For families of faith who want both rigorous academic accreditation and the freedom to incorporate their religious values into education, Forest Trail Academy offers the academic half of that equation — with zero interference in the other half.
FTA is a secular, accredited academic institution. The curriculum covers core academics as required for a Cognia-accredited diploma: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and electives. What FTA does not do is tell your family how to approach faith, values, or worldview. That belongs to you.
**How Faith Families Use FTA:**
– Complete FTA’s secular accredited core curriculum for the academic transcript
– Add your family’s faith-based curriculum alongside FTA for religious education
– Use FTA’s flexible schedule to attend morning prayer, religious classes, Shabbat, Friday prayers, or religious events without academic penalty
– Graduate with an accredited Cognia diploma that opens doors to any university — secular or religious
**Christian Homeschool Families:** Many Christian homeschool families use FTA for academic accreditation (the diploma that colleges recognize) while using their preferred Christian curriculum (Abeka, Sonlight, Classical Conversations, Mystery of History) for values formation. FTA handles the academic credentials; your faith curriculum handles the spiritual formation.
**Muslim Families:** FTA’s asynchronous model accommodates all five prayer times. No class conflicts with Jumu’ah (Friday prayers). Ramadan fasting schedules can be accommodated with flexible pacing. Islamic studies can be added alongside FTA coursework.
**Jewish Families:** FTA accommodates Shabbat, High Holy Days, and other Jewish observances. Jewish studies can be added alongside FTA. Many Jewish day school families use FTA for secular subjects while maintaining Jewish learning.
**Science Curriculum Note:** FTA teaches standard evidence-based science curriculum including evolution as taught in US universities. Families who wish to address this from a religious perspective can add supplemental materials; FTA cannot modify accredited curriculum standards.
**FAQ:**
– *Does FTA have any religious content?* No — FTA is entirely secular
– *Can my child observe religious holidays without falling behind?* Yes — self-paced means religious observances don’t create academic penalties
– *Is FTA’s diploma accepted at Christian, Jewish, and Islamic universities?* Yes — Cognia accreditation is universally recognized
– *Can I add my religious curriculum on top of FTA?* Yes — many families do exactly this
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Founded in 2007, Forest Trail Academy has served over 10,000 students with a Cognia-accredited K-12 program. Open enrollment year-round. Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online.
