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Online School for Long Island Families | Forest Trail Academy
If you’re raising kids in Nassau or Suffolk County, you already know the drill: sky-high property taxes, packed school buses, and a calendar that revolves around the Long Island Rail Road. You’re paying some of the highest school taxes in the country — and yet your kid still can’t get the schedule flexibility they need to train, perform, or learn at their own pace. Forest Trail Academy gives Long Island families a fully accredited K-12 online education that works around your life, not the other way around.
Why Long Island Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Nassau and Suffolk counties are home to incredible kids — competitive club athletes training at facilities like Long Island Elite, aspiring performers in local theater programs, and advanced students who’ve long outpaced the standard curriculum. But whether your child is a budding hockey player commuting to Bethpage or a dancer rehearsing in Huntington, traditional school schedules weren’t built with them in mind. Add in the reality that many Long Island parents make that daily grind into Manhattan, meaning the family day already starts before sunrise and ends well after dark. A rigid 7:30 a.m. bell just doesn’t work for households like yours.
FTA gives your family the flexibility to design a school day that fits your actual life. Your student athlete can study after practice. Your performing arts kid can shift their schedule around auditions and rehearsals. Your advanced learner can move through coursework at a pace that actually challenges them — without waiting for the rest of the class to catch up. And if your family situation ever changes — a job relocation, a move from Babylon to Massapequa, or anything in between — your child stays enrolled in the same school, with the same teachers, without losing a single credit.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by Hofstra, Adelphi, Stony Brook, LIU, Farmingdale and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends — whatever fits your Long Island 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 Long Island
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269 — they know the Long Island area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Long Island-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Long Island?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by New York universities?
A: Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by Hofstra, Adelphi, Stony Brook, LIU, Farmingdale, all New York public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Long Island?
A: Yes — open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Long Island students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Long Island.
Part of the New York FTA Community
Long Island families are part of Forest Trail Academy’s broader New York community. Learn more about FTA for New York 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.
