Compass will be Open on Wednesday, January 28

Compass will be open for classes and activities on Wednesday, January 28. The roads around Compass are clear and dry. The parking lot is plowed, and sidewalks are clear. A few of our teachers who commute from distant locations (such as MD and WV), may have different road conditions and may make individual decisions in … Read more

Compass Will Be Closed Tuesday, January 27

Compass will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, for all classes, clubs, and activities. With our instructors and families traveling from across the metro area- and with conditions varying widely- we want to give everyone one more day to safely dig out and allow road conditions to continue improving. Compass wil reopen on Wednesday, January … Read more

Sign Up for 2026 Compass Valentines Exchange!

Current Compass families are invited to sign up for our annual Valentines Exchange! This event is among families’ favorites at Compass each year. Participating families are asked to sign up so others know how many Valentines to prepare. Compass students of all ages are invited created personalized mailboxes, prepare and deliver Valentines to others, and … Read more

Compass Will Be Closed Monday, January 26

Compass will be closed for all classes and activities on Monday, January 26, due to widespread snow and ice from Sunday’s winter storm. We hope everyone enjoys the unexpected day off and stays safe and warm. Please watch for Compass announcements regarding reopening once roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks have been cleared, plowed, and treated.

Announcing: 2026 Northern Virginia Homeschool Geography Bee

Do you know all the states and seas? Do you enjoy learning countries and capitals? Can you tell the difference between Budapest and Bucharest? Do you like to study borders and boundaries; topography and tributaries; weather patterns, waterways, and wonders of the world? If so, then you would enjoy the 13th Annual Northern Virginia Homeschool … Read more

“Snow Much Fun” Coming Soon: Winter Dances & Parties

The shortest month boasts the busiest calendar at Compass! Please join us and make plans to attend: The Sweetheart Soiree: A Daddy Daughter Dance Compass little girls ages 5-10 and their fathers or special grown-ups are invited to the Sweetheart Soiree, a daddy-daughter Valentines dance. There will be games, music, activities, crafts, and dancing. Snacks, … Read more

Compass Classes Meet on MLK Day, Plus January Announcements!

Reminder! After an exciting first week of winter, Compass classes will meet today, Monday, January 19, on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS 1. 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester Fall Registration: Registration for winter quarter classes is open and ongoing. Most classes began the week of January 12. Compass allows late enrollment in … Read more

Byte-Sized Logic, Big-Time Skills: Python Programming Class at Compass

Plan. Program. Problem-solve. Learn the world’s fastest growing computer language that is used by Google, NASA, YouTube and the CIA! Python is a versatile, easy-to-learn beginner-level coding language. Spaces remain in Compass’s upcoming, 16-week Python coding class. Intro to Python Programming is for teens in 7th-12th. The class meets on Mondays from 12:00 pm to … Read more

Winter Classes Begin This Week: Last Minute, Same Day, and Walk-In Registrations Welcome

Winter classes begin at Compass this week, and there is still time to join us! Last minute, same-day, walk-in, and late registrations are welcome for dozens of small group, in-person classes offered for homeschooled students in K-12th grade.  Brighten the cold, dreery days of winter with innovative, interactive, in-person fun and learning at Compass. Registration … Read more

Make a Splash! Winter Homeschool Swim Lessons Start this Week

Save last year’s swim skills or get a head-start on summer swim season! Swimming is the ultimate “life skill.” Morning homeschool swim lessons begin Tuesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 15 at the Reston YMCA. Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate levels are offered for homeschoolers up to 6th grade. Take lessons one day or both. … Read more