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Online School for Virginia Beach Families | Forest Trail Academy
If you’re a Virginia Beach parent weighing your K-12 options, you already know the challenge: the city’s public schools are spread across one of the largest land-area cities in the country, and for military families near Naval Station Norfolk or NAS Oceana, the next PCS move could upend everything your child has worked toward. Whether your family is stationed here temporarily or your student-athlete is logging early-morning surf sessions before anyone else is awake, there’s a smarter way to do school — one that fits your life instead of forcing your life to fit it.
Why Virginia Beach Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Virginia Beach isn’t just Virginia’s largest city — it’s a military community at its core. With Naval Station Norfolk just across the water and NAS Oceana running flight operations right through the city, a huge share of local families live with the reality of PCS orders arriving with little warning. That means switching schools mid-year, chasing transcript transfers, and hoping the new school accepts the credits your child already earned. At Forest Trail Academy, none of that happens. Your child stays enrolled at FTA through every move, every reassignment, every change of address — no gaps, no lost credits, no starting over.
Virginia Beach is also home to some seriously competitive youth athletes. The surf culture along the Oceanfront, elite club swimming programs, and beach volleyball that’s produced national-level competitors all demand early mornings, travel schedules, and training blocks that simply don’t fit a traditional school bell. If your son or daughter is training at dawn at First Landing State Park or competing up and down the East Coast, FTA’s fully self-paced curriculum means coursework happens around the sport — not the other way around. Coaches and parents in the Virginia Beach athletic community have found that FTA keeps their kids academically on track without forcing them to choose between school and the thing they’re built for.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by ODU, Regent University, Liberty University, William & Mary and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends — whatever fits your Virginia Beach lifestyle.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week of the year. No waiting for September or next semester.
- One School Through Every Change: PCS moves, relocations, and family changes don’t disrupt your child’s education at FTA.
How to Get Started from Virginia Beach
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269 — they know the Virginia Beach area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Virginia Beach-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Virginia Beach?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by Virginia universities?
A: Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by ODU, Regent University, Liberty University, William & Mary, all Virginia public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Virginia Beach?
A: Yes — open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Virginia Beach students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Virginia Beach.
Part of the Virginia FTA Community
Virginia Beach families are part of Forest Trail Academy’s broader Virginia community. Learn more about FTA for Virginia students here →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269 | Florida DOE School Code 3970
FTA Programs Available to You
Forest Trail Academy offers the complete K-12 curriculum to students in your area. All programs are 100% online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
Elementary School (Kindergarten-Grade 5)
Accredited elementary curriculum covering reading, math, science, and social studies. Students progress at their own pace with certified teacher support.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
FTA middle school prepares students for high school with rigorous core subjects and academic counseling on a flexible schedule.
High School (Grades 9-12)
Our Cognia-accredited high school diploma program includes all graduation requirements plus AP courses and college-prep guidance. Recognized by 1,000+ universities worldwide.
Homeschool Programs
FTA homeschool support gives families the academic structure, certified teachers, and official transcripts that colleges require.
Tuition and Enrollment
Tuition from $255.75/month. Open enrollment year-round. Contact admissions to start today.
