-5, currently enrolled and attending a Natomas Unified School District school are eligible to apply. Based on the ELO-P initiative, the LEAP program prioritizes unduplicated TK-5 students who are Foster Youth, English Language Learners, or students who receive free or reduced lunch. Once unduplicated students have been offered access, LEAP services may expand to all other students. Eligibility may also be determined by factors such as grade level and academic performance. 

Once all students in these categories are offered access, the remaining students who applied will be enrolled based on date and time the students application was received. Please also note that due to ongoing workforce shortages, students might be added to a waitlist until staffing increases that would then move them from the waitlist to enroll into the LEAP Academy program.

The LEAP Summer School Program only serves students currently in grades TK-5

No. Students will be assigned to school sites based on enrollment numbers, regular school enrollment, and transportation requirements.

You will receive an "Enrollment Confirmation" email, and a program provider for the site will contact you via phone and email to offer enrollment for your scholar and provide more information about next steps. 

You can check your students' status on the 6crickets enrollment system. We do not provide a "waitlist number." 

6Crickets Enrollment System

You can check your students' status on the 6crickets enrollment system. We do not provide a "waitlist number." 

6Crickets Enrollment System

No. We do not have defined "spots" for waitlisted students. Students not in a priority group based on grant criteria will be enrolled in order of the date and time of their application.

Students in grades TK-5, currently enrolled and attending a Natomas Unified School District school, are eligible to apply. Based on the ELO-P initiative, the LEAP program prioritizes unduplicated TK-5 students who are Foster Youth, English Language Learners, students who receive free or reduced lunch services, and students identified as needing additional academic supports.

Once priority students have been offered access, LEAP services may be expanded to all other students. Eligibility may also be determined by factors such as grade level and academic performance. 

The LEAP Summer School Program only serves students currently in grades TK-5

Although the ELO-P initiative allows districts to charge parents, NUSD does not currently impose a fee structure on our families. Students are currently able to attend the LEAP academy programs free of charge.

Yes, each participating student will be offered breakfast, lunch, and supper during the day.

Transportation routes will be available between school sites for students in grades 1-5. Transportation will only be available between the students' school of regular attendance and the assigned summer school site. Transportation is not available to the students' homes.

Classes may be mixed as appropriate. Example TK-K, 1/2, 3/4.

Older students will be separated from younger students.

No. Summer school is only offered in person.

Yes. Students with IEP or 504 accommodations are welcome to participate in the LEAP Academy. There may be a brief waiting period before enrollment begins to allow time to review documented accommodations, identify individual needs, plan appropriate supports, train or assign specialized staff, and/or make any necessary environment or classroom modifications to ensure a safe and supportive experience for your student.

Please note that the LEAP summer program is an academic and enrichment opportunity separate from the Extended School Year (ESY) program offered by the Special Education Department.