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Compass Open House this Wednesday

Compass is opening its doors one week early for an Open House! If your family is new to Compass, or you are still considering fall classes, please stop by for a look around the facility. We will show families where to find the classrooms, parent lounges, quiet study areas, social hall, where to eat lunch, and where to play. We will answer ... More

Compass Classes Begin in 2 Weeks- There is Still Time!

Summer is almost over! Do you have your homeschooling year figured out? Compass classes begin in just two weeks on Wednesday, September 7. Registrations are still being accepted If you have some gaps in your curriculum, want your child to try an in-person, small group class or explore a new topic, try Compass this fall! Compass offers ... More

Order Now! Time for Kids and NatGeo Student Magazine Subscriptions

It is time to order your student magazines for the upcoming school year! Once again Compass is coordinating the group purchase of NatGeo Explorer and Time for Kids magazine subscriptions. Multiple editions are available in each title to accommodate different reading levels. All editions are full color, contain no advertisements, and ... More

Summer Spotlight: Kids on Stage- Break into Community Theater!

If your child wishes to break into community theater such as Sterling Players, Northern Virginia Players, Encore Stage, or others, we have a new opportunity to help them get their foot in the door! Compass is offering a 7-week workshop called "Auditioning Conditioning" for homeschoolers in 6th - 12th grade. Students will work with acting ... More

Summer Spotlight: Noooo! Not the Card Catalog!

Homeschool parents are very competent to teach many academic topics, but most of us lack the up-to-date skills to teach our kids relevant, current research techniques. Hint: It does not involve the card catalog or the Dewey decimal system! Recognizing the need for students to be able to efficiently find and critique sources of information ... More

Summer Spotlight: High Energy Hip Hop

Compass has a new class to get kids moving mid-day! Founder and lead artist Shona Colglazier of Urban Kangaroo is bringing her high-energy, kid-friendly Hip Hop program to Compass this fall! Kids will be up and moving to the latest pop and hip hop music using rated E (for everyone) songs selected from clean, radio-edits of popular music, ... More

Summer Spotlight: New Instructor Albert Thompson

Compass is pleased to introduce homeschoolers to one of our new fall instructors, Albert Thompson! Albert is an adjunct professor at Northern Virginia Community College where he teaches History of Western Civilization, American History, and the history of WWII. At Compass Albert will be teaching the "Civil War Awakenings" series. This ... More

Act Now! Early Registration Discount Ends at Midnight Tonight

Don't forget that early registration for fall Compass Classes ends tonight at midnight! Enroll before today to receive the 10% early discount off fall classes. See the full schedule for available classes including all-new options for high school students. Spaces remain in dozens of classes for homeschooled students in K-12th grade. ... More

Early Registration for Compass Homeschool Fall Classes Ends June 30!

Don't forget that early registration for fall Compass Classes ends June 30! Enroll before midnight on Thursday to receive the 10% early registration discount. Summer will go by quickly, so start making your plans for fall homeschooling now! See the full schedule for available classes including all-new options for high school students. S... More

Remember to Register Before You Pack!

Remember to register for Compass fall classes before you head out on vacation and summer adventures! Summer flies by, and fall will be here before you know it! Make sure you have selected some Compass classes for your fall homeschooling plan! Early registration is ongoing for 1st quarter classes which begin September 7 and September 9. A ... More