After-School and Mentoring Programs
Natomas Unified School District offers a variety of diverse after-school/mentoring programs for students across the district. The following programs align with our District vision that NUSD will provide an engaging and safe learning community where all students will demonstrate responsibility, achieve academic and social-emotional growth, embrace diversity, and are prepared to make decisions about their college and career success.
The following list includes some of the afterschool and mentoring programs that exist within the district. All programs are not offered at each school site. Families should contact their school sites to determine what's being offered.
LEAP Academy Offering Afterschool Programming at Elementary and K-8 Sites
LEAP Academy
The LEAP Academy provides expanded learning beyond the normal school day at all of our elementary schools, K-8 schools, and at Natomas Middle School until 6:00pm and for 9 hours per day during winter, spring, and summer breaks. The LEAP Academy combines our new state funded expanded learning opportunities program (ELOP) funding with our past A.S.E.S. and M.A.S.T.E.R.S. programs creating one comprehensive offering for learning and enrichment. There are state mandates the district must follow that includes priority enrollment for students meeting specific criteria. The NUSD LEAP Academy website has more details and instructions for registering.
LEAP Academy Helping Students to Strengthen Skills Over the Summer
Students Develop Performing Arts Skills through LEAP
The 4th R
Year-round child care program for Kindergarten through 6th grade children. School Sites: Natomas Park, Heron, Paso Verde, Witter Ranch, and Two Rivers. H. Allen Hight currently closed
Girls Mentoring
Girls mentoring opportunities is available throughout the district during the school year and summer. The district has partnered with outside organizations to teach girls tools and skills through programs grounded in social-emotional learning. The programs help girls learn about themselves, build intentional and positive relationships with their peers, learn new concepts regarding identity, social justice, and advocacy. Students will participate in discussions, games, art, and multimedia tools from a gender and racial equity lens to develop social-emotional growth. To learn of opportunities at individual school sites, contact CAFE at communications@natomasunified.org.
Girls Mentoring is offered at the elementary level, middle and high schools. Families are encouraged to check with their specific school sites to determine what's been offered.
Girls Mentoring at Natomas Middle School Builds Friendships
Proud Students after Girls Mentoring with All Things Pretty Inc.
College-Focused Mentoring Programs
American River College TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS)
TRIO Educational Talent Search (ETS) program is designed to prepare and motivate low-income, first-generation college students for success in college. TRIO ETS participants in 6th-12th grade receive college, career and financial aid information, academic advising, and educational field trips in preparation for successful enrollment and graduation from post-secondary institutions. School Sites: Bannon Creek School, Jefferson School, Leroy Greene Academy, Natomas High School and Natomas Middle School.
Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
EAOP helps students prepare for high education, supports students in their journey to complete all University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions requirements, and apply for college and financial aid. School Sites: American Lakes School, Natomas Middle School, Natomas High School and Inderkum High School.
The 100 Black Men of America
Mentoring program that utilizes a life skills curriculum that promotes self-discipline and respect, educational excellence and achievement, as well as personal responsibility and career exposure. School Sites: Natomas Middle and Natomas High School and Inderkum High School. Any student that wishes to participate in middle or high school may participate in the monthly Saturday sessions. Contact communications@natomasunified.org for enrollment information.
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)
Mentoring program that is a college preparatory program for young men of color. Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) supports students academically while providing a connection to a community focused on building access to college and career. School Sites: Inderkum High School, Natomas Middle and Natomas High School, Discovery High School, and Jefferson School. IYT has an agreement with Sacramento State University for guaranteed admission for IYT graduates who meet the agreed upon requirements.
United College Action Network (U-CAN)
U-CAN provides leadership services and college preparation assistance to students desiring to enroll in four-year postsecondary colleges, with a focus on admissions to over 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. School Sites: Inderkum High School, Leroy Greene Academy, Natomas High School, and Discovery High School.
Upward Bound
Mentoring Program designed to support first-generation college students. School Site: Inderkum High School.