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Online School for Northern Virginia Families | Forest Trail Academy
If you’re raising kids in Northern Virginia, you already know the pressure: FCPS and Arlington Public Schools are competitive, commutes are brutal, and life here doesn’t slow down for anyone — not for Pentagon deployments, not for Amazon deadlines, not for your kid’s travel soccer schedule. Forest Trail Academy gives your family a fully accredited K-12 online school that works around your life, not against it.
Why Northern Virginia Families Choose Forest Trail Academy
Northern Virginia isn’t a typical suburban community — it’s one of the most educated, high-achieving corridors in the country. From McLean and Great Falls to Reston and Tysons, you’re surrounded by families where graduate degrees are the baseline and college planning starts in middle school. If you’re at the CIA, NSA, a federal contractor in Fairfax, or one of the thousands of tech families who relocated here after Amazon planted HQ2 in Crystal City, you expect any school your child attends to be academically serious. FTA’s self-paced, college-prep curriculum meets that bar — students graduate with a Cognia-accredited diploma accepted by every major university in the country.
Frequent relocation is a reality for many Northern Virginia families, especially those attached to the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, or the intelligence community. Every PCS order used to mean scrambling to find a new school, re-enrolling, and hoping your child’s credits transferred cleanly. With FTA, your child stays in one school through every move — same curriculum, same teachers, same progress. It doesn’t matter if a new assignment sends you to Stuttgart or San Diego for six months; your child’s FTA coursework comes with you.
What You Get with FTA
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is recognized by George Mason, George Washington, American University, UVA and all US public and private universities.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study at 6am before training, after your shift, on weekends — whatever fits your Northern Virginia 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 Northern Virginia
- Call or Submit an Inquiry: Reach our admissions team at 800-890-6269 — they know the Northern Virginia area and can answer local questions.
- Submit Previous Transcripts: FTA evaluates credits from any Northern Virginia-area school.
- Start Learning: Coursework begins within days. No waiting.
Questions About Online School in Northern Virginia?
Q: Is FTA’s diploma recognized by Virginia universities?
A: Yes — our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by George Mason, George Washington, American University, UVA, all Virginia public universities, and 1,000+ colleges nationwide.
Q: Can we start mid-year from Northern Virginia?
A: Yes — open enrollment means you can start any week.
Q: How does online proctoring work for Northern Virginia students?
A: Fully remote, webcam-based. No testing center needed anywhere in Northern Virginia.
Part of the Virginia FTA Community
Northern Virginia 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.
