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Featured Class- Maker Labs: Futuristic Fiber Tech

Have you wondered what the "Futuristic Fiber Tech" classes are at Compass? These are two all-new winter Maker Labs where students will use real tools and learn practical skills to make things for themselves! In Futuristic Fiber Tech, students will learn sewing and electronics skills to make their own soft sculpture with an integrated ... More

New Classes for Star Wars Enthusiasts

Is your family getting excited for the new Star Wars movie? Are your kids counting the days until they can discover what has happened with Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, General Leia, and the droids? You can harness some of that Star Wars mania and turn it into homeschool lessons! Compass has several special classes scheduled this winter for ... More

Compass Open House This Week

Considering one of Compass' many classes this winter? New to the area or new to homeschooling? Stop by to meet us this week on Wednesday, December 9 (all ages) or Friday, December 11 (teens)! Compass is opening its doors to homeschoolers with informal, drop-in open houses this week! New families are welcome to enroll mid-year, but if you ... More

Fun Winter Classes for Younger Kids!

Burrr! When it is too cold for park days and too wet for playgrounds this winter, Compass has some great options for little kids' classes! Compass has over 80 classes for homeschoolers starting in January, including more than a dozen classes for younger students, in grades K - 2nd (ages 5-7). Help pass the winter with an 8-week class in ... More

Sign Up for the Compass Winter Talent and Art Show!

Students may now sign-up for the winter 2016 Winter Talent and Art Show at Compass! Date:   Tuesday evening, February 16, 2016 Time:    6:00 pm- 7:00 pm- Social Hour/ Art Exhibits 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm- Student Talent Show Location: 2705 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124 Compass students are invited to showcase their visual or ... More

Lunch Topic Tomorrow: “Beyond Worry: Identifying Anxiety in Your Child” on 12/2

Compass parents are invited to bring their own bagged lunches this Wednesday, December 2, and gather for a facilitated discussion on "Beyond Worry: Identifying Anxiety in Your Child." The discussion will be led by Cathi Cohen, LCSW, CGP and founder/director of InStep Therapy Services. Cathi will discuss and answer questions on: Facts ... More

Announcing: Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geographic Bee

Calling all geography buffs and enthusiasts! Registration is now open for homeschooled students to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geographic Bee. Compass is the host site for this “school level” contest for the 2016 National Geographic Bee. Date: Wednesday, January 20 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Details: ... More

Reminder: Early Registration for Winter Classes Starts at 6 AM Tomorrow

Don't forget that Early Registration for winter classes begins tomorrow morning, November 19, bright and early at 6:00 am!  Remember that winter quarter begins on January 13 and is 8 weeks long (for most classes)! Taking a variety of interesting, new classes is a great way for homeschooled kids to beat the winter blues until spring ... More

Books for Food at Compass Wednesday!

This Wednesday, please join Compass is a special holiday exchange...Books for Food. Compass parent Kouthar Muttardy and her family have been gathering boxes and palettes of books that were being discarded by the Prince William County public school and library systems. The family has saved these books from the landfill, sorted them into ... More

Compass 3rd Quarter Winter Schedule Posted…Early Registration Starts 11/19

Great news! The all-new schedule for 3rd Quarter Winter Compass classes has been posted! Early registration for 3rd quarter begins this week on Thursday, November 19, at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through December 18. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to enroll! 82 ... More