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Online School for Anchorage Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your family lives in one of America’s most unique cities, where the frontier spirit isn’t just history — it’s how Anchorage parents tackle everything, including their kids’ education. Whether you’re stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and facing another PCS move, working irregular shifts in the fishing, oil, or mining industries, or connecting to services from a rural community outside the city, your children’s schooling shouldn’t be at the mercy of geography or schedules. Forest Trail Academy gives Anchorage families a full K–12 online education that fits the life you actually live.
Why Anchorage Families Choose FTA
Families at JBER know the drill: orders come through, and suddenly you’re uprooting everyone mid-semester. Anchorage’s military community is one of the largest in Alaska, and the constant cycle of PCS moves means kids lose credits, fall behind, or have to re-adjust to an entirely new school culture every couple of years. With FTA, your child stays enrolled in the same accredited program no matter where the military sends your family next — no re-enrollment paperwork, no lost progress, no starting over. It’s the kind of stability that Anchorage’s military families have been asking for.
Beyond JBER, Anchorage is home to workers whose schedules don’t follow a typical school calendar. If you’re running a commercial fishing operation out of Cook Inlet, pulling long rotations on the North Slope for an oil company, or managing a seasonal mining operation, your kids’ education has to be flexible enough to work around that reality. FTA’s self-paced curriculum means a student can knock out coursework during a slow week, pause when family needs come first, and pick right back up without penalty. For the rural Alaska families who rely on Anchorage as their hub — whether for medical visits, shopping, or internet access — FTA provides a consistent school experience that doesn’t depend on being in town.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Anchorage 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 Anchorage
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Anchorage-area school
- Start coursework within days — no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Anchorage?
Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all Alaska universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Anchorage?
Yes — open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the Alaska FTA Community
Anchorage families are part of FTA’s larger Alaska community. Learn more about FTA for all Alaska 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.
