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Compass News & Announcements: Week of 3/25/24

Welcome to 4th quarter spring classes at Compass. Spring is full of special events and fun opportunities at Compass! (1) Spring Registration Classes began last week on March 18. Late registrations may be possible in some classes. See class options online, call the Compass office at 703-539-5075, or just drop-in. (2) Summer Registration ... More

Coming Soon: Annual Compass Spring Marketplace!

Sign-ups are now open for our annual Spring Marketplace where Compass families can sell items that they make, bake, or grow on Wednesday, May 1. Spring Marketplace is a casual, outdoor gathering where students and parents exhibit items such as crafts, jewelry, baked goods and snacks, home-grown seedlings, bath products, toys, pet products, ... More

Spring Classes Begin This Week: Last Minute, Same Day, and Walk-In Registrations Welcome

Spring classes begin at Compass this week, Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22, 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.  Energize and wrap up your spring homeschool plan with ... More

Compass Summer Session Workshops: Registration Opens 3/12

Spice up your summer schedule and sneak in some creative, hands-on learning with Compass Summer Workshops. Registration opens on Tuesday morning, March 12 at 6:00 am, and an early registration discount is offered through April 26. Compass is offering more than 60 short, specialty programs. These are 1, 2, 3, and 4 half-day workshops for ... More

Compass News & Announcements: Week of 3/4/24

(1) Spring Registration is open and ongoing for 4th quarter which begins Monday, March 18 - Friday, March 22. Spaces remain in several dozen classes including our new Band-Ready Spring Clinics (brass, percussion and woodwinds sections) and spring Swimming Lessons. Review available classes online. (2) Summer Workshop Registration will open ... More

REMINDER: Band Instrument Test Drive Event This Afternoon (Feb. 21)

Remember that today, Wednesday, February 21, is your child's chance to touch a trombone, hold a horn, click a clarinet, and strike a snare! Try these instruments and others at today's Instrument Test Drive at Compass. Representatives from the Music & Arts store will have test instruments set up in Suite D near the main desk from 1:00 pm- ... More

Compass First LEGO League (FLL): Interest Meeting & Spring Pre-Season Team

Compass's First LEGO League (FLL) Robotics Team has openings for additional members for its Spring Pre-Season. The team meets Mondays from 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm to practice and prepare for the fall competition season. Prospective members should have completed at least one class in Robotics Fab Lab, LEGO Robotics Training Team, Build it Better, ... More

Compass News & Announcements: Week of February 12, 2024

Greetings! We hope everyone is having a pleasant winter quarter. COMPASS NEWS (1) Class Registration: Registration for 4th quarter Spring Classes remains open. A 10% early registration discount is offered through March 1. Classes begin on Monday, March 18. (2) President's Day: Compass classes DO meet on Monday, February 19 (Presi... More

Band Instrument Test Drive Event, February 21

Have you touched a trombone, held a horn, clicked a clarinet, or struck a snare? Try these instruments and others at a special Instrument Test Drive at Compass on Wednesday, February 21! Band is often cited as an school experience that parents worry that their homeschooled kids will miss out on. Compass is ramping up to offer an homesc... More

Coming Soon: 2024 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees

Register Now! The 2024 Junior and Senior Homeschool Spelling Bees will be held this month at Compass in Herndon. This year, Compass welcomes a special guest to the bees! Spelling super star, Charlotte Walsh, was the 2nd place winner in the 2023 National Scripps Spelling Bee. Charlotte is a Compass high school student who participated in the ... More