Plan ahead, take control of deadlines, and make your time work for you Get ahead of deadlines and make time for what matters. In this two-session workshop, teens will practice estimating how long tasks really take, deciding what to tackle first, and working backward from deadlines so big assignments don’t turn into last-minute scrambles. They’ll … Read more
Eat like Elizabeth I. Chow down like Chaucer. Revel like Richard II. Journey to the kitchens of historic England in this immersive, 3-hour cooking workshop! In Eating Through History: Medieval Fare, students explore centuries of English food and traditions through hands-on cooking and engaging discussion. Students will prepare: Step into the past and bring centuries-old … Read more
Join Compass for one last fall hurrah at the Cox Farms Fall Festival in Centreville! With a forecast of 68 degrees, it’s a perfect day to enjoy outdoor adventures and connect with other homeschool families. Sign up HERE Date: Friday, November 6 Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm *(or stay through festival end at 5:00 … Read more
Go beyond the trail. Learn to see the wild. Curious Naturalists Field School is a guided, small-group exploration led by a senior master naturalist and environmental educator, Sevim Kalyoncu. Several spaces remain. Sign up HERE This is not a casual nature walk. Families learn how to observe like naturalists and think like scientists as they … Read more
Hoodie weather is here! The fall sale of Compass Spirit Wear ends this week on November 1. Select from two collegiate-look graphics designs on a variety of high quality hoodies, long sleeve tees, and short sleeve shirts. There are youth, women’s and men’s styles, and extended range of sizes, and multiple colors, including two tie-dye … Read more
2nd quarter fall classes begin at Compass this week, and there is still time to join us! Last minute, same-day, walk-in, and late registrations are welcome for dozens of small group, in-person classes offered for homeschooled students in PreK-12th grade. Celebrate the colors and energy of fall with innovative, interactive, in-person fun and learning at … Read more
You give your heart and soul for homeschooling, and now We Want Your Blood! The Compass chapter of the homeschool National Honor Society is hosting our 2nd annual Halloween Red Cross Blood Drive this Thursday, October 29, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. Compass parents, teachers, neighbors, friends, and older teens are asked to donate … Read more
This is the final call for “school pictures” at Compass this year. Portrait photographer Angela Goodhart of Goodhart Photography is offering a final session on Monday, October 26! Picture times are scheduled between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Families are asked to sign up each child for a 5-minute slot and sign up siblings or … Read more
Compass is bringing a school tradition to our homeschool families again this year! Professional portrait photographer, Angela Goodhart, of Goodhart Photography will be taking “school pictures” for interested families Monday, October 19 through Friday, October 23. See samples of Angela’s work on her website. Picture times are scheduled between 10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day. … Read more
Join Compass for a fun, educational morning at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site! Built around 1811, this historic water-powered gristmill offers students a glimpse into 19th-century Virginia life, early engineering, and the simple machines that helped communities thrive. Sign up HERE Date: Friday, October 23 Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am Location Name: Colvin Run … Read more
