Special Event Registration

This is the fee for a Language Arts Skills Inventory with reading specialist Mrs. Vanlandingham. All new students who wish to be considered for enrollment in a Reading Rally language arts program must be assessed for level prior to registering. Mrs. Vanlandingham will advise families what level (Red-1, Green-2, Blue-1, Silver, etc) to register for.

Once a family has paid for a Skills Inventory, the specialist will be in touch about scheduling. Most assessments are held on  Monday or Wednesday afternoons. All assessments are held in person at Compass. Virtual assessments will not be offered.

The assessment is typically 20-30 minutes long for the child, with an additional 20-30 minute parent discussion. Students are given the Qualitative Reading Inventory (QRI) which takes into consideration the 5 Pillars of Literacy: Phonics, Phonemic Awareness, Vocabulary, Fluency, and Reading Comprehension. Within those categories, the QRI has more than 30 measures including vowels, blends, articulation, implicit and explicit questions, self-correction, and miscue analysis. Students will also be asked to write a brief retelling of a sample passage.

Parents will be advised which level Reading Rally their child should register for. Parents will not receive a detailed report but may take notes on the specialist's observations and recommendations. The assessment fee is non refundable if the family elects not to enroll in a Reading Rally class. Please note that 10 levels of Reading Rally are offered for Fall 2024, and the recommended level could be on a Monday or a Wednesday and may fall at a time that conflicts with other class preferences.

Compass students: Register here to receive a discount code for a free Elite membership (a $179 value) in Volunteer Scholars, a Compass affiliate, where you can earn the American Volunteer Service Award (AVSA), the American Citizenship Award (ACA), and/or National Distinguished Student Leadership Award (NDSLA). Additional information about these awards can be found on the Volunteer Scholars webpage.

Non-Compass homeschooled students from Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Arlington, Stafford, and Faquier counties, or Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park citities) Register here to receive a code for a discounted membership in Volunteer Scholars, a Compass affiliate, where you can earn the American Volunteer Service Award (AVSA), the National Distinguished Student Leadership Award (NDSLA), and/or the American Citizenship Award (ACA). Students will have the choice of a 2025-26 Premier Membership (AVSA) for $29 instead of $99- a $70 savings or a 2025-26 Elite Membership (AVSA, NDSLA, ACA) for $49 instead of $179- a $130 savings.

Additional information about this awards can be found on the Volunteer Scholars webpage. The $29/$49 fee will be collected by Volunteer Scholars rather than Compass.

Sign up for a session with a Compass evaluator. In a 30-minute meeting, the evaluator will review your child's homeschool progress and prepare an evaluation that can be submitted for the Virginia annual Evidence of Progress. Once registration and payment for the session is received, the evaluator will contact you to schedule a mutually agreeable meeting time at Compass. For more information on Evidence of Progress, see our webpage.

Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Senior Spelling Bee is for students ages 9-15. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $10.00 activity fee for Compass students to participate in the bee. (A Compass student one who is currently enrolled in Compass classes.)

Register here to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee on March 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Senior Spelling Bee is for students ages 9-15. This is an in-person bee held at Compass's Herndon facility. All participants will receive a certificate and mementos, and the winner will receive a medal. There is a $25.00 activity fee for non-Compass homeschooled students to participate in the bee.

How did Athena arise armored? What makes Poseidon pound the seas? Why is Hera’s hatred legendary? Students who enjoy mythology will have fun testing their knowledge with the National Mythology Exam. Compass will administer the Pegasus Level for 3rd- 8th graders on Monday afternoon, March 16. The multiple choice test asks general mythology questions (all grades) and questions on the annual special theme (5th-8th grade). The special theme for the 2026 exam is The Underworld. 

3rd-4th grade

1. General Mythology- 30 questions

5th-6th grade

1. General Mythology- 30 questions
2. Thematic- 10 questions

7th-8th grade

1. General Mythology- 30 questions
2. Thematic- 10 questions
3. Extension- 10 questions

Print your own resources (below) or pick up a print out at the Compass front desk after you have registered:

1. The Olympian Gods Activity Packet 
2. Underworld Activity Packet
3. 2026 Pegasus Exam Bibliography
4. Archive of Past Pegasus and Medusa exams

There is a $15.00 participation fee to cover the cost of Compass registration and paper exams.

In just four hours, students will dive into electronic music production- creating beats, shaping sounds, exploring rhythm and tempo, and building original tracks using professional-style digital tools.

Students will be introduced to the basics of Electronic Music Production by industry professional, DJ, producer, musician, and educator Eric Jao. Eric brings 30+ years of working in the music industry, touring the world, and performing with artists like Madonna, Shakira, Rhianna, and Linkin Park. He is the founder of the Mix Major Electronic Music School and co-author of Electronic Music Element curriculum, a web-based platform where students can continue to create beyond the workshop.

Students do not need to play an instrument or be able to read music for this course. Instead, they need to have a love of music and the desire to create their own, original compositions. Students should bring a charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to class.

This is a 2-week workshop meeting for 2-hours each day. This workshop serves as an introduction for students interested in exploring Compass’s Electronic Music Production class offered in the fall.

In just four hours, students will dive into electronic music production- creating beats, shaping sounds, exploring rhythm and tempo, and building original tracks using professional-style digital tools.

Students will be introduced to the basics of Electronic Music Production by industry professional, DJ, producer, musician, and educator Eric Jao. Eric brings 30+ years of working in the music industry, touring the world, and performing with artists like Madonna, Shakira, Rhianna, and Linkin Park. He is the founder of the Mix Major Electronic Music School and co-author of Electronic Music Element curriculum, a web-based platform where students can continue to create beyond the workshop.

Students do not need to play an instrument or be able to read music for this course. Instead, they need to have a love of music and the desire to create their own, original compositions. Students should bring a charged laptop, Chromebook, or iPad to class.

This is a 2-week workshop meeting for 2-hours each day. This workshop serves as an introduction for students interested in exploring Compass’s Electronic Music Production class offered in the fall.

Celebrate spring with succulent sweets! Student confectioners will mold, dip, and decorate delicate filled Buttercream Easter Eggs with an array of spring fillings: vanilla, coconut, fruit & nut, and peanut butter. Students will take home all recipes so they can continue their egg-making. See the Compass Cooking Class webpage for more FAQs about our cooking classes. There is a supply fee of $25.00 due to the instructor at/before the start of the workshop.

Celebrate spring with succulent sweets! Student confectioners will mold, dip, and decorate delicate filled Buttercream Easter Eggs with an array of spring fillings: vanilla, coconut, fruit & nut, and peanut butter. Students will take home all recipes so they can continue their egg-making. See the Compass Cooking Class webpage for more FAQs about our cooking classes. There is a supply fee of $25.00 due to the instructor at/before the start of the workshop.

Compass little girls ages 5-10 and their fathers or special grown-ups are invited to the Spring Fling party and dance, on Sunday April 19th, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. There will be games, music, activities, and dancing. Snacks, sweets, and beverages will be served.

Attire for little girls is dressy, and attire for fathers is suits or sportscoats. All Compass rules on behavior and dress code will apply to all partygoers.

Tickets are $15.00 per person (early registration) through April 1, and $20.00 per person after April 1 (late registration). Note: One ticket is needed for each attendee. At least one child must be a currently enrolled Compass student. Sisters who are not enrolled at Compass may attend with their Compass sister and parent. Parent set-up, chaperones, and clean-up help will be needed.

Summer is coming - and 'tweens and teens may soon find themselves supervising siblings, watching neighborhood children, or assisting at camps. BLAST (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) is a highly interactive, 4-hour national certification course from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) designed to prepare youth ages 11-14 for these new responsibilities.

Through discussion groups, role-play scenarios, and hands-on practice with experienced instructors, students build confidence and practical skills they can use immediately. The course covers the fundamentals of child care, pediatric first aid, choking response, and CPR, while emphasizing injury prevention, safety awareness, and responsible decision-making.

BLAST goes beyond emergency response to focus on real-world babysitting success- including interviewing for jobs, choosing safe and engaging activities, preventing illness and injury, and managing common situations sitters face. Students rotate through 13 skill stations to practice essential caregiver tasks such as bottle-feeding, burping, spoon-feeding, diapering, hygiene routines, and safe medication administration.

This energetic and empowering workshop equips young teens to babysit safely, competently, confidently and to be truly ready when opportunity knocks. Students should bring a bagged lunch and beverage to the workshop.

Would you know what to do if you cut yourself in the kitchen? What if a friend had a severe allergic reaction to food or your grandparent suddenly collapsed? Whether you play outdoors, participate in sports, go to the pool, cook at home, supervise siblings, or just hang out with friends, you should know what to do when an emergency arises! First Aid and CPR are the practical life skills you hope you don't have to use, but are thankful for if you do. Earn national certification in one course in preparation for working as a camp aide, babysitter, assistant coach, counselor-in-training, or part time employee.

This workshop will be taught in two, 2-hour sessions. Topics include choking relief, bleeding control, broken bones, burns, allergic reactions, breathing problems, heat and cold related complications, bites/stings, fainting/unconsciousness, performing CPR, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), and more. Students will also learn to use an Epinephrine auto injector (EpiPen) as well as a Naloxone spray for opioid (narcotic) emergencies. Students will have hands-on practice with many skills and will have to demonstrate competency at certain steps to be "signed off" on learned skills.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive certification from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) in "Standard First Aid, Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED, and Epinephrine Auto Injector". The digital certifications are valid for two years, and students will be able to print out their certifications for coaches, employers, scout leaders, or their own records. This workshop requires that students attend both class meetings and successfully perform all skills in order to earn the certification.

This course is recommended for students ages 14+, and adults are welcome to enroll.

Children will put on a delightful Mother's Day Tea with help from Compass's Chef Mimi. Enroll in a 3-hour workshop where kids will make:

-Ham & Brie Sandwiches
-Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Sandwiches
-Fennel & Orange Scones
-Millionaire Shortbread
-Cherry & Pistachio Tea Cakes
-Strawberry Slushy Mocktail

Afterwards, the children will serve their mothers and enjoy tea on tablecloths with flowers and candles.

Notes: Students with allergies to food ingredients or dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated in this class. Recipes may contain nuts, dairy, wheat, gluten, and eggs. All food supplies will be conventional, mass market ingredients. Specialty food preparations/certifications such as halal, kosher, and organic will not be used due to cost and sourcing logistics.

Supply Fee: A supply fee of $30.00 is due payable to the instructor BEFORE the first day of class.

What to Bring: None- Disposable aprons and take-home containers provided.

What to Wear: Students should wear clean clothes and have long hair tied back, braided, or secured under a bandana (male and female).

Cooking Class Requirements: For more information and FAQs, see the Compass Cooking Classes webpage.

Sign up for a proctored session of the BASI Survey standardized test to be used for the Virginia annual Evidence of Progress. This test session will begin at 3:15 pm and will last approximately 75 minutes. The BASI test is for 3rd-12th grade only. For more information on Evidence of Progress, see our webpage.

Sign up for a proctored session of the BASI Survey standardized test to be used for the Virginia annual Evidence of Progress. This test session will begin at 3:15 pm and will last approximately 75 minutes. The BASI test is for 3rd-12th grade only. For more information on Evidence of Progress, see our webpage.

Sign up for a proctored session of the BASI Survey standardized test to be used for the Virginia annual Evidence of Progress. This test session will begin at 3:15 pm and will last approximately 75 minutes. The BASI test is for 3rd-12th grade only. For more information on Evidence of Progress, see our webpage.

Register here to participate in the afternoon session of the Homeschool Quads Chess Tournament on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 1:30 pm- 3:30 pm. There is a $15.00 entry fee for any player.

Register here to participate in the morning session of the Homeschool Quads Chess Tournament on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 10:00 am- 12:15 pm. There is a $15.00 entry fee for any player.

Adults who work with children should know what to do when an accident, injury, or emergency strikes! Adults can earn certification from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) in "Standard First Aid, Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED, and Epinephrine Auto Injector".

This is a hybrid, asynchronous e-learning format in which the adult works through self-paced online modules about first aid, choking relief, lacerations/bleeding, broken bones, burns, allergic reactions, breathing problems, heat-related complications, cold-related injuries, bites/stings, fainting/unconsciousness, chest compressions, rescue breathing, and more.

After completing the online instruction, the adult student attends a one-hour, in-person skills clinic to practice and demonstrate competency in CPR chest compressions, rescue breathing, and the use of an AED (automatic external defibrillators) and an Epinephrine auto injector (EpiPen).

The digital certifications are valid for two years, and adult students will be able to print out their certifications for employers, volunteer roles, coaching positions, or their own records.

Adults who work with children should know what to do when an accident, injury, or emergency strikes! Adults can earn certification from the Emergency Care & Safety Institute (ECSI) in "Standard First Aid, Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED, and Epinephrine Auto Injector".

This is a hybrid, asynchronous e-learning format in which the adult works through self-paced online modules about first aid, choking relief, lacerations/bleeding, broken bones, burns, allergic reactions, breathing problems, heat-related complications, cold-related injuries, bites/stings, fainting/unconsciousness, chest compressions, rescue breathing, and more.

After completing the online instruction, the adult student attends a one-hour, in-person skills clinic to practice and demonstrate competency in CPR chest compressions, rescue breathing, and the use of an AED (automatic external defibrillators) and an Epinephrine auto injector (EpiPen).

The digital certifications are valid for two years, and adult students will be able to print out their certifications for employers, volunteer roles, coaching positions, or their own records.