Connecting you to the courses, community, and resources to homeschool through high school with confidence.
Since 2001, CHESS has partnered with homeschool families cultivating academic excellence in community, offering in-person and online courses for 4th-12th grade. View CoursesSchedule A Call
Connecting you to the courses, community, and resources to homeschool high school with confidence.
Since 2001, CHESS has partnered with homeschool families cultivating academic excellence in community, offering in-person and online courses for 4th-12th grade. View CoursesSchedule A Call
CHESS – Community Homeschool Enrichment Support Services
CHESS Courses:
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Choose courses a-la-carte from Creative Writing to Chemistry
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Learn from experienced instructors in small group courses
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Be challenged alongside peers in a collaborative environment
CHESS Community:
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Join in on social opportunities from pizza days to National Honors Society
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Celebrate graduation alongside peers with a personalized ceremonyÂ
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Build relationships with classmates and instructors in small classes
CHESS Resources:
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Be encouraged by mentoring opportunities with other homeschool parents
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Learn transcript and college application tips from homeschool veterans
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Plug in to the broader network of Virginia homeschoolers
âExcellent teachers who care and very affordable. I wouldnât be able to homeschool high school if not for CHESS.â
âMy kids have been given a spirit of belonging someplace. It has quenched that thirst of wanting to be in public school.â
âThe teacher is so fun! Day 1 I came in very nervous and I left laughing and smiling.â
âItâs fun and Mrs. Bacca turned my hatred of Spanish into a love of it.â
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WHATâS NOTABLE ABOUT CHESS
- Our teachers have on average 25 years of teaching experience.
- We have served over 2000 families since we began in 2001.
- Our classes average between 5-12 students unlike many other programs which have larger class sizes.
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Blog Posts
COMPASSION, MERCY, AND GRACE – by Mary OâDonnell
As a young 20-year-old in college learning my future craft of teaching, I was told to balance compassion for the student with not enabling them to fall below standard. Sadly, the âstandardâ in most public schools is often far below a homeschooling familyâs standard....
How Do We Define CHESS?
How Do We Define CHESS? CHESS is a support group that provides academic and elective courses for homeschooling families, as well as a graduation, a national homeschool honor society and annual dance. We connect homeschooling families with the community, courses, and...
Impossible Zoom Classes? – By Betsy Dill
âTeach ART and PUBLIC SPEAKING on Zoom? Impossible!â At least, that was my first response right out of the chute. I initially wondered if it was desirable in any way. When we moved to remote learning mid-year, one of my most creative art students laughed and said,...