Online High School Education

FAQ

Is Online High School difficult?
The difficulty level of a virtual high school is subjective. There are many people who feel that high school is hard. There are many others who would say it is fairly easy.

Are daily high school diplomas issued?
You will graduate from Forest Trail Academy with more than just a diploma. You will have an advantage over many of your peers since you will have inculcated values like self-discipline, time management skills and critical thinking to work in an independent manner. This bunch of traits will help you thrive in college, life and work.

Is Forest Trail Academy a free school?
We are a private online school. So, tuition payments are needed.

Is Forest Trail Academy accredited?
Yes. Forest Trail Academy is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED), MSA-CESS, NCPSA and Ai.

Does Forest Trail Academy request transcripts?
Yes. Transcripts are required in order to determine what courses a student requires to take. When it comes to high school students, one other reason transcripts are required is so that we may know what credits to transfer in.

Does Forest Trail Academy provide dual enrollment?
Yes, Forest Trail Academy provides Dual Enrollment program.

Does Forest Trail Academy offer GED testing? Can I get my GED online from Forest Trail Academy?
No. GED tests can only be taken in person.

Do students require a computer at home?
Forest Trail Academy recommends that students have proper access to a computer with decent Internet access. If students do not have a computer with decent Internet access at home, they can make use of these computers at the public library, community centers and internet cafes. However, it has to be kept in mind that access will be required 25-30 hours every week.

Sample Curriculum

Core and Elective Courses
We have an inclusive set of core high school courses. Students are required to complete these in order to get a high school diploma. These cover subjects in math, science, social studies and English. We also provide various electives in areas like foreign languages, journalism, digital technology and art history.

Advanced Placement® (AP®)* Courses
At Forest Trail Academy, AP courses are beneficial for college-bound students or any ambitious student who wants to do well in a certain subject area.

NCAA-Approved Courses
Most Forest Trail Academy core high school courses are approved by the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Features of Virtual High School

Online school instruction is highly diverse. This means that there are various approaches to curriculum, academic instruction and student development. The very first step in making a decision about an online school for high school is assessing the requirements and future goals of the student and researching certain program types. These program types would help the student achieve his/her goals. For doing so, parents need to review a list of criteria, a bunch of factors which influence the overall quality of schools providing virtual school programs. Here are five features of Forest Trail Academy which you need to check to consider prior to enrolling their kid in Forest Trail Academy:

Credit Transfers
For students transferring into and out of virtual programs, credit transfers are more than vital. Many secondary institutions do not accept credits from a non-accredited school. Forest Trail Academy is an accredited online high school and well-recognized. Our school provides an enrollment agreement. This is an agreement that recognizes as to which credits and courses will be honored.

Accreditation
The main aim of accreditation is to ensure that schools are catering to an acceptable level of quality recognized regionally or nationally. Also, accreditation means the online accredited high school is held accountable to an external agency for academic performance as well as graduation rates. Forest Trail Academy is accredited by Cognia (formerly AdvancED), Ai, NCPSA and MSA-CESS.

Support Services
Student support is important to positive academic outcomes, mainly for virtual school students. Parents need to assess the various types of services that are available to students as well as the parents. At Forest Trail Academy, students are able to access school counselors easily. We have a community available or parent network for parents. Our school has qualified teachers who offer support services to facilitate students and parents.

College Planning
In general, the main goal of a high school program is to prepare students for their college and university life. In our school, students are prepared academically as well as socially. At Forest Trail Academy, college planning entails many factors. Some of the common ones are:

• • Availability of AP and college preparatory classes
  • College advisement and counseling
  • Standardized testing preparation that includes ACT and SAT.

Quality Instructors
Like in a conventional setting, the instruction quality is determined by the teachers as well as instructors. Before making a decision, parents need to review the basic qualifications. These qualifications are needed for teachers to be employed at the school and the hiring practices and trends of the institution. Forest Trail Academy has well-qualified teachers with educational as well as professional backgrounds. The teachers have professional experience in their subjective areas of study. Our teachers are trained to teach online.

Is Online High School Right for You?

Online school for high school is a good option for students and families alike. It provides huge relief to parents and students who wish for a good deal of flexibility. Our online courses are taught by well-qualified teachers. Students can earn a high school diploma upon graduation.