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Register Now: Greater Fairfax Homeschoolers Geographic Bee

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. Date: Wednesday, January 21 Time: 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm Details: Homeschooled ... More

Don’t Forget…Early Registration for Winter Classes Starts Tomorrow Morning (12/2)

Don't forget that early registration for winter classes opens tomorrow morning, Tuesday, December 2, at 6:00 am! Check out the all-new schedule for 3rd quarter! 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 join mid-year! 59 classes ... More

Now Posted…Winter Compass Classes! Early Registration Starts Dec. 2

Great news! The all-new schedule for Winter Compass classes (3rd quarter) has been posted! Early registration for 3rd quarter begins next week on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 am. A 10% early registration discount is offered through December 18. But don’t wait, some popular classes fill up quickly! 59 classes are offered for ... More

Free Clay Pottery Class on Wednesday Nov. 19

Compass is planning to offer two "Pottery Around the World" classes in January (K-2nd and 3rd-5th grades). As part of planning for new classes, the new instructors from Jimmy Potters Studio in Fairfax have offered to hold a free clay pottery demonstration class on Wednesday, November 19. Sculptors from Jimmy Potters Studio will be giving ... More

Registration Open: 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 2015 National Geographic Bee. Date: Wednesday, January 21 Time: 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Details: ... More

4-Week Fit Kids Winter Boot Camp Starts Nov. 20

Have the baseball bats have been put away for the fall and soccer cleats retired for the year? Looking for a way to get your child up and moving when the weather gets cold? Need a way to burn some energy before settling into your schoolwork for the day? The 4-week Fit Kids Winter Boot Camp starts November 19! This boot camp is a great ... More

Brown Bag Lunch-N-Learn: “Anxiety in Kids and Teens” 11/5

Compass parents are invited to bring their own bagged lunches this Wednesday, November 5, for a discussion about anxiety in kids and teenagers. DeAnna Hight, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist, and Shannon Lee, LCSW, will facilitate a discussion about anxiety in children and teens. They will discuss common causes ... More

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

Compass 2nd quarter classes begin this week on Wednesday, October 29! 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 families have had changes in their ... More

One Week Until Medieval Masquerade and Fall Faire at Compass!

The Compass Medieval Masquerade and Fall Faire will take place in just one week on Wednesday, October 29! Tickets are now on sale for the event which features homeschoolers' favorite story teller, Jim Weiss! Before settling in to hear Jim tell the colorful Tales of King Arthur, Robin Hood, and other family favorites, watch sword fighting ... More

Registration Still Open for American History Alive! – The 1800s

Homeschoolers will come face-to-face with famous Americans in American History Alive-the 1800s! During second quarter, students will meet Dolley Madison, Marquis de Lafayette, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Ulysses S and Julia Dent Grant (double appearance), Robert E. Lee, and Clara Barton! The American History Alive! series is a ... More