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3 Months Left to Earn the President’s Volunteer Service Award

There are 3 months left for homeschooled students to earn the President's Volunteer Service Award through Compass. This award celebrates the volunteer work that students complete from September 1 through August 31 each year. Many homeschoolers volunteer in the community and at camps during the summer, so this is a great time to get started on ... More

NEW! Compass Summer Workshops: Registration Opens Tomorrow (5/24)

New for Summer 2023...Compass has added dozens of short Summer Workshops for June, July, and early August! Most are one or two half-day programs that families can fit in and among other summer plans. For those who will have Virginia K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants and must spend $750 by August 15, ALL Summer Workshops qualify to be paid by ... More

CORRECTION: Using VA K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants at Compass

A recent announcement about using the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants at Compass contained an incorrect link to the Compass guide to using the grant funds for Compass programs. Read more below:Please see the Compass webpage, "How to Use Virginia K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants." This webpage answers questions such as:... More

UPDATE: Using VA K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants at Compass

If you have not heard, on May 1, 2023, the Virginia Department of Education, along with the office of the Governor, announced K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants for families of school-aged students. Homeschooled children are included in this program, and many Compass families have already been approved.Under this program, ... More

Learn About High School Mock Trial! Information Session (6/2)

The Compass High School Mock Trial team has openings for the 2023-24 school year! Do you have an outgoing 9th-11th grade homeschooled student who enjoys project-based learning? Compass has a high school mock trial team, and the team is looking for a new members for next year. High school mock trial gives teens an “authentic courtroom ... More

IMPORTANT NEWS: Registration Reminder, Grants, Year-End Events, Make-Up Classes & More

(1) Registration for Compass Fall Classes opens tomorrow morning, Tuesday, May 16, at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is available through June 30.(2) Paper Schedules: For Compass families who picked up paper worksheets of the schedule, there have been 4 changes to high school classes:Heather Sanderson will return to ... More

Compass Fall Class Schedule is Posted! Early Registration Opens May 16

Great news! The Compass Schedule of Fall Classes is now complete! Early Registration begins next week on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered through June 30. Registration includes 1st quarter classes (7 weeks), 1st semester high school classes (13-14 weeks), and year-long high school classes (30 weeks). Classes begin ... More

Compass News: Last Chances, Reminders, and Important Updates

(1) REGISTRATION for Fall 2023 classes will open on Tuesday, May 16, at 6:00 am! The paper schedule worksheet is available at the Compass front desks, and the online registration page will be complete this week. Feel free to contact Compass with any questions on the new course offerings.(2) REMINDER: Mock Trial Information Session: High ... More

Compass “Garden Gala” Prom 2023: Tickets on Sale

Tickets are still on sale for the 2023 Compass "Garden Gala" Prom. Regular ticket pricing* ($30.00/ per person) end tomorrow, April 25.Compass teens are invited to gather for an elegant evening in nearby Reston for the 2023 "Garden Gala" Prom. The prom will be held in a spacious country club with expansive deck overlooking a lush golf ... More

Food Truck Update & Used Curriculum Sale Reminder

Remember that today, Wednesday, April 19, is the annual Compass Multi-Family Used Curriculum Sale from 10:30 am - 2:30 pm at 510 Herndon Parkway. Open to the public. Shop for new and gently used curriculum sets, textbooks, workbooks, kids' books, reference materials, manipulatives, science/art kids, media, and more. Bring cash and a tote bag ... More