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Welcome to Compass Charter Schools, Where Learning Is Personalized and Every Scholar Matters
At Compass Charter Schools, we believe that education should inspire, empower, and adapt to the unique needs of every learner. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of our Options Learning Program or the structure of our Online Learning Program, Compass is here to support your family’s educational journey.
As a tuition-free, WASC and NCAA Accredited public charter school serving TK–12 students across California, we are committed to academic excellence, innovation, and equity. Our dedicated teachers, supportive staff, and strong learning community work together to help each scholar reach their full potential—both in the classroom and beyond.
We invite you to explore our programs and discover how Compass can help your child thrive. Welcome to a place where learning is personal, and success is within reach.
The Gold Standard In Personalized Virtual Education
Serving 15 California Counties
San Diego County
Imperial County
Orange County
Riverside County
Los Angeles County
Kern County
San Bernardino County
Ventura County
Sacramento County ~ Yolo County
Colusa County ~ Lake County
Napa County ~ Solano County
Sutter County
The One-Size-Fits-All Approach Isn't For Everyone!
Two Personalized Learning Paths to Help Every Scholar Thrive
Compass Charter Schools offers two flexible and tuition-free learning programs designed to meet the diverse needs of TK–12 students across California: the Options Learning Program and the Online Learning Program. The Options Program empowers families who prefer a home-based, parent-led education model, allowing Learning Coaches (parents) to guide instruction using a curriculum of their choice with support from credentialed teachers. In contrast, the Online Learning Program provides a structured, teacher-led virtual classroom experience with engaging digital curriculum and regular academic support. Both programs prioritize personalized learning, academic excellence, and empowering scholars to thrive in the environment that suits them best.
Options Learning Program
(Home‑Study / Independent Study)
The Options Learning Program at Compass Charter Schools is a flexible, home-based educational model designed for families who want to take an active role in their child’s learning. In this program, parents serve as Learning Coaches, selecting curriculum from a list of approved providers and guiding daily instruction at home. Each family is supported by a credentialed Supervising Teacher who offers regular check-ins, guidance, and academic oversight to ensure student success. With the freedom to personalize pacing and content, the Options Program is ideal for TK–12 students who benefit from individualized learning plans in a supportive, home-centered environment.
Designed for families who prefer a home-based learning environment with a high level of parental engagement.
Learning Coaches (parents) serve as the primary daily instructors, selecting approved curriculum, creating learning plans, and overseeing their scholar’s progress.
Credentialed Supervising Teachers provide support, monitor academic progress, guide curriculum choices, and manage educational support funds.
The program includes monthly learning checkpoints, benchmark testing, work sample submissions, and graduation planning structures.
Flexible curriculum selections from a board-approved list—core subjects and electives, including high school A‑G–approved courses—are available.
This option supports learners needing personalized pacing, by offering credit recovery or acceleration through its Accelerated Course Options Learning Program (ACOP).
Why You Should Choose The Options Program
Choose the Options Learning Program if you want flexibility, parental control over curriculum and pacing, and the option to tailor schooling very closely to your child’s needs.
Online Learning Program
(Structured Digital Platform)
The Online Learning Program at Compass Charter Schools offers a structured, virtual classroom experience for TK–12 students who thrive in an engaging, teacher-led environment. Using a high-quality digital curriculum through Accelerate Education, scholars follow a set schedule of online lessons, assignments, and assessments, all guided by credentialed Compass teachers. This program provides the consistency of a traditional school with the flexibility of online learning, allowing students to learn from anywhere while receiving personalized academic support. It’s an ideal option for families seeking a comprehensive, tuition-free education with expert instruction and interactive learning tools.
Fully virtual, school-based model delivered by Compass Charter Schools, providing a comprehensive online curriculum.
Curriculum is developed in partnership with Accelerate Education, offering structured, rigorous online lessons and tools tailored to TK–12 scholars .
Instructors are Compass-employed educators who manage instruction, deliver guidance, and provide regular academic support—less dependency on parent-as-teacher.
Scholars follow a defined daily schedule, assignments, and assessments within an online classroom setting, though still personalized to their pace and needs.
Interactive, Standards-Aligned Curriculum: Scholars engage with dynamic, multimedia-rich lessons aligned to California state standards, designed to build critical thinking and real-world skills.
Why You Should Choose The Online Program
Choose the Online Learning Program if you prefer a school-managed online experience with regular teacher interaction, structured lessons, and less daily instructional burden on the parent.
Our School Mission
Compass Charter Schools' mission is to inspire and develop innovative, creative, self‑directed learners, one scholar at a time.
We accomplish this by intentionally matching scholars and families with learning model that best suit their lifestyle and academic goals. Compass supports coordinated academic, social-emotional, and college/career readiness, while continuously refining their personalized learning approach and serving as thought leaders in individualized education.
Our school community is grounded in core values, Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication, and emphasizes deep partnerships among supervising teachers, scholars, and families to deliver equitable and intentional educational experiences tailored to each learner’s unique needs and aspirations
Clubs, Events, and Enrichment at Compass
At Compass Charter Schools, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Our scholars thrive not only because of our strong academic programs, but also because of the vibrant extracurricular opportunities that help them grow socially, emotionally, and creatively. Whether they’re enrolled in the Options or Online Learning Program, every Compass scholar has access to clubs, events, and enrichment experiences that spark joy, build community, and develop lifelong skills. Here’s why our scholars love getting involved:
Flexible access: All extracurricular opportunities are open to both Options (home study) and Online program scholars.
Building connections: Virtual clubs and group events foster friendships and peer support across regions.
Inclusive and diverse: Wide-ranging interest areas—from STEM to arts and leadership—allow students to explore and engage.
Skill development: Scholars gain confidence, independence, leadership, and real-world experience through club participation and events.
🎓 Scholar Clubs (Virtual & Scholar-Driven)
Scholar-led interest groups hosted online with support from a Compass staff advisor.
Focus areas have included chess, coding, gardening, world languages, music, STEAM, Minecraft, and more, driven by scholars’ passions.
Clubs meet regularly in Google Classroom and virtual sessions to encourage connection, leadership, and creativity
🚌 Field Trips & Enrichment Events
Virtual and in-person educational outings, ranging from museum tours and historical sites to STEM and arts-based experiences.
Designed to deepen scholars’ real-world understanding, spark curiosity, and foster community engagement.
Many field trips are offered at no cost to scholars, with nominal fees for participating adults or guests when required.
🛠 Virtual Scholar Workshops
Regular online workshops exploring topics like the arts, sciences, college and career readiness, community service, and themed cultural events.
Sessions designed to ignite new interests and help scholars become confident learners and world explorers.
🏅 Scholar Celebrations & Award Ceremonies
Monthly scholar recognition events, held virtually or in-person, that celebrate academic growth, leadership, and community engagement.
Ceremonies such as matriculation and award ceremonies honor achievements and build a strong sense of school pride.
⚙️ Academic Competitions & Clubs
Participation in courses and clubs like Business Professionals of America (BPA), HOSA (Future Health Professionals), FCCLA (Family, Career & Community Leaders of America), National History Day (NHD), Robotics, spirit/garden clubs, and Theater/Drama.
These clubs may compete at regional, state, or national levels and help students build leadership, technical, and creative skills.
Compass Free and Reduced Lunch Program
Compass Charter Schools offers the free and reduced-price meal program under California and federal guidelines to eligible scholars in both the Options Learning and Online Learning Programs.
For the Options Learning Program, eligible scholars are provided with one free or reduced-price meal per meal service (breakfast and/or lunch) on days when they attend school-run events or resource center activities, such as monthly connection meetings or learning site visits. Meal availability is tied to physical presence at Compass-operated locations.
For the Online Learning Program, which is primarily remote, scholars are still eligible for free or reduced-price meals, but only when they are physically at a Compass site or participating in school-managed in-person activities. Meal services are not provided for fully remote instruction days at home
Why Do Our Parents Enroll Their Children in Compass Charter School?
⭐ 1. Flexible, Personalized Learning Options
Compass offers two distinct, tuition-free programs, Options Learning (home-based, parent-led) and Online Learning (structured, teacher-led virtual classroom), so families can choose the model that best fits their child’s learning style and their lifestyle.
👩🏫 2. Supportive, Credentialed Teachers
Every scholar is supported by highly qualified, credentialed teachers who guide academic progress, provide 1:1 support, and build meaningful relationships with students and families.
📚 3. High-Quality, Accredited Curriculum
Compass delivers a rigorous, WASC-accredited education aligned to California state standards, with a wide range of engaging curriculum options, including A–G college-prep courses, electives, and career-focused learning pathways.
💡 4. Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment
Whether learning from home or online, students are welcomed into a caring, inclusive community that fosters respect, creativity, and individuality. Compass prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside academics.
🏡 5. Empowered Parent Involvement
Compass values parents as partners. In the Options Program, parents play a leading instructional role, while in the Online Program, they remain engaged through regular communication, progress updates, and family-centered support services.
The Right School Can Change Your Child's Life Forever!
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