Do you have a teen who is considering traditional high school because of FOMO (fear of missing out)? Homeschooled teens at Compass have many opportunities available to them so they can enjoy traditional high school experiences while remaining homeschooled: For the complete list of Compass high school classes, visit the Class Registration webpage and click … Read more
Long division or linear equations? Integers or integrals? Polynomials or parabolas? If online math doesn’t measure up and virtual instruction causes problems for your homeschooler, Compass has the solution: small group, in-person math classes! Compass has openings in math classes from 4th-12th grade. Students meet twice a week with a live, face-to-face math instructor and … Read more
Too many of our teens do not have a vision for what they would like to do after high school! Very few high schoolers are aware of all of the options available to them. Waiting to “figure it out” in college can be costly: changes in major and transfers to other colleges can result in … Read more
Curious about Compass? Confused about homeschooling? Concerned about high school? Compass has several ways to help answer your questions! Prospective families are invited to learn more about Compass with a tour of the facilities and sit-down with the director. Get answers to your questions about registration, schedule, classes, placement, or high school concerns like coursework, … Read more
Compass has some fun, hands-on half-day workshops in August to wrap up your summer! Workshops are just 2, 3, or 4 half-days long. All kids are welcome- they do not need to be Compass students or even homeschooled. The 10% early registration discount has been extended for all August workshops! Register for Summer Workshops Online. … Read more
Summer Cooking Workshops at Compass Food is a fun part of summer vacation! Create lasting memories with summer celebrations like barbeques, picnics, and potlucks. Cool off with refreshing summer flavors like watermelon, peach, strawberry, and coconut. Kids can participate in these traditions while learning important life skills in Compass’s summer cooking workshops. Workshops meet just … Read more
In 2018, Compass battled the bureaucracy and succeeded in becoming the first homeschool program in Virginia to be allowed to offer the AP (Advanced Placement) classes by the College Board! AP classes taught at Compass are officially recognized and listed in the College Board’s annual register of approved programs. Here is why motivated homeschooled high … Read more
Last Chance: Dulles Area Beginner Band Camp begins in less than two weeks, but there is still time to register! This is a one week, half-day band intensive for beginners. Enjoy the camaraderie and cooperation of making music with others while using the summer to build skills and boost confidence with your band instrument. Dulles … Read more
Too many of our teens do not have a vision for what they would like to do after high school! Very few high schoolers are aware of all of the options available to them. Waiting to “figure it out” in college can be costly: changes in major and transfers to other colleges can result in … Read more
Reading roadblocks. Handwriting hurdles. Struggling with spelling and wrestling over writing? The language arts are not easy, and some children face more obstacles than others. Homeschool parents are not expected to be experts in all aspects of these critical skills, so Compass offers dozens of small group, in-person language arts classes for families to select … Read more
