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Open Doors Eligibility Requirements

You may be able to enroll in Open Doors if:

  • You live in or out of the boundaries of the Federal Way School District.
  • You have dropped out of high school.
  • You never enrolled in high school.
  • You are homeless.
  • You have participated in Special Education or have an I.E.P.
  • You are an English Language Learner.
  • You have been expelled or suspended.

And:

  • You have not met high school graduation requirements.
  • You are 16-20 years old on September 1 of the current school year. Once eligible, scholars may continue enrollment through August after turning 21. 

And ONE of the following must also be true:

  • You are more than one year (366 days) past your original graduation date.
  • You are significantly credit deficient (see below for how to calculate your credit deficiency ratio)
  • One of the agencies listed below has determined you have unique needs that can't be met by attending a traditional high school:
    • Department of Social Services Case Managers
    • the Juvenile Justice system
    • School personnel like a counselor or administrator that is district-approved
    • A community agency which provides educational advocacy services

Ready to take the first step?

Enrolling at Open Doors begins with a referral. 

Attending school in Federal Way? Contact your school counselor for a referral.

Not enrolled in school? Contact Melissa, the Open Doors school counselor: (253) 945-4597 or mpederso@fwps.org