Compass Stories

The Compass Give 2020

November 26th, 2020

We are so grateful for our Compass families. By supporting our small, innovative school, they are helping to shape the future of education in Fort Collins and beyond. We invite you to join our families in this effort by contributing to The Compass Give 2020 and support student-centered learning.

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Jan Harrison

Mentoring Spotlight: Dynamic Group Circuit Design

November 24th, 2020

At Compass, community connections provide jumping off points for our students to explore and engage in real world learning. These connections are invaluable to us. Today we highlight Dynamic Group Circuit Design in Fort Collins. Senior Electrical Engineer, Adam Bierman, has given generously of his time to help Compass students take a computer build from concept to completion.

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STEM

Compass Students Work the Polls on Election Day

November 5th, 2020

This past election, four Compass students answered Larimer County's for student judges. Here's what Compass student, Gabi A., had to share about the experience.

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Real World Learning

Compass Students Score High in State Math Competition

November 4th, 2020

In October, 16 Compass students participated in the first round of the University of Northern Colorado's Annual Secondary School State Mathematics Contest, bravely tackling the challenging questions.

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Student Accomplishments

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Help Hope Give Hope to Charis Youth Ranch

November 3rd, 2020

Animal rescues across the U.S. are experiencing funding shortages due to the pandemic. Compass Community Collaborative School student is stepping up to help. Join her in raising funds for the Charis Youth Ranch in Fort Collins.

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Real Learning for Real Times

November 1st, 2020

Compass students really inspired and impressed us with their Exhibition of Learning presentations as we wrapped up a fully remote quarter. Enjoy this video that one of our students made as part of her CARE project regarding service dogs. Learning and service are one and the same for our student Chloe B!

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A Game Changing Year for Robotics Club

October 23rd, 2020

It's full steam ahead for the Compass Community Collaborative School LEGO Robotics Club. This year, for the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, students have been tasked with stepping into the world of sports, play and fitness—moving, collaborating, competing and celebrating.

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