The NAEP’s 2024 bi-annual assessment, called the “Nation’s Report Card”, once again showed that the more than 2/3 of Virginia’s 4th and 8th graders are not meeting reading benchmarks! Only 31% of Virginia’s 4th graders and 29% of 8th graders were at or above proficient reading levels. That is an “F” on any grading scale. … Read more
Financing a motorcycle. Buying your first car. Comparing lease options on an apartment. Understanding your paycheck. Selecting insurance. Algebra meets adulting in Practical Math for Real Life. This class examines real-life scenarios and practices the math that young adults will need after graduating high school. Instead of working math problems in abstract exercises, students will … Read more
Compass is pleased to introduce the new director of our Homeschool String Ensemble, Mr. John Kaboff. Mr. Kaboff is a distinguished cellist and educator based Vienna where he has been teaching youth at his academy, The Kaboff Cello School, since 1995. He has earned accolades for his teaching by numerous world-class cellists such as Yo-Yo … Read more
Remember, registration for Fall classes at Compass is open and ongoing for more than 200 classes for homeschoolers in PreK-12th grade. Registration is a-la-carte, and new families are welcome. Look for small group, hands-on, experiential classes in PreK-12th grade in: science, robotics, technology, coding, nature, math, reading, writing, literature, history, civics, French, Spanish, ASL, acting, … Read more
The rain will stop, and the annual Compass Picnic & Park Day will be held tomorrow! Celebrate the end of the homeschool year! Welcome summer, say good-bye to current friends, and meet new ones who will be joining us in the fall! This event is open to anyone who attended Compass classes in 2024-25 and new … Read more
Virginia Homeschool Families: Remember that your Evidence of Progress is due in just over 2 months on August 1! Schedule now so you do not have to scramble over the summer. Compass has two services to help homeschool families meet Virginia state requirements for Evidence of Progress reporting. Compass offers the BASI Survey standardized test … Read more
The annual Compass Picnic & Park Day has been postponed by one week because of the very rainy and cool forecast. The event will be held one week later on May 29. All other details remain the same. Please update your RSVP: Celebrate the end of the homeschool year! Welcome summer! Say good-bye to current … Read more
Celebrate the end of the homeschool year! Welcome summer! Say good-bye to current friends, and meet new ones who will be joining us in the fall! This event is open to anyone who attended Compass classes in 2024-25 and new families who have just registered for 2025-26 classes. RSVP on SignUp Genius to let us … Read more
Don’t forget! Early Registration begins tomorrow on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 am for Compass fall classes. See the complete list of classes online! A 10% discount is offered through June 13. Classes begin the week of September 8. For a smooth registration tomorrow, please take a moment to log into your Compass Family Account. … Read more
Great news! The Compass Schedule of Fall Classes is now complete! Early Registration begins next week on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered through June 13. Registration includes 1st quarter, 1st semester, and year-long classes. Classes begin September 8, 2025. Join Compass for our 14th year! We are continuing to … Read more
