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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

Usborne Homeschool Book Fair at Compass Wed. 9/27!

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 be equal or ... More

Featured Classes: Teen Guitar and Open Mic/Jam Session

Compass has several fun options for teen musicians this fall. Sessions begin September 8, so there is still time to get involved! Beginning Guitar for Teens/Adults (12:00 pm- 12:55 pm Fridays) Intermediate Guitar for Teens/Adults (11:00 am - 11:55 am Fridays) Teen Open Mic/Jam Session (1:00 pm - 1:55 pm Fridays) Beginning Guitar ... More

Featured Class: Aviation Science- The Physics of Flight

Soar into the fascinating field of aviation science in this unique middle school STEM class! This multidisciplinary class provide a real-world context for applied physics, technology, even meteorology and math! Students will work with a professional aviator to: Use laptop aviation simulators and aircraft controls Learn aircraft piloting ... More

Compass Classes Begin in 2 Weeks- There is Still Time!

You survived the eclipse! Summer is almost over! Do you have your homeschooling year figured out? Compass classes begin in just two weeks on Wednesday, September 6. Registrations are still being accepted! If you have some gaps in your curriculum, want your child to try an in-person, small group class or explore a new topic, try Compass ... More

Featured Workshop: Shakespeare Off the Page

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 so. Give me some music! Now, good morrow, friends! Decipher and dramatize these famous quotes. Meet Viola, Orsino, Olivia, Sebastian, Malvolio ... More

Featured Classes: Foreign Language Classes for Kids

"Teaching young children how to speak a second language is good for their minds," according to two Cornell linguistic researchers. Studies from the Cornell Language Acquisition Lab and many other institutions routinely demonstrate the cognitive benefits of teaching a child a second language, such as improved concentration, academic readine... More

Homeschool String Orchestra: Violin, Viola, Cell & Bass Musicians Sought

Musicians are needed for the Compass Homeschool String Orchestra! Does your child play violin, viola, cello, or bass? The Homeschool String Orchestra is an opportunity for beginning* and intermediate string musicians to play with other musicians in an ensemble setting. * Beginning and intermediate students are those who are currently (or ... More