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Featured Class: Context Considered- Current Events Through Political Cartoons

Not all political cartoons are political! Political cartoons are found throughout the media and tackle issues ranging from science, health, environment, technology, and sports, to social trends, relationships, and-- even homeschooling. In the new class, Context Considered, students will examine current events through political cartoons and ... More

Featured Classes: Algebra I and Pre-Algebra Skill Builders

Quick! Pop Quiz! Do you remember: Integers Factoring polynomials Transitive property for inequality Quadratic formula Are you crystal clear and ready to teach your child: Slope formula Linear inequalities Inverse variation y-Intercept  Most high schools and colleges will expect your child to have studied a ... More

Featured Class: Everyday Spanish Conversation for Teens

Trying to learn a foreign language for high school? You can't talk to your online Spanish computer program, textbook or app! You need real people to practice speaking with! How about learning Spanish by just hanging out with friends and... talking? Everyday Spanish Conversation is a class for homeschooled teens based on fun and ... More

Featured Class: Lessons in Leadership

Don't miss the innovative high school program at Compass this fall, "Lessons in Leadership." Teens will examine the question, "What makes a leader?" as they explore the qualities and traits among leaders and fundamentals of leadership. They will learn to identify and strengthen leadership qualities in themselves- an asset to college readine... More

Announcing Eta Sigma Alpha, National Homeschool Honor Society, at Compass

Compass is proud to announce the formation of a chapter of Eta Sigma Alpha (HSA), the National Homeschool Honor Society! Compass will host the Alpha Rho chapter and join more than 300 other chapters of homeschooled students. Applications for membership are being accepted! The goals of Eta Sigma Alpha are to: Recognize and promote ... More

Order NatGeo and Time for Kids Student Magazines!

It is time to order your student magazines for the upcoming school year! Compass coordinates the group subscriptions of NatGeo Explorer and Time for Kids with Around the World student magazines. Multiple editions are available in each title to accommodate different reading levels. Kids loving getting their magazine "mail" at Compass! Order ... More

Check Out the New Compass Video!

Compass is proud to show off its new video! If you have attended classes at Compass, watch the video and look for yourself, your friends, your instructors, and your favorite classes and events. If you have not yet taken classes at Compass, please watch the video to get a flavor of what the program is about and what sets Compass apart from ... More

Introducing the new Compass Homeschool String Orchestra Conductor!

Compass is pleased to announce that our Homeschool String Orchestra will resume this fall under the direction of a new conductor! We welcome Monika Chamasyan-Dorosheff! Monika is an educator, recording artist, and a working violin soloist. She serves as concertmaster of the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra in Maryland, the New Dominion ... More

Early Registration Discount Extended Until July 15!

Registration for 1st quarter fall homeschool classes is ongoing!  For families who are still deciding what to do in the fall, the 10% early registration discount has been extended through July 15. New families are welcome to enroll! More than 100 classes are offered for homeschooled students in K-12th grade, including topics in math, ... More

Sign Up Now for the 2017 Compass Year End Picnic and Field Day!

Celebrate the end of the 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 2016-17 and new families who have just registered for 2017-18 classes. RSVP through the link below. Date: Thursday, June 1 Time: 12:30 pm- ... More