L. B. Wallace School
Mt. Meigs Campus
General Information
The L. B. Wallace School sits on the Mt. Meigs (pronounced “Megs”) campus and serves up to 156 male youth. To begin, the school focuses on meeting the unique educational needs of each student so they can successfully return to their community as law‑abiding citizens. To support this mission, the school offers a wide range of programs. Specifically, these programs include elementary through high school classes, special education services, remediation classes, career and technical education programs, General Educational Development (G.E.D., pronounced “G‑E‑D”) preparation classes, and distance learning options. Additionally, educators work closely with therapeutic staff to guide each student toward a positive and goal‑oriented life.
Student Educational Placement Process
When students arrive on campus, staff request their educational records. Next, faculty review these records and compare them to the initial D.Y.S. screening. After this review, faculty place each student in an appropriate educational program. Once placed, students begin working toward an academic goal that helps them reach the highest possible level of education. These goals may include progressing from elementary through high school to earn a high school diploma or a GED, completing an occupational diploma, or finishing an Individualized Education Program.
In addition, students can earn career technical certifications in seven different areas. Finally, they have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, known as the ASVAB (pronounced “A‑Z‑vab”), and meet with military personnel when appropriate.
Treatment and Education Programs
In addition to traditional educational programs, students also receive treatment through several support services. For example, they participate in therapy sessions, the Chemical Addiction Program, and the Accountability Based Sex Offender Program (pronounced “A B S O P”). Furthermore, educators work closely with therapeutic staff to guide each student toward a positive and goal oriented life. Finally, L. B. Wallace School is proud of its accreditation with the Southeastern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Correctional Education Association.