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.
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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:

  • Choose courses a-la-carte from Creative Writing to Chemistry

  • Learn from experienced instructors in small group courses

  • Be challenged alongside peers in a collaborative environment

CHESS Community:

  • Join in on social opportunities from pizza days to National Honors Society

  • Celebrate graduation alongside peers with a personalized ceremony 

  • Build relationships with classmates and instructors in small classes

CHESS Resources:

  • Be encouraged by mentoring opportunities with other homeschool parents

  • Learn transcript and college application tips from homeschool veterans

  • Plug in to the broader network of Virginia homeschoolers

“Excellent teachers who care and very affordable. I wouldn’t be able to homeschool high school if not for CHESS.”

 

Karey A. - CHESS Parent

“My kids have been given a spirit of belonging someplace. It has quenched that thirst of wanting to be in public school.”

Kimberly G. - CHESS Parent

“The teacher is so fun! Day 1 I came in very nervous and I left laughing and smiling.”

 

P. Judkins, CHESS Student, Art

“It’s fun and Mrs. Bacca turned my hatred of Spanish into a love of it.”

 

W. Webb, CHESS Student, Spanish 3

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registration - energize and inspire your homeschool this year with an onsite or online course - 45+ courses to choose from | courses open to 4th to 12th grade students | meeting in person in manassas - early registration ends July 31

WHAT’S 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

Classroom Courtesy Countdown!

Want to succeed in your academic and social graces this year? Read and apply the CHESS Classroom Courtesy Countdown! Special thanks to Kathy Kuhl for brainstorming this idea. And now, the countdown… 10. Always label your work with your name in the format as requested by the teacher. 9. Write legibly. 8. If you are […]

Dealing with procrastination

It’s silent and insidious. It frustrates our hopes and dreams. It tempts us to avoid the things we feel incompetent in doing, to put off the things we’re uncomfortable with, don’t like to do, or simply don’t care to do. Its name: Procrastination. In this past year, how many school- or life-changing inspirations have we […]

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Sean Covey’s book is a tremendous resource for accelerating learning and key life skills in your teen. CHESS is delighted to share a one-page summary of these 7 Habits with you: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Also, when you open the PDF, you will also find a link to the book’s companion website.

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