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
Last Chance: Dulles Area Beginner Band Camp begins in less than two weeks, but there is still time to register! This is a one week, half-day band intensive for beginners. Enjoy the camaraderie and cooperation of making music with others while using the summer to build skills and boost confidence with your band instrument. Dulles … 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
Reading roadblocks. Handwriting hurdles. Struggling with spelling and wrestling over writing? The language arts are not easy, and some children face more obstacles than others. Homeschool parents are not expected to be experts in all aspects of these critical skills, so Compass offers dozens of small group, in-person language arts classes for families to select … Read more
The 10% Early Registration discount for Compass fall classes ends this weekend on Sunday, June 30! This is a great time to enroll or add classes to your schedule. Fall classes begin the week of September 3. New families are welcome to enroll. Join Compass for our 13th year! We are continuing to innovate and … Read more
Mean. Median. Matrix. Multiplicative Inverse. Parabolas and polynomials. Don’t let homeschool math scare you! Compass has a “solution” for you. If your student thrives with a live teacher, face-to-face explanations, and small in-person classes, we have math classes for you! Compass is offering eleven, year-long levels of math for grades 4 and up. These are … Read more
Come face-to-face with famous Americans in American History Alive! American History Alive! is an interactive, signature series enjoyed by hundreds of Compass families since 2012. American History Alive! is a one-of-a-kind, weekly rendez-vous with key figures in American History. These characters are brought to life for students though engaging presentations by professional, costumed, living history interpreters. Students … Read more
Does your daughter want to make a difference in her world? If so, she should join the Compass Technovation Team for girls! As part of the Technovation Team, girls will work in small groups to identify a problem in the community, propose a technology-based solution, and learn to code a unique mobile app to address … Read more
Compass has a comprehensive music program planned for the upcoming school year! Enjoy the camaraderie of making music or singing with other students. Also, many Compass families take advantage of the daytime hours and schedule private lessons before, after, or between their other classes. Register for these programs and others online. A 10% early registration … Read more
Curious about Compass? Confused about homeschooling? Concerned about high school? Our doors are open this summer, and you are welcome to come by and chat with us! *New and 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 … Read more
