Inspire and develop every scholar
Our mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self-directed learners, one scholar at a time.
About Compass
About Us
About Compass
Compass Charter Schools is one of California’s leading WASC-accredited virtual charter schools of choice. We create personalized learning experiences that recognize each scholar’s strengths, goals, needs, and path forward.
Our Foundation
What guides Compass
Our mission, vision, and core values guide how we serve scholars, partner with families, and work together as a school community.
Create an environment where scholars can thrive
Our vision is to create an innovative, collaborative learning environment that supports the diverse needs and goals of each scholar, nurtures a love of learning, and prepares them for future success.
Core Values
- Achievement
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Communication
The Compass Experience
Building a strong learning experience
Successful personalized learning is built through preparation, communication, consistency, flexibility, and an active partnership between scholars, families, and Compass staff.
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Be involved and take advantage of opportunities
Engage with your scholar and explore local educational resources, including museums and other learning opportunities.
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Preparation is key
Before classes begin, become familiar with instructions and resources, and ask questions when something is unclear.
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Encourage and support your scholar
Encourage scholars to do their best, understand their strengths and challenges, and communicate openly with teachers.
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Maintain structure and pacing
Establish a daily schedule, stay organized, and keep up with the curriculum and assignments.
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Be patient and flexible
Give yourself and your scholar time to adjust. Flexibility is important when adapting to personalized and online learning.
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Use the support available
Take advantage of teacher assistance, informational sessions, and community resources, and ask for help when it is needed.
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Stay engaged and active
Remain involved in the learning process, participate in activities, and monitor progress regularly.
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Trust yourself
You know your scholar best. Trust your instincts and make choices that support their individual needs.
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Continue learning and improving
The first year may include challenges, but over time families learn what works best for them and their scholar.
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Be persistent
Learning to navigate online education takes time and effort, but it becomes easier with patience, persistence, and dedication.
Partnership matters. Compass works best when scholars, families, teachers, and support staff communicate regularly and work together toward shared goals.
Our Approach
Personalized learning built through partnership
Compass brings scholars, families, educators, and support teams together to create learning experiences shaped around individual strengths, needs, goals, and circumstances.
A personalized virtual learning community
Compass exceeds expectations for how education can be taught through personalized virtual learning. Through strong partnerships among supervising teachers, scholars, and families, Compass responds to each scholar’s needs, dreams, and background while preparing them to pursue their goals after graduation.
Every voice matters
We believe every scholar, family member, and staff member is an important educational partner who should feel welcomed, appreciated, and heard while charting their course through Compass.
What We Do
- We intentionally match scholars and families with virtual, at-home, and in-person learning programs that support their lifestyle and vision for success.
- We provide coordinated academic, social-emotional, and college and career readiness support.
- We hire passionate and knowledgeable staff, inspire collaboration, and encourage professional learning.
- We continuously improve our personalized learning models and contribute to a more individualized approach to education.
How We Do It
- By acknowledging scholars’ lived realities so we can appropriately engage, challenge, and prepare them to lead fulfilling lives.
- By coaching families through challenges and goals and offering training on personalized education.
- By connecting and equipping counselors, educators, and families to understand scholars’ needs and provide individualized support.
- By investing in professional growth and building trust among staff.
- By monitoring new trends, capturing effective practices across Compass programs, and sharing knowledge with the broader field.
Our Impact
Preparing scholars for what comes next
Compass supports and celebrates many paths to personal fulfillment, helping scholars build the knowledge, confidence, motivation, and abilities needed for their next chapter.
Ready for the next stage
Upon graduation, scholars have the foundational knowledge, motivation, and abilities to successfully progress to the next stage of their journey, whether through entry into a career, additional training and service, entrepreneurship, or further education at a college or university.
Confidence and pride
Graduates and their families are proud of their achievements and recognize the positive impact the Compass community had on their confidence, sense of pride, and self-awareness.
Independent thinkers
Long term, Compass alumni are independent thinkers with the capability to forge their own path. They understand what is essential to their continued personal growth and possess the skills and values to become and remain productive, contributing members of their communities.
Accreditation and Recognition
Recognized for quality and college-ready learning
Compass Charter Schools is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges, and maintains NCAA recognition for approved coursework.
