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Online School for Davenport Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family doesn’t have to fit into a one-size-fits-all school schedule — and if you’re in Davenport, you already know that life in the Quad Cities rarely runs on a predictable clock. Whether your household revolves around shift rotations at John Deere, a deployment cycle from Rock Island Arsenal, or barge work on the Mississippi that pulls a parent away for weeks at a time, Forest Trail Academy is built around your reality, not the other way around. And if your family straddles the Iowa-Illinois line with kids on both sides of the river, FTA’s fully online program means every child enrolls under one roof, no matter which state they call home.
Why Davenport Families Choose FTA
Families connected to Rock Island Arsenal know better than most how fast everything can change. A PCS order doesn’t come with a school transfer plan attached, and finding a new district mid-year — especially one that credits prior coursework fairly — is genuinely stressful. FTA solves that problem completely. Your child stays enrolled with the same teachers, the same curriculum, and the same academic record whether you’re still in Davenport, relocating to another base, or moving anywhere else in the country. There’s no re-enrollment process, no lost credits, and no scrambling to prove what grade level your kid is actually at.
For manufacturing and river industry families in the Quad Cities, the bigger issue is usually scheduling. John Deere operates facilities across Davenport and Bettendorf, and plenty of workers run rotating shifts that make traditional school pickup and homework hours impractical. The same goes for barge operators and port workers whose hours follow the river, not the calendar. FTA’s self-paced model means your student does coursework when it actually fits — early morning before you leave, late evening when you’re back, or spread across a weekend. There are no live class sessions they’ll miss if the schedule shifts. Davenport families living near Moline or Rock Island on the Illinois side find this especially useful: one accredited online program covers all the kids, regardless of which state’s school district they’d otherwise be assigned to.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Davenport and nationwide.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study before training, after your shift, on weekends.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week — no waiting for September.
- Same School Through Every Change: Military PCS, relocations, and life changes don’t interrupt enrollment.
Getting Started from Davenport
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Davenport-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Davenport?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Iowa universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Davenport?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Iowa FTA Community
Davenport families are part of FTA’s larger Iowa community. Learn more about FTA for all Iowa students →
Forest Trail Academy | 2101 Vista Parkway, Suite 226, West Palm Beach, FL 33411 | 800-890-6269
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.
