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Compass Update on COVID-19

Dear Compass Families, Friends, and Instructors:We want to wish everyone well during the current shut-in. We also wanted to provide a few Compass updates and answer some questions that we have been receiving.First, you may have heard that some Compass classes have begun to meet online. Last week, a significant effort was launched to ... More

NEW WORKSHOP: First Aid & CPR for Teens

Would you know what to do if you cut yourself in the kitchen? What if a friend had an anaphylactic reaction to a food or your teacher 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 ... More

Early Registration Discount for Spring Classes Ends Today, Feb. 21!

Don't forget...the 10% Early Registration Discount ends at midnight tonight for upcoming spring classes!Registration for Compass spring classes is ongoing! Openings remain in several dozen classes for homeschooled students in K-12th grade, including topics in math, science, engineering, technology, history, humanities, civics, public ... More

Announcing the 2020 Compass Art and Variety Show!

Compass students are invited to showcase their talents in a fun, social, community evening! The Annual Art & Variety Show is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 24, from 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Students may now sign up to exhibit art, to perform, or both.For the Variety Show, students are invited to sing, dance, perform a comedy skit, act ... More

Register Now! Senior Homeschool Spelling Bee, Ages 9-15 Invited

2019 Senior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 19Spelling and word enthusiasts are encouraged to join us for this spelling bee which is a "school level" contest for in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The Compass winner will advance to the Fairfax County spelling bee in March. The Senior Spelling Bee is for students ages 9-15.The ... More

LAST CHANCE: Register for the 2020 Junior Spelling Bee!

Last call for any young students interested in participating in the 2020 Junior Spelling Bee!The annual homeschool Junior Spelling Bee will be held this Wednesday, February 5, and is for students under age 9. The Junior Bee is a low-pressure, fun, first bee, where the top two winners are invited to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee. ... More

Sign Up Now for the 2020 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees!

Spelling and word enthusiasts are encouraged to join us for our annual homeschool spelling bees!*The Junior Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 5, and is for students under age 9. The Junior Bee is a low-pressure, fun, first bee, where the top two winners are invited to participate in the Senior Spelling Bee. See the bee ... More

Reminder: Early Registration for Spring Classes Begins Tomorrow, Jan. 28, at 6:00 am

Don't forget...registration opens tomorrow at 6:00 am!Early registration for Compass spring classes begins on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through February 21. Don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll.More than 125 classes are offered for ... More

Compass Spring Schedule is Posted! Early Registration Opens January 28

Great news! The all-new schedule for 4th Quarter Compass classes has been posted!Early registration for Compass spring classes begins next week on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through February 21. Don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll.M... More

Donations Needed for Area Homeless

During Compass's winter week off, the UUCF church is converted to a hypothermia shelter for the area's homeless. Once again they have asked  Compass families to contribute items for our homeless neighbors. For the next three weeks, on January 22, 24, 29, 31, and February 5 and 7, we will be taking donations of:Packs of new adult ... More