Sometimes the school year cannot wait for the school year. A move, a health issue, bullying, or a school that simply is not working. If your child needs a change now, you do not have to wait for September. Forest Trail Academy enrolls students every week of the year, and most families can start within days.
How a mid-year switch works
- Tell us about your child. Fill out the inquiry form below and send the latest transcript or report card from the current school.
- We review credits and build a course plan. Everything your child has already earned counts. You get a personal course plan, usually within one business day.
- Your child starts learning. Enroll, log in, begin. Many families complete the whole switch in 48 hours.
What happens to the work my child already did?
It transfers. We review the transcript, credit every completed course we can, and map the remaining requirements. Mid-semester transfers are normal for us: because our programs are self-paced, your child picks up from where they actually are, not from where the calendar says they should be.
Why families switch to Forest Trail Academy
- Accredited private online school for Kindergarten to Grade 12, so credits and the diploma are recognized
- Certified human teachers grade every assignment and answer questions, usually within one business day
- Self-paced learning: catch up where there are gaps, move ahead where there is strength
- No waiting for semester start dates. January, March, the week before Thanksgiving. Any week works.
- Tuition from $266 per month with flexible plans, and every fee listed up front
Start the switch today
Fill this out and we will reply within one business day with a course plan for your child.
Common questions about switching mid-year
Can my child really start in the middle of a semester?
Yes. Our courses are self-paced, so there is no class to be behind. Your child starts at their own point and moves at their own speed.
Will the credits from the old school count?
In almost all cases, yes. We review the transcript and apply every credit we can toward graduation requirements.
What does it cost?
Full-time programs run $3,069 to $4,269 per grade level for the school year, with monthly plans from $266. There is a one-time $225 registration fee. See the full tuition and fee list.
Which grades can switch?
All of them. See our online elementary school, online middle school, and online high school programs.
