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Compass 4th Quarter Spring Classes Posted…Early Registration Starts 2/12

Great news! The all-new schedule for Compass Spring classes (4th quarter) has been posted! Early registration for 4th quarter begins this week on Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through March 6. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! New families are welcome to join any ... More

Brown Bag Lunch-N-Learn: “Homeschool-to-Middle School: Private Academies” on 2/4

Compass parents are invited to bring their own bagged lunches this Wednesday, February 4, for a panel discussion about several private academies for middle-school-after-homeschooling. The panel will consist of: Ryan Heitz of Ideaventions Academy (new in Fall 2015) Amy Imbody of Lorien Wood (Vienna) Laura DeLima of the School for ... More

Reminder: Register for Feb. 4 Compass Homeschool Spelling Bee!

The 2015 Compass Homeschooling Spelling Bee is a "school level" contest for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is open to all northern Virginia homeschoolers! Registration is now open. Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Time: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm Contest Details: The Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 4, from 4:15 pm- 6:00 ... More

Last Call: Homeschool Geography Bee this Wednesday!

Last call for homeschooled geography fans and enthusiasts! Homeschooled students are invited to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geographic Bee this Wednesday, January 21.  Compass is the host site for this “school level” contest for the 2015 National Geographic Bee. This is low-key, smaller- scale geography ... More

Compass Classes Will be Held Today!

Compass classes will be held today! Our interpretation of various weather reports is that the Oakton area will receive only a dusting to light snow and that icing is not expected.   In studying the weather predictions of Accuweather, Weather.com, NOAA, the Capital Weather Gang, and other sources, this system is being described as "fast ... More

Classes Begin Wednesday…Check the Schedule for Newly Opened Spaces!

3rd quarter Compass classes begin this week on Wednesday, January 14! It is not too late to register. Whether you have signed up for some classes or have not signed up yet, please take a look at the Compass schedule again! We have had a few last minute changes that have created openings in classes that were previously closed. Several ... More

Announcing the 2015 Compass Homeschool Spelling Bee…Registration Now Open

The 2015 Compass Homeschooling Spelling Bee is a "school level" contest for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and is open to all northern Virginia homeschoolers! Registration is now open. Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Time: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm Contest Details: The Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 4, from 4:15 pm- 6:00 pm. ... More

Homeschoolers Geo Bee on 1/21/15; Still Time to Register

Calling all geography buffs and enthusiasts! Homeschooled students are invited to participate in the annual Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geographic Bee. Compass is the host site for this “school level” contest for the 2015 National Geographic Bee. This is a low-key, smaller- scale, friendly and fun geo bee that is great for first-time... More

Announcing First Compass Class for High School Students!

We have heard the pleas from Compass families to offer classes for high school-aged students... and now we have one on the schedule! Help spread the word that Compass is spreading its wings! "SAT Math Prep and Challenge Problems" is an 8-week workshop offered from 3:00 - 3:55 pm each Wednesday starting January 14 on the Compass campus in ... More

Registration Still Open…Winter Classes Start in 10 Days!

Happy New Year! What are you doing for the next half of your homeschool year? Compass winter quarter classes start in a just ten days, on January 14, and it's not too late to register! Spaces remain in 30+ classes for homeschoolers in K-9th grade. New families are welcome to join mid-year! Classes are just 8 weeks long covering many topics ... More