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Did You Know?
In June 2007, Willamette Academy graduated its first class of students, with 92% of them pursuing higher education in the fall of '07.
Willamette Academy
Executive Building
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-370-6103 voice
503-370-3001 fax
About
Purpose
Willamette Academy reaches out to historically under-represented communities by empowering youth who have the desire and potential to advance to higher education. This academic program is designed to address a number of factors that may discourage certain students from attending college or otherwise impede their academic progress. We are committed to helping our students achieve at a level that will enable them to attend the four-year college or university of their choice.
Our Mission
- Develop analytical skills and excellence in mathematics, science, technology, language arts, history, and social sciences.
- Encourage healthy self-images in our students and empower them to make constructive choices about their futures.
- Demystify the college experience by educating students and their families about the admission process, financial aid, classroom environment, and campus life.
- Educate and inspire ethnically diverse youth to become leaders in both their schools and communities.
Our Students
Willamette Academy admits students when they are enrolled in seventh grade in the Salem-Keizer area. The admissions committee considers several factors, including, but not limited to, income, family history, interview, and recommendations. The students we admit must demonstrate academic potential and have an ambition to attend a four-year institution of higher education. A majority of our students will be the first in their family to attend college. Finally, Willamette Academy expects a five-year commitment of support and involvement from the students' families.
[read more about Willamette Academy in our Membership Handbook]