Current Compass families are invited to sign up for our annual Valentines Exchange! This event is among families’ favorites at Compass each year. Participating families are asked to sign up so others know how many Valentines to prepare. Compass students of all ages are invited created personalized mailboxes, prepare and deliver Valentines to others, and … Read more
Compass will be closed for all classes and activities on Monday, January 26, due to widespread snow and ice from Sunday’s winter storm. We hope everyone enjoys the unexpected day off and stays safe and warm. Please watch for Compass announcements regarding reopening once roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks have been cleared, plowed, and treated.
Do you know all the states and seas? Do you enjoy learning countries and capitals? Can you tell the difference between Budapest and Bucharest? Do you like to study borders and boundaries; topography and tributaries; weather patterns, waterways, and wonders of the world? If so, then you would enjoy the 13th Annual Northern Virginia Homeschool … Read more
The shortest month boasts the busiest calendar at Compass! Please join us and make plans to attend: The Sweetheart Soiree: A Daddy Daughter Dance Compass little girls ages 5-10 and their fathers or special grown-ups are invited to the Sweetheart Soiree, a daddy-daughter Valentines dance. There will be games, music, activities, crafts, and dancing. Snacks, … Read more
Reminder! After an exciting first week of winter, Compass classes will meet today, Monday, January 19, on the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday. CLASSES & WORKSHOPS 1. 3rd Quarter/2nd Semester Fall Registration: Registration for winter quarter classes is open and ongoing. Most classes began the week of January 12. Compass allows late enrollment in … Read more
Plan. Program. Problem-solve. Learn the world’s fastest growing computer language that is used by Google, NASA, YouTube and the CIA! Python is a versatile, easy-to-learn beginner-level coding language. Spaces remain in Compass’s upcoming, 16-week Python coding class. Intro to Python Programming is for teens in 7th-12th. The class meets on Mondays from 12:00 pm to … Read more
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. Brighten the cold, dreery days of winter with innovative, interactive, in-person fun and learning at Compass. Registration … Read more
Save last year’s swim skills or get a head-start on summer swim season! Swimming is the ultimate “life skill.” Morning homeschool swim lessons begin Tuesday, January 13 and Thursday, January 15 at the Reston YMCA. Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate levels are offered for homeschoolers up to 6th grade. Take lessons one day or both. … Read more
Making friends, handling feelings, and navigating social situations take practice! For homeschooling families who seek meaningful interactions and intentional socialization for their children, these small-group classes offer a safe, supportive space to build confidence and social skills. Students will work with school counselor and educational specialist Heidi Conradt. Through games, role-playing, and in-class activities, students … Read more
Happy New Homeschool Year! We are thrilled to welcome 2026- Compass’s 14th year- with many fun new additions for homeschool families. We have a diverse, vibrant line-up of special activities and opportunities for homeschoolers this winter. New and prospective families are welcome to schedule drop-ins for tours and Q & A during our make-up week … Read more
