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Helping students discover learning with purpose; to author the best possible story of their lives and our collective future.

Compass Community Collaborative School is a tuition-free middle and high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, where students are inspired to LOVE SCHOOL through immersive experiences, a supportive community, and real-world opportunities.

10/17/2026

If you’re exploring your school choice options, now is the time to get Compass on your list. Compass is a Poudre School District School of Choice, but Compass manages its own application and lottery process, so families apply directly through Compass.

Here are the important dates:

📌 Dec. 18, 2026
Compass application deadline

🎟️ Week of Jan. 4, 2027
Compass lottery + admission and waitlist notifications

✅ 3 business days after an offer
Deadline to accept your seat

📝 After accepting
Complete official registration to secure your student’s place

One important thing to remember: Applying through PSD’s School of Choice process does not apply your student to Compass. You must submit an application directly to Compass.

👉 Application link in comments.

10/16/2026

Why are families choosing Compass in Fort Collins for middle and high school??

Come find out what makes Compass different. Get a closer look at our project-based, competency-based approach, small-school community and real-world learning experiences. Parent Info Sessions and Tours registration open now!

📍 TOURS | 30–45 min - Registration Required
Nov. 5 • Nov. 7 • Nov. 10
Dec. 3 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 8

📍 INFO SESSIONS | 45–60 min - Registration Required
Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM
Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM

Bring your future Compass student!

👉 Register link in comments.

10/15/2026

What if smaller meant more? ❤️

More time to ask questions.
More opportunities to participate.
More meaningful conversations.
More room to go deeper.

At Compass, small class sizes and a close-knit community create a different kind of learning environment.

Teachers know their students, and students know their teachers and classmates. That sense of connection makes it possible to dig deeper into ideas, follow curiosity, have thoughtful conversations, and spend more time exploring the things that truly spark interest.

Here, students aren’t just moving from one assignment to the next. They’re known, challenged, supported and connected.

And you can feel that difference when you walk through our doors.

Come experience the Compass community for yourself this fall!

📍 TOURS | 30–45 min | Registration Required
Nov. 5 • Nov. 7 • Nov. 10
Dec. 3 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 8

📍 INFO SESSIONS | 45–60 min | Registration Required
Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM
Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM

👉 Registration link in comments.

10/13/2026

Our magical Compass staff brings curiosity, creativity, expertise and a whole lot of heart to school every day.

They know their students, believe in their potential, and create learning experiences that make kids want to show up and engage.

We’re pretty lucky to have this crew! 🙌❤️

10/12/2026

Kyle’s middle school students recently explored energy conservation by studying the movement of a pendulum.

As the pendulum swings, students can actually see energy changing forms. At the highest point, the pendulum has the most potential energy because of its height. As it swings downward, that energy transforms into kinetic energy, or motion. At the lowest point, it’s moving the fastest. Then the process reverses as it swings back up. 🔄

It’s one thing to read about energy in a textbook. It’s another to watch it happen, measure it and figure out why.

We love this kind of hands-on, curiosity-driven learning that makes science come alive. 💙

Join us this fall for a school tour or info session. Registration in comments.

10/10/2026

Choosing a middle school is about more than test scores or a school’s size. It’s about finding a place where your child is known, supported, challenged and excited to learn.

At Compass, small isn’t just a number. It means teachers know their students. Students know each other. Learning is hands-on. Relationships matter. And every student has room to grow and excel.

But don’t just take our word for it. Come see what makes Compass different. 👀

Our fall tours and information sessions are open now (and the next tour is TOMORROW 10/10/26. Prospective middle and high school students and families are encouraged to join us!

📍 TOURS | 30–45 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 10
Nov. 5 • Nov. 7 • Nov. 10
Dec. 3 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 8

📍 INFO SESSIONS | 45–60 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 14 at 5:00 PM (High School Only)
Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM
Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM

Register link in comments.

Come discover why Compass students LOVE SCHOOL. ❤️

10/09/2026

High school should be about more than earning credits and checking boxes. It should help students discover their strengths, explore their interests and build a plan for life after graduation.

At Compass, students get the support and flexibility to make their high school experience their own. Through Futures Planning, they explore career and college pathways and identify the experiences and skills they need to reach their goals.

They can also take learning beyond the classroom through concurrent enrollment opportunities, earning college credit while still in high school, and internships that connect students with real-world workplaces and professionals.

And the academic results are strong, too. In 2026, Compass high school students outperformed both Poudre School District and Colorado state averages on the PSAT 9 and PSAT 10, while scoring well above the state average on the SAT.

But the best way to understand Compass is to experience it for yourself. 👀

Come see what makes Compass different and why our students LOVE SCHOOL. ❤️

📍 TOURS | 30–45 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 10
Nov. 5 • Nov. 7 • Nov. 10
Dec. 3 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 8

📍 INFO SESSIONS | 45–60 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 14 at 5:00 PM (High School Only)
Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM
Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM

👉 Register: bit.ly/tour-compass-2027

10/06/2026

At Compass, the community is our classroom.🌎

Our students are regularly hopping on buses with their teachers, making their way through town to learn alongside local businesses, organizations, and community partners. It’s hands-on, real, and honestly…a lot more fun than sitting at a desk all day.

As early as 6th grade, students are learning how to:
🚌 Navigate the city of Fort Collins together
🤝 Engage respectfully with our AWESOME Transfort bus drivers and community members
🧭 Build confidence exploring their own town
💬 Represent themselves—and Compass—with integrity

It’s not just a field trip—it’s real life.

Because knowing how to move through your community, interact with people, and feel confident doing it? That’s a skill you carry forever.

10/05/2026

Small isn’t just a number at Compass. It means teachers know their students. Students know each other. Learning is hands-on. Relationships matter. And your child has room to excel.

Speaking of excelling, in 2026, Compass high school students outperformed both Poudre School District and Colorado state averages on the PSAT 9 and PSAT 10, while scoring well above the state average on the SAT.

Equally impressive were our middle school CMAS scores.

Come see for yourself why Compass students LOVE SCHOOL and what sets us apart. Fall tours and information sessions are open now!

📍 TOURS | 30–45 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 10
Nov. 5 • Nov. 7 • Nov. 10
Dec. 3 • Dec. 5 • Dec. 8

📍 INFO SESSIONS | 45–60 minutes | Registration Required
Oct. 14 at 5:00 PM (High School Only)
Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM
Nov. 14 at 9:00 AM

Prospective students are encouraged to join us for tours and information sessions!

👉 Register: bit.ly/tour-compass-2027

10/04/2026

Looking for event or meeting space in Fort Collins? Compass has room for your next gathering!

Our spacious, modern facility in the heart of Fort Collins is available to rent for:
✨ Business meetings & workshops
✨ Nonprofit events & fundraisers
✨ Community clubs & associations
✨ Classes & training sessions
✨ Board meetings & networking events
✨ Community gatherings

We offer flexible spaces, including our 2,000–2,500 sq. ft. Common Space, 720 sq. ft. Learning Studios, and a smaller conference room. Nonprofit rates are available!
Whether you're planning a small meeting or a larger community gathering, we'd love to help you find the right space.

📍 Convenient Fort Collins location
🏢 Modern, flexible spaces
💙 Nonprofit-friendly rates

Bring your people. Bring your ideas. Bring your community.

📧 Email [email protected] to inquire about availability and facility rental.

Address

2105 S College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO
80525

Website

https://www.compassfortcollins.org/

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