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Registration is Open for the 2018 Geography Bee!

Calling all geography buffs and enthusiasts! Registration is open for homeschooled students to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geography Bee. Compass is a host site for this “school level” contest for the 2018 National Geographic Bee. Date: Wednesday, January 24 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Details: The ... More

Remember Early Registration for Winter Classes Starts Thurs. Nov. 30 at 6:00 am

Remember that early registration for Compass winter classes opens tomorrow, Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 am! From Singing  to  Stock Market, Dissection to Debate, and Minecraft to Mosaics, there are more than 100 classes for homeschooled students in K-12th. Look for returning favorites and innovative, new class topics in math, ... More

Compass 3rd Quarter Classes Posted! Early Registration Opens Thurs. Nov 30

Great news! The all-new schedule for 3rd quarter winter homeschool classes at Compass has been posted! Early registration for begins this week on Thursday, November 30 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through December 15. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll! ... More

Meet Sacagawea at Compass on Wednesday

Meet Sacagawea at Compass on Wednesday as part of the American History Alive series! Sacagawea was the courageous young Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark on their 4000 mile long expedition to the Pacific Ocean in 1804! Learn what her life was like before, during, and after the historic cross-country trek. Sacagawea will be ... More

Classes Start Today! Last Minute, Same Day, Walk-In, and Late Registrations Accepted!

2nd Quarter Compass Classes Begin Today, Oct. 25! Last minute, same day, walk-in and late registrations are accepted! There are still openings in several dozen classes for homeschooled students in K through 12th grade. If you see a class available online, you can register yourself and come to Compass tomorrow. Alternatively, come by in ... More

Hamilton Comes to Compass this Wednesday!

A historical star will be at Compass this Wednesday! You don't have to go all the way to Broadway to see Hamilton. Meet Alexander Hamilton in the American History Alive program! Hamilton is portrayed by Ian Rose of Philadelphia. Mr. Rose has been portraying Alexander Hamilton for ten years and interpreting other historical figures since ... More

2nd Quarter Compass Classes Begin this Week: It’s Not Too Late!

It’s not too late! Compass Homeschool Classes begin this week, and registration is still open! New families are welcome to enroll! More than 100 classes are offered for homeschooled students in K-12th grade, including topics in math, science, engineering, technology, history, humanities, civics, writing, French, Spanish, ASL, Mandarin, ... More

Announcing Fall Teen Party: Rebels & Renegades

Dare to come to the fall teen party! Date: Friday, November 10 Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: Compass, Upper Building Atrium Theme: "Rebels & Renegades" (Think 'Rebel without a Cause',  'Grease', or motorcycle gang members!) Details: Wear your black leather and ripped denim! * Music by student DJ Play ... More

Early Registration Discount Ends at Midnight Tonight 10/15!

Don't forget that the discount for early registration of 2nd quarter classes ends tonight at midnight! Register today to receive a 10% discount off classes! There are still openings in many classes! New families are welcome to enroll! More than 100 classes are offered for homeschooled students in K-12th grade, including topics in math, ... More

Complete Your Profile Before Registration Tomorrow!

There is an IMPORTANT new feature on the Compass website that will make tomorrow’s class registration MUCH EASIER! In late August, Compass Family Profiles were introduced on the Compass website. The profile is where your family information is saved so you don’t have to enter it again at registration check-out! To simplify registration, ... More