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Compass Adapts and Engages

We plan to being an interactive and engaging program
starting in July 2021.
Curriculum will be offered using a combination of resources to encourage goal setting and self-paced learning, important middle-school skills.
Participation incentives will be provided enabling students to reach goals and earn up to a $45 Walmart gift card during the program.
Mr. Clayton Carnahan, our new Program Director, will be directing all our Compass efforts this summer.

Stay Tuned for More Details

We will update all participants soon on the program details for this summer.
New students can register through the Compass Academy website.
Please check our social media for announcements and fun activities.
Questions? Call 417-501-2840 or email ccarnahan@compassacademynetwork.org.

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Compass Academy Network, Inc. (CAN) is an educational non-profit offering an enrichment program for students in grades 6 through 8 from rural, public school districts.

CAN partners with rural school districts to promote a continuation of growth and learning though the summer months for middle school students. Our engaging program positions students to return to their schools in the fall empowered and motivated to start the year with enthusiasm and strengthened skills. Quarterly gatherings with CAN faculty and Peer Mentors during the school year reinforce CAN’s program to support and encourage students’ continued growth and development.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2021 Summer Program! Learn more here.

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“I accomplished something that’s gonna help me out a lot in the future. Like especially like the personal development class. The taking notes and stuff like that.”
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Sylei C.

Compass Academy Graduate

“Our students were challenged in their reading and writing skills, encouraged to find self-definition through art, and prepared for honest citizenship in civics study. I was excited seeing students push themselves in new ways and join conversations of depth and meaning.”

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Clayton Carnahan

CAN Program Director

“The character curriculum helped him see insights into his own development and set goals.”

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Compass Academy Parent

“I discovered that I achieved my goals.”

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Paulisha P.

Compass Academy Graduate

“Writing is one area he struggles with, so this is good for him since he hasn’t done much in almost 4 months!….I really appreciate the time and effort that has been put into the program and curriculum by you and your staff.”

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Compass Academy Parent

“They [Joplin Compass Team] were really helpful and supportive in getting me ready for the next [school] year.”

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Tristan P.

Compass Academy Graduate

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