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Don’t Wait! Mandarin Chinese Classes Beginning at Compass

More than 1 Billion People Speak Mandarin Chinese, Shouldn’t You? Compass offers Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes in Mandarin Chinese for homeschooled kids. Classes are held on Wednesdays, and the next session starts October 31! Kids have fun with Chinese! Studies show that it is no more difficult to learn than any other ... More

Last Chance! “It’s the Law” Seminar by William & Mary Law School

Only a few days remain to register for the one-of-a-kind "It’s the Law! Introduction to Law and the U.S. Legal System" seminar. This is a highly interactive, 3-afternoon program that introduces high school students to the US legal system. The seminar is presented by William & Mary Law School Chancellor Professor of Law Fred Lederer who also ... More

LAST CALL: Special Effects Make-Up Clinic

Don't miss this unique just-for-fun workshop! Registrations must be received by October 17, so the course make-up products can be ordered! From stage and screen and just in time for Halloween! Become a zombie, monster, troll, demon, or your own frightening creature. Learn ghoulish special effects make-up tricks from a professional ... More

REMINDER: Early Registration Discount Ends Tonight at Midnight!

If you have not yet registered for second quarter classes, there is still time! New classes begin on October 26 (Friday classes) and October 31 (Wednesday classes) But don’t wait… the early registration discount ends tonight (October 15) at midnight! New families are welcome to join us 2nd quarter! From Coding to Cooking, French to ... More

Special Effects Make-Up Clinic

From stage and screen and just in time for Halloween! Become a zombie, monster, troll, demon, or your own frightening creature. Learn ghoulish special effects make-up tricks from a professional make-up artist: hollow, sunken eyes, cuts and gashes, scars and scabs, bruises, and peeling or ripping skin. This is a 1-hour clinic taught by ... More

Compass 2nd Quarter Classes Posted! Registration Opens 10/2/18 at 6:00 am

Great news! The all-new schedule for second quarter homeschool classes at Compass has been posted! Early registration for begins this week on Tuesday, October 2 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered on early registrations completed by October 12. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll. ... More

Usborne Homeschool Book Fair This Wednesday at Compass!

Don't forget that on Wednesday, September 26, 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 ... More

Announcing 2018 Homeschool Family Science Night

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Compass Science Fair * Show What You Know Expo * Hands On Labs & Activity Stations Bring your whole family out to celebrate and explore science and technology! Students in grades 4-12 are invited to participate in the Compass Science Fair. This is a judged competition, and a good ... More

Last Call: Bio-Chem Learning Lab Program

There is some science you just can’t do at home! If you don’t have a spectrometer or spring scales in your kitchen, you may need to do homeschool science somewhere else! Bio-Chem Learning Labs begin in 2 weeks on Tuesday, October 2. 19 students are participating, and we have room for up to 11 more! Bio-Chem Learnnig Labs are a ... More

Compass Spirit Wear Shop Now Open!

T-Shirts • Polos • Hoodies • Aprons Compass families have asked for years! We now have Compass t-shirts, polos, hoodies, and even an apron for our cooking classes. Show your homeschool spirit and order yours online today! Vintage & traditional designs Youth and adult sizes Women’s and men’s cuts High quality, branded ... More