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Compass Closed Today Wed. February 12

All Compass classes and activities scheduled for today, Wednesday, February 12, are cancelled because of yesterday's snowfall. Cancelled classes will meet on the scheduled make-up day of March 12. Families having questions about yesterday's start of spring registration or any upcoming spring classes are encouraged to contact Compass for ... More

Compass Will Close Early for Snow. 1pm and 2pm Classes Will Not Meet

Compass morning classes will meet today on Tuesday, February 11. Classes that begin at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm will meet as scheduled. Because of today's forecast for mid-day snow, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and after school activities will not meet, and will roll to the planned make-up date on March 11. The following classes will not ... More

Register Now: 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees

Register Now! The 2025 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees will be held this month at Compass in Herndon. The bees are open to all homeschooled students in northern Virginia. The top two finalists from the Junior Bee will be invited to participate in the Senior Bee, and the winner of the Senior Bee will go on to compete at the Fairfax ... More

Compass Will Open on Time Today

Compass will open on time today, and all classes will meet as scheduled today since the temperatures stayed above freezing, and the expected icing did not occur. Compass's 10:00 am start is already a delayed opening. Please take precautions if the conditions are different in your area. The Band Instrument Test Drive scheduled for today ... More

Compass Spring Classes are Posted! Early Registration Opens February 11

Great news! The Compass Schedule of Spring Classes is now complete! Early Registration begins next week on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 am. A 10% discount is offered through February 28. Registration is for 4th quarter classes that begin March 17, 2025. Join Compass for our 13th year! New families are welcome to enroll. We are continuing ... More

Invited: Band Instrument “Test Drive” February 6

Have you touched a trombone, held a horn, clicked a clarinet, or struck a snare? Try these instruments and others at a special Instrument Test Drive at Compass on Thursday, February 6 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm! Band is a traditional school experience that many homeschool parents worry their children will miss out on. Not anymore! Compass is ... More

Sign Up for 2025 Valentines Exchange!

Current Compass families are invited to sign up for our big, beautiful Valentines Exchange! 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, deliver Valentines to others, and receive a box full of cards and treats in our ... More

Now Take Metro to Compass

It's official! You can now take Metro to Compass. The Herndon Station on the new Silver Line is just 3/8 mile (2000 feet) from Compass's front door. Our friends in DC, Maryland, Alexandria, Arlington, and Springfield have new options to get to Compass. Let someone else handle the drive, and join us in January. More

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