Congratulations on reaching the end of your homeschool year, and thank you for a fantastic 12th Compass year! There are still a few Compass happenings this week: make up classes, annual Quads Chess Tournaments, and Picnic & Park Day. Following are a few notes and reminders: (1) Summer Registration is open for more than 5 … Read more
Compass students and other Northern Virginia homeschooled students ages 6-18 are invited to earn two recognitions through Compass: the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and the American Citizenship Award (ACA)! These awards celebrate the community service work that students complete from September 1 through August 31 each year. Many homeschoolers volunteer in the community and … Read more
Celebrate the end of the homeschool year! Welcome summer! Say good-bye to current friends, and meet new ones who will be joining us in the fall! This event is open to anyone who attended Compass classes in 2023-24 and new families who will be registering for 2024-25 classes starting 5/14/24. RSVP on SignUp Genius to … Read more
Summer Cooking Workshops at Compass Food is a fun part of summer vacation! Create lasting memories with summer celebrations like barbeques, picnics, and potlucks. Cool off with refreshing summer flavors like watermelon, peach, strawberry, and coconut. Kids can participate in these traditions while learning important life skills in Compass’s summer cooking workshops. Workshops meet just … Read more
Our high school mock trial team has openings for the 2024-25 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 few new members for next year. High school mock trial gives teens an “authentic … Read more
Great news! The Compass Schedule of Fall Classes is now complete! Early Registration begins next week on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered through June 13. Registration includes 1st quarter, 1st semester, and year-long classes. Classes begin September 3, 2024. Join Compass for our 13th year! We are continuing to … Read more
It is Food Truck Week at Compass! Leave your lunch at home and step out into the Compass parking lot to take advantage of on-site lunch options from 11:00 am- 1:30 pm Tuesday through Friday: El Sazon Mexicano Tuesday, May 7 Leo’s Food Truck Wednesday, May 8 Hangry Panda Food Truck Thursday, May 9 Roaming … Read more
Compass is hosting its TWO Homeschool Quads Chess Tournaments on Wednesday, May 22 starting at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm. Registration is ongoing for our 12th annual events! Select the AM or PM tournament based on your schedule. The mix of players and competition will be similar. Students will be placed in groups of 4 by … Read more
Have you touched a trombone, held a horn, clicked a clarinet, or struck a snare? Try these instruments and others at a special Instrument Test Drive at Compass on Tuesday, May 7! Band is often cited as an school experience that parents worry that their homeschooled kids will miss out on. Compass is offering a … Read more
The community is invited to the 10th Annual Compass Spring Marketplace this Wednesday, May 1! This is a casual, outdoor gathering where students and parents sell handmade items such as crafts, bath products, toys, pet products, art, and jewelry along with homemade baked goods and snacks, home-grown seedlings, and more. Families mingle and socialize and … Read more
