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Compass News & Announcements: Week of January 20

Welcome to Third Quarter! We are off to a chilly start with two winter storms making an appearance, but we have a very full, always exciting winter quarter. Third quarter is a great time to join Compass and spice up the short, dreary homeschool days with new activities. New families are welcome. Make sure that you are following Compass on ... More

Compass Will Close Monday, January 20

Compass will be closed on Monday, January 20 because of Sunday's additional snowfall and the likelihood of icy roads, parking lots, and sidewalks from sustained sub-freezing temperatures, The date was scheduled to be a regular class meeting day. All Monday classes will have a make-up session on March 10. We look forward to seeing ... More

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, ... 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 ... 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: Sing spectacular songs Compass Kids' Chorus, Middle School Musical, Music Makers Put on a play Young Actors' Playhouse, Kids' Theater, Detective Drama, Tweens Acting Out, Tween Stage, Teen ... 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 chorus ... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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! New families are ... More