Nearly 5 million American teenagers work part-time or full-time while in high school. Traditional school was not designed for students who open the restaurant at 5am or close the retail store at midnight. Forest Trail Academy was.
**Who FTA Serves:** Teen workers in retail, food service, agriculture, entertainment, manufacturing, family businesses, and service industries. Emancipated minors managing their own lives. Teen parents balancing school, work, and child-rearing. Young people contributing to family income while pursuing their diploma.
**How FTA Fits a Work Schedule:** No fixed class times means your coursework adapts to your shifts, not the other way around. Working the 6am shift? Complete coursework the night before. Closing shift ends at 1am? Study the next morning when you wake up. Seasonal agriculture means intense work in summer and downtime in winter? Use the downtime to advance your coursework significantly.
**Night Shift Students:** FTA has students who work third shift and complete their coursework from midnight to 3am. No alarm, no teacher expecting you at 7:45am, no detention for sleeping in class because you just finished a shift. Your schedule is yours.
**Emancipated Minors:** Legal emancipation doesnt automatically provide access to education. FTA accepts emancipated minors as independent students and provides the academic structure and accreditation needed to move forward professionally and in higher education.
**Teen Parents:** Balancing parenthood and education is one of the hardest things a young person can face. FTA allows teen parents to complete coursework during nap times, evenings, or whenever childcare allows. No missed class for a sick baby. No expulsion for pregnancy-related absences.
**FAQ:**
– *Can I work full-time and complete FTA?* Yes — many students do, though it takes more time
– *Is there a minimum hours per week I must study?* No mandatory minimum — progress determines graduation, not hours logged
– *Can I take FTA slowly and finish over 5 years instead of 4?* Yes — tuition is monthly, no deadline to graduate
– *Does my employer need to know I am in online school?* No — FTA is private, your academic records are confidential
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Founded in 2007, Forest Trail Academy has served over 10,000 students with a Cognia-accredited K-12 program. Open enrollment year-round. Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online.
