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 ceremony
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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
“Excellent teachers who care and very affordable. I wouldn’t be able to homeschool high school if not for CHESS.”
“My kids have been given a spirit of belonging someplace. It has quenched that thirst of wanting to be in public school.”
“The teacher is so fun! Day 1 I came in very nervous and I left laughing and smiling.”
“It’s fun and Mrs. Bacca turned my hatred of Spanish into a love of it.”

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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
Five Ways CHESS Prepared Me for College and Beyond
Daniel Glenn attended CHESS from 2012-15 and is a recent graduate of Christopher Newport University. The author or editor of several articles about the Civil War era and American legal history, he now studies at William & Mary Law School. I remember sitting...
Reflection Paper: My Best Teacher
I had a lot of great teachers growing up who shaped and molded me into the person I am today. One of those teachers was my mom since I was home schooled for most of my life. I can remember my amazing vocal teacher, Mr. Lash, my wonderful third grade teacher, Mrs....
John Jenkins and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Instructions
How a simple peanut butter and jelly technical writing assignment set the stage for my successful career in software development. John Jenkins and Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Instructions In high school (2003-2007) I took multiple writing classes with John...