Who we are

Co-op Information 

Our desire is that classes at Compass will honor God and be a blessing to homeschooling families. We want to be a place of nurturing support and love, while also helping children to develop good habits and virtues.

• We are a Christian co-op with a missions focus and require everyone to agree with our statement of faith.
•  Compass offers both academic/core and elective classes for families with children in Kindergarten or older.
• All of our class offerings will be from a biblical worldview when applicable..
• Families must have at least one child in Kindergarten thru high school to be eligible to attend Compass (nursery and prek are available for younger siblings only).
• We are NOT a drop off or a la carte co-op.
• We don't keep grades or maintain student transcripts.
• It is important that you read the entire handbook and look over this website to understand the program and determine if Compass is a good addition to your personal homeschool.

Commitment 

• As a Co-op, we rely 100% on every parent to help so it requires extensive parental involvement.   We have spots/positions we will be assigning you to. 

• We do not allow families to only attend 1 or 2 classes and then leave, they must attend the full session (whether it is full day or half day) including assembly and chapel.  *Exceptions may be made for high school students.   

• A parent/guardian must stay on-site with their child/children. 

• Once you pay the registration fee, you made a commitment to teach, help, plan, clean, and/or other roles throughout the semester.   

• Lack of commitment results in a heavier workload and possible burden for others.  

  • If there is a lack of commitment on your part, you may possibly not be able to return the following semester.

Where and When we meet 

· We currently meet at First Christian Church.

· We meet on Mondays, August – May from 9:25 a.m. to 2:40 p.m.  Families have 2 session options to choose from.

• Full Day – Goes from 9:25-2:40 and includes
  • Academic classes in the morning for all ages
  • Elective classes in the afternoon for all ages.
  • Core classes in the afternoon for highschool.
• Half Day – Goes from 11:55 – 2:40 and includes
  • Elective classes in the afternoon for all ages.
  • Core classes in the afternoon for highschool.
  • On ALL Compass lunch days, half day families will need to be there at 11:20.

Board of Directors/Leadership Team  

The Leadership Team and board members are a group of likeminded homeschooling parents who are responsible for organizing Compass Homeschool Co-op, as well as making decisions that pertain to Compass.

• Compass is a 501c3 organization with no voting members.   

• The governing body of Compass is the board of directors.  They oversee the overall mission, policy, legal items, and accountability of Compass.   

• The Leadership Team is the group of individuals who are responsible for all day-to-day decisions, procedures, and operations.   

• Both the board and the Leadership team are all volunteering their time, like everyone else, so they are not paid.   

• The Board and Leadership Team is self-perpetuating, meaning the BOD/leaders serve until they step down and the existing directors/team determines the replacement for the BOD/leaders.