New and prospective families are invited to one of six remaining fall Open House & Orientation sessions at Compass. There will be a brief overview of some Compass news and announcements. FAQs about drop-off, check-in, supervision, parents/siblings remaining on campus, and other common questions will be reviewed, and then we will take the group’s questions on … Read more
Do you have a 5-year-old? Congratulations on beginning an exciting educational journey! Compass has some fun, hands-on, options that families can mix-and-match to create their own, unique kindergarten year. Compass Kindergarten Compass has 3 options for single, half-day Compass Kindergarten sessions in the fall. Compass Kindergarten meets from 10:00 am- 1:00 pm, and families can … Read more
Compass has a comprehensive homeschool music program scheduled this fall. Enjoy the camaraderie of making music or singing with other students. Also, many Compass families take advantage of the daytime hours and schedule private music and voice lessons before, after, or between their other classes. Register for these programs and others online. Small Group Instrument … Read more
Do you have a teen who is considering traditional high school because of FOMO (fear of missing out)? Homeschooled teens at Compass have many opportunities available to them so they can enjoy traditional high school experiences while remaining homeschooled: For the complete list of Compass high school classes, visit the Class Registration webpage and click … Read more
Long division or linear equations? Integers or integrals? Polynomials or parabolas? If online math doesn’t measure up and virtual instruction causes problems for your homeschooler, Compass has the solution: small group, in-person math classes! Compass has openings in math classes from 4th-12th grade. Students meet twice a week with a live, face-to-face math instructor and … Read more
Too many of our teens do not have a vision for what they would like to do after high school! Very few high schoolers are aware of all of the options available to them. Waiting to “figure it out” in college can be costly: changes in major and transfers to other colleges can result in … Read more
Curious about Compass? Confused about homeschooling? Concerned about high school? Compass has several ways to help answer your questions! Prospective families are invited to learn more about Compass with a tour of the facilities and sit-down with the director. Get answers to your questions about registration, schedule, classes, placement, or high school concerns like coursework, … Read more
Compass has some fun, hands-on half-day workshops in August to wrap up your summer! Workshops are just 2, 3, or 4 half-days long. All kids are welcome- they do not need to be Compass students or even homeschooled. The 10% early registration discount has been extended for all August workshops! Register for Summer Workshops Online. … 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
In 2018, Compass battled the bureaucracy and succeeded in becoming the first homeschool program in Virginia to be allowed to offer the AP (Advanced Placement) classes by the College Board! AP classes taught at Compass are officially recognized and listed in the College Board’s annual register of approved programs. Here is why motivated homeschooled high … Read more
