Winter Classes Begin This Week: Last Minute, Same Day, and Walk-In Registrations Welcome

Winter classes begin at Compass this week, and there is still time to join us! Last minute, same-day, walk-in, and late registrations are welcome for dozens of small group, in-person classes offered for homeschooled students in K-12th grade.  Pass the cold, short days and energize your winter homeschool plan with innovative, interactive, in-person fun and … Read more

January 2025: Urgent Information for Compass Teens

From classes, clubs, and competitions to just hanging out and socializing, Compass has some great opportunities for teens. Read below for what is coming up so you don’t miss out! 1. High School Subjects/ Credits While homeschool requirements can vary from family-to-family under Virginia law, if you plan to go to college, a general recommendation … Read more

What Are You Doing this Winter?

When it is too cold and windy to play outdoors, there are many great things your homeschooler can do indoors at Compass this winter: If your kids still like to head outdoors when it is cold and blustery, you don’t have to! Bundle them up for outdoor adventures in Nature Quest, Natural Leaders, and Outdoor … Read more

Learn to Sing! Choral Classes Return to Compass

Compass is delighted to welcome our new vocal instructor, Dr. Alina Kirschon-Goldman! She believes anyone can learn to sing, and this winter, she will inspire students to perform well-loved tunes from the stage and screen. Compass Kids’ Chorus is for children who want to sing like Elsa, Ariel, Aladdin, Belle, or even the Beast. The … Read more

Compass Closed Tomorrow Tue. January 7

All Compass make-up classes and activities scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, have been rescheduled to give crews more time to clear the roads from today’s snowfall. The Compass facility will be closed Tuesday. All Monday and Tuesday make-up classes have been re-scheduled for later in the week. Check email for details. We look forward … Read more

Compass Closed Today- Mon. January 6

All Compass make-up classes and activities scheduled for today, January 6, have been rescheduled because of the ongoing snowfall and additional accumulation expected throughout the area. The Compass facility will be closed today. Students who have make-up classes planned for tomorrow, Tuesday, January 7, should watch their emails for any changes to those schedules. We … Read more

Happy New (Homeschool) Year!

Happy New Year! Whether you are new to homeschooling, new to Virginia, new to Compass, or a valued, returning veteran homeschool family, Compass has exciting opportunities for homeschoolers in the New Year. Winter classes begin on Monday, January 13, so there is still time to join us! Compass has ongoing, a-la-carte class registration for homeschoolers … Read more

Early Registration Discount for Winter Classes Ends Friday!

Remember that the 10% Early Registration discount for Compass winter classes ends at midnight this Friday, December 13! See the complete list of winter classes online. Do not wait: 36 classes are already full and have waitlists, and more than 60 classes have only 1 or 2 spaces remaining. Join Compass for our 13th year! … Read more

REMINDER: Registration is Open Compass Winter Classes!

Remember Early Registration for Compass homeschool winter classes is open and ongoing! See the complete list of winter classes online. Do not wait: nearly 30 classes are already full and have waitlists, and more than 40 classes have only 1 or 2 spaces remaining. Join Compass for our 13th year! New families are welcome to … Read more

Announcing: Christmas Cookie Academy Workshops

Chewy, chunky, crispy, or crunchy- everyone loves cookies! Compass has two special, afternoon baking workshops planned next month. Cookie Academy bakers will make 3-4 kinds of cookies and leave with several dozen fresh cookies cookies ready for a holiday party and the recipes to repeat the cookies at home.  Christmas Cookie Academy: Kids Christmas Cookie … Read more