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You Are Invited: Compass Winter Talent and Art Show- Tomorrow!

Remember that tomorrow evening, February 27, the annual Compass Winter Talent and Art Show will be held! This is a fun, social event for our homeschool community where Compass students will showcase their visual and performing arts talents. Come out to support talented friends (or see what the show is all about for next year.) Date: ... More

Last Call for Homeschool Spelling Bee!

Senior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 21 at 4:30 pm Senior Spelling Bee (2/21/18) Strong spellers 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 2018. The Senior Spelling Bee is for ... More

Remember Early Registration for Spring Classes Starts Thurs. Feb. 15 at 6:00 am

Remember that early registration for Compass spring classes opens tomorrow, Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 am! From Coding to Cooking, Dissection to Debate, and Minecraft to Mosaics, there are more than 100 classes for homeschooled students in K-12th. Look for returning favorites and innovative, new class topics in math, science, ... More

Compass 4th Quarter Classes Posted! Early Registration Opens Thurs. Feb. 15 at 6:00 am

Great news! The all-new schedule for 4th quarter spring homeschool classes at Compass has been posted! Early registration for begins this week on Thursday, February 15 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through March 9. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll 4th ... More

Junior and Senior Spelling Bees Coming Up!

Junior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 7 at 4:30 pm Senior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 21 at 4:30 pm Junior Spelling Bee (2/7/18) Curious young spellers invited! The Junior Spelling Bee is for students under age 9. It is a more casual, low pressure beginners’ bee to celebrate the fun of spelling. The two finalists from the ... More

Items Needed for the 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. On January 26, 31, and February 2, 7, and 9 we will be taking donations of: Packs of new adult underwear and undershirts Packs ... More

Last Call for 2018 Homeschool Geography Bee!

This is the "last call" for geography buffs and enthusiasts! Registration is open for a few more days for homeschooled students to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geography Bee. Compass is the host site for this “school level” contest for the 2018 National Geographic Bee. Interested homeschooled students must ... More

Puppet Theater Class Begins this Wed. Jan 17

Hand puppets. Mouth puppets. Stick puppets. Even shadow puppets and giant Bunraku puppets. Young homeschoolers will learn all about puppet theater from a professional, working master puppeteer! Acting FUNdamentals: Puppet Theater begins this Wednesday, January 17, at Compass at 12:00 pm. In this 7-week program, young puppeteers will work ... More

Winter Classes Begin This Week! Last Minute, Same-Day, Walk-In and Late Registrations Welcome

3rd Quarter Compass Classes Begin this Week! Last minute, same day, walk-in and late registrations are accepted! There are still openings in several dozen classes for homeschooled students in K through 12th grade. If you see a class available online, you can register yourself and come to Compass tomorrow. Alternatively, come by in person! ... More

BEE Challenged this Winter: Geography and Spelling Bees at Compass

Compass has three exciting academic bees scheduled this winter! Registration is now open for these contests. Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geography Bee: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 Junior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Senior Spelling Bee: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Geography Bee (1/24/18) Calling ... More