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Compass 2nd Quarter Classes Posted! Early Registration Opens Tues. 10/3

Great news! The all-new schedule for 2nd quarter fall homeschool classes at Compass has been posted! Early registration for begins this week on Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through October 15. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll! More ... More

Announcing 2017 “School” Pictures at Compass!

Compass is bringing a school tradition to our homeschool families again this year! Professional portrait photographer, Angela Goodhart, of Goodhart Photography will be taking "school pictures" for interested Compass families on Wednesdays, October 4, October 11, and October 18, and Friday, October 6.  Look at samples of Angela's work on ... More

Pull Invasive Species Plants at Compass on Wednesday/ Community Service

The UUCF landscaping committee has asked Compass to help beautify the campus this Wednesday, September 27, by pulling invasive species plants. As part of an ongoing effort to improve the landscaping and indigenous plantings we enjoy when playing outdoors at Compass, we need families to help get rid of pesky invasive plants which can threaten ... More

Usborne Homeschool Book Fair This Wednesday at Compass!

Don't forget that on Wednesday, September 27, Compass is hosting the Usborne Homeschool Book Fair! This sale is open to the homeschool public in addition to Compass families. Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Compass entryway Address: 2705 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton. Special Offers: * Buy 4 Books, Get 1 More Free (5th item must ... More

Extra, Extra! Student Newspaper Starting Up!

Join the team to create a new student newspaper for Compass! We need student editors, reporters, writers, photographers, and artists to do graphic design, digital formatting, layout, drawing, photography, comics, and more! Write about campus news, homeschooling in the news, homeschooling opportunities in the area, editorials, teacher interv... More

It’s Not Too Late! “Shakespeare Off the Page” Begins this Week

There is still time! While most of Compass's other classes began last week, "Shakespeare Off the Page" starts this Friday, September 15: Read it! Act it! Shakespeare's Twelfth Night comes to life...off the page... in this unique workshop for teens! Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit. What is decreed must be, and be this ... More

Academic Clubs & Contests at Compass

Academic clubs and contests at Compass are a great way to enhance your child's homeschooling experience! These clubs and contests allow your child to meet peers with similar interests and introduce new avenues to explore topics of interest. Super Spellers' Club The Super Spellers' Club meets from 9:00 - 9:50 am on Wednesday mornings before ... More

Compass Fall Classes Begin Wednesday! Last Minute, Same Day, Walk-In, and Late Registrations Accepted

Fall classes begin tomorrow, September 6, at Compass! 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

American History Alive! Begins Tomorrow; One Day Passes are on Sale.

American History Alive! is back at Compass this fall by popular demand, and we are looking forward to meeting John Rolfe, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Molly Pitcher, and the Marquis de Lafayette! Starting September 5, One-Day Passes are on sale for each performance. If your schedule only allows you to ... More

American History Alive- The 1700s is Back at Compass this Fall!

American History Alive! is back at Compass this fall by popular demand, and we are pleased to announce the first quarter line-up!  Students will come face-to-face with famous Americans! First quarter they will meet John Rolfe, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Molly Pitcher, and the Marquis de Lafayette. The ... More