Prospective Students - Willie Stewart Academy

Many students struggle in a large comprehensive high school setting. And many are dealing with personal issues or family tragedies that have impacted their ability to succeed in high school. We understand.

Our team of professionals will work with you to create an Individualized Learning Plan.This plan will enable you to work at your own pace in a blended learning model of computer-driven curriculum with support from our certificated teachers.

Who Qualifies

Students who are between the ages of 17 and 21 and who are significantly credit deficient. Transportation is provided for students through Pierce Transit with an ORCA card.

Students that are age 16 who are significantly credit deficient may qualify with special circumstances.

Learn more about our program options

Contact Us
253-571-3270

Willie Stewart Academy
Renee Froembling
Principal
rfroemb@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Helen Rivera
Office Coordinator
hrivera@tacoma.k12.wa.us

Fresh Start
James Keniston
jkeniston@tacomacc.edu

Goodwill
Gina Marie Irvin, GinaMarieI@goodwillwa.org

Tacoma Reengagement
Anele Roberts
anele.roberts@graduationalliance.com

Apply to Willie Stewart Academy, Fresh Start, Goodwill or Tacoma Reengagement

Open Doors Enrollment

Follow the instructions below to apply. Please note you must qualify for the Open Doors Program (qualifications are listed above).

Fill out the Evaluation Request and Release Form
Email the completed Evaluation Request and Release forms to Helen Rivera
You will receive a phone call of acceptance or recommendations

Evaluation Request Form (download and save prior to completing)

Learn More About Our GED Pathway

Our GED program provides students with the ability to receive instruction, study skills, career guidance, social emotional support and the ability to foster positive relationships with caring teachers and adults, while working toward the attainment of a GED certification.

We recognize that our students come from a wide-range of life circumstances, therefore we strive to maintain wrap-around services which can include: mental health, drug and alcohol counseling, and community outreach. Our goal is to allow for student to engage in learning in an individualized approach that will help them be successful in obtaining and preparing for the General Educational Development (GED) Tests.

Learn more and meet with us

Other Open Doors Enrollment Forms

Once you have been contacted with approval for enrollment, complete these forms.

*The Non-Resident Admissions is only applicable to those who live outside of the Tacoma School District boundaries.

Open Doors Release (download and save prior to completing)

Open Doors Enrollment
(download and save prior to completing)

Please do not complete this enrollment packet until you have been contacted with approval for enrollment.

Non-Resident Admissions

The Non-Resident Admissions is only applicable to those who live outside of the Tacoma School District boundaries.

This form will open on the OSPI website to be completed. Choose "Tacoma Open Doors"