Traditional school calendars weren’t built for every family. Forest Trail Academy runs as a true year-round accredited online school, which means summer isn’t a scheduling problem — it’s simply another few months of the same flexible, self-paced K-12 curriculum your child already has access to. Whether a student wants to get ahead, catch up, or just keep learning without a three-month gap, enrollment is open every week of the year, including summer.

Because Forest Trail Academy doesn’t operate on a fixed academic-year calendar, families aren’t choosing between a separate “summer school” program and their regular school — the curriculum, teachers, and course catalog are the same all year. A student who wants extra momentum over the summer can move ahead in a subject, and a student who needs to shore up a skill gap can slow down and get individualized support, all without re-enrolling anywhere else or losing academic continuity.

This also makes Forest Trail Academy a natural fit for families juggling travel, camps, family visits, or irregular summer schedules — coursework is self-paced and accessible anywhere with an internet connection, so a student can log in from a family trip, a grandparent’s house, or home base without missing assignments.

Summer coursework is available across Forest Trail Academy’s full K-12 catalog, including core subjects, electives, and AP courses. Students already enrolled can continue straight through the summer months, and new students can start their very first course over the summer instead of waiting for a traditional fall start date.

Online Elementary School (K-5) · Online Middle School (6-8) · Online High School (9-12)

1. Inquire: Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry through our website — our admissions team can help you plan a summer schedule that fits your family.
2. Transcript Review: We review your child’s current coursework to place them at the right level and identify any credits to pick up over the summer.
3. Enrollment: Complete enrollment paperwork and choose a course schedule — full-time or individual courses.
4. Start Learning: Begin coursework right away. There’s no need to wait for a traditional fall start date.

Is summer school at Forest Trail Academy the same as a traditional summer program?
No — because Forest Trail Academy runs year-round, “summer school” here simply means continuing (or starting) the same accredited K-12 curriculum during the summer months, rather than a separate short-term add-on program.

Can my child start over the summer instead of waiting for fall?
Yes. Enrollment is open every week of the year, so a new student can begin coursework right away rather than waiting for a traditional September start date.

Can summer coursework be used to catch up on missed credits?
Yes. If your student specifically needs to make up failed or missing coursework, visit our dedicated Credit Recovery program — the summer months are a common time for families to use it.

Do students need to enroll full-time for summer coursework?
No. Families can discuss both full-time and individual-course options with the admissions team based on what the student needs over the summer.

Forest Trail Academy’s accredited, self-paced K-12 curriculum is available every week of the year — including summer. Call 800-890-6269 or submit an enrollment inquiry to get started today.