Impact Reports

Our Inaugural Year

Members of the Compass Community:

What a tremendous, inaugural year! The support from Compass families, the larger DFW community and beyond has been outstanding. I could not be more grateful for the volunteerism, dedication, and financial contributions received during the 2023-2024 school year. 

As Head of School, I am deeply honored to know each student personally—celebrating their victories, supporting them through challenges, and engaging in meaningful conversations that reveal their unique strengths. 

Every day, I am inspired by the depth of student engagement across all subjects. This reflects the dedication and expertise of our Compass team, whose educators rise to the challenge of bringing the curriculum to life with hands-on instruction and real-world applications. Our focus on key skills such as financial literacy, public speaking, and daily Spanish further enriches the learning experience, preparing students for success both inside and outside the classroom.

The Compass curriculum is robust and comprehensive, seamlessly blending academic rigor with creative expression and inquiry-based learning. Our stunning campus provides an ideal backdrop for integrating the outdoors into the curriculum, enriching students’ experiences with mindfulness practices, Farm-to-Table initiatives, art, physical education, gratitude gatherings, and so much more. I invite you to explore some of the highlights from last year, featured in this Annual Report. As our school continues to evolve, Compass’ core values—Community, Family, Leadership, Purpose, and Resilience—serve as the benchmarks we set for our students, shaping the next generation of Compass graduates.

We are launching the True North Capital Campaign with unwavering confidence in the vision that has guided the foundation of our school: to cultivate confident, creative leaders for tomorrow. This vision drives our commitment to ensuring the sustainability of our school, both financially and in all aspects of its growth. Through this campaign, we are building a lasting community. We strive to create a culture of innovation, helping our students find their purpose and passion to impact the larger world after they leave Compass. Your contributions play a major role in achieving this mission and ensuring success in the next phase of expansion.

With sincere gratitude, 

Shelly Sender