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Compass Closed Today, Jan. 15, 2024

All in-person Compass classes and activities scheduled for today, Monday, January 15, will be cancelled. This morning's light snowfall and below freezing temperatures have left slushy and icy patches on the roadways. In addition, the property managers at Compass's Herndon facility will not be plowing the parking lots or treating the sidewa... More

Compass News & Announcements: Week of January 15, 2024

Happy New Homeschool Year, and Welcome to Third Quarter at Compass! We look forward to seeing everyone after our long winter break. COMPASS NEWS (1) Class Registration: Registration for 3rd quarter/2nd semester classes remains open. Last minute, same day, walk-in, and late registrations are welcome. Registration for 4th quarter spring ... More

Oh the Drama! Winter Acting Classes at Compass

A little drama in your homeschooling can be good! Compass acting classes give kids and teens a supportive, collaborative peer group and a fun, low-pressure place to practice presentation skills and exercise their creativity. Everyone has a part, and everyone has fun! Young Actor's Playhouse: Arctic Adventure* (1st-2nd grade, Tue) ... More

Compass Winter Classes Start in 1 Week!

Compass winter classes begin in one week on Monday, January 15, so there is still time to join us! Compass has ongoing registration for a-la-carte classes for homeschoolers in PreK-12th grade. Unique, experiential classes are offered in: Science Robotics Coding Engineering Nature/Outdoors Math Geography History ... More

New Year’s Resolution: Encourage Active Kids!

If you have a New Year's resolution to help your kids become more active, Compass has several fun, physical classes to get them out of the house and out from behind the screen this winter. The CDC reminds us that physical activity in kids improves memory, concentration, and "on-task behaviors" along with reducing anxiety. The following ... More

New Year, New Homeschool Classes

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 15, so there is still time to join us. Compass has ongoing registration for a-la-carte ... More

Tech Classes for Teens and Tweens at Compass

Spaces Available. Grant-Qualifying. Check out the variety of technology-based classes for tweens and teens at Compass this winter! Eye in the Sky: Drones & Videography Robotics Challenge Lab 3D Design & Printing Studio (high school) 3D Design & Print Studio (middle school) Introduction to CS: JavaScript ... More

Tech Classes for Teens and Tweens at Compass

Spaces Available. Grant-Qualifying. Check out the variety of technology-based classes for tweens and teens at Compass this fall! Eye in the Sky: Drones & Videography Robotics Challenge Lab 3D Design & Printing Studio (high school) 3D Design & Print Studio (middle school) Introduction to CS: JavaScript Progra... More

Honor Society Holiday Market Place Today & Tomorrow

The Alpha Rho Honor Society will hold its annual Holiday Marketplace on Tuesday, December 12, and Wednesday, December 13, at Compass from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm each day. The high school students will be selling handmade crafts and small gifts to raise money for two charities: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and Northern Virginia Family ... More

New ‘Science-Sense’ Tuesday Afternoon Workshops at Compass

Compass is excited to announce 6 new, science-focused, afternoon workshops this winter for students in grades 4-6. The series is called "Science-Sense", and the workshops are taught by Sheila Anwari, the founder of Therapeutic Arts, Science, and Growth Mindset. Starting January 1, TASGM will be co-located in Compass's Herndon learning center ... More