A place where all children are free to learn, lead, and navigate their future.

At Compass Academy Charter School, our students gain confidence when they:

  • Understand the learner: our teachers are equipped to understand our learners and help them celebrate and appreciate how they learn starting in PreK.
  • Share this understanding with others: we teach our children how to work with one another and we share this information with our families.
  • Take control: our second graders begin to understand that they are in control of their own learning and by fifth grade, our students are developing strategy cards that assist them with their assignments in all subject areas.

The Compass Difference

Quite simply, we’re designed to be different. 

At Compass Academy Charter School, we believe that true learning begins with understanding the learner. Through the Let Me Learn Process®, we help students recognize their own unique learning patterns, giving them the confidence and tools to take control of their education. This advanced system empowers both students and teachers to make learning personal, meaningful, and effective.

Yes, we teach to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, but our approach goes beyond traditional instruction. By helping students understand how they learn, we equip them to become independent, self-directed learners who can solve real-world problems and navigate their own educational journey. At Compass Academy, we don’t just teach—we prepare students to take charge of their future.


Making Sense Day

About once a month, students take a break from their studies to learn about the world around them.

Service Learning Projects

We take pride knowing that our students make a difference – and so do our students!

Outdoor Classrooms

Learning doesn’t just happen inside the four walls of a classroom!  New to our school is our Outdoor Learning Centers.

Pet Day, Vehicle Day, Clubs & Activities

At Compass Academy Charter School, we involve teachers, parents, and the surrounding community in our students learning.

Life at Compass Academy

Certified teachers using the latest educational practices

Small classes for personalized learning

Family workshops & activity nights

Let Me Learn

Let Me Learn, Inc. is dedicated to developing the human capacity of individuals. Beginning in 1994 and continuing to the present day, Let Me Learn has led a robust research agenda that has resulted in the development of four unique learning tools and four distinct Learning Patterns: Sequence, Precision, Technical Reasoning, and Confluence. These Learning Patterns have proven to make a difference for learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Because this process is continually tested in the real world of classrooms, training settings, and corporate offices, this process has proven to be effective in helping children and adults take control of their learning processes and adapt them in order to meet any learning expectation that comes their way for years to come.

For more information about the Let Me Learn Process visit: https://www.letmelearn.org/.

SEQUENCE

PRECISION

TECHNICAL REASONING

CONFLUENCE

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FAQS

Charter schools are independently-operated public schools that offer diverse learning environments to meet students’ needs. They operate under contracts with authorizers who hold them accountable to high standards. Led by educators, charter schools vary in focus—some emphasize college prep, STEM, or the arts, while others offer bilingual programs or extended school days. Located in cities, suburbs, and rural areas, they provide families with public education options, allowing parents to choose the best fit for their child. Parents select charter schools for their strong teachers, specialized programs, or a fresh start when traditional schools fall short.

Parents of children entering grades K-5. Parents can register their child throughout the school year. There is no deadline to apply. Applications will be reviewed and accepted based on space available within each grade level.

Yes! We have a Pre-K and a Kindergarten program. Both are full day programs. Our preschool classroom is a mixed-age setting, consisting of 3 and 4-year-olds. At the Pre-K level, students have a nap time scheduled in their day.

CACS offers a before and after school care program. Be sure to call us for pricing and more information.
Early Care: 6:30AM – 8:00AM
After Care: 3:00PM – 6:00PM
We want to accommodate working parents. We understand.

Transportation to children within the Vineland School district will be provided via a busing system. Busing for Vineland residents is provided by Vineland Public Schools, while Millville residents are serviced by Sheppard Busing.

All other children outside of CACS districts will need to provide their own transportation.

In lieu of transportation, a form may be completed to receive funding for transporting the child to school if busing is not an option.

Parents will then receive a Transportation Stipend from their resident district

The school verifies each applicant’s eligibility, requiring proof of residence at admission. If applications exceed available spots, students are selected by lottery. Returning students and siblings of current students receive enrollment priority. Students from other districts may enroll if spaces remain after the lottery.

Children are required to wear uniforms and a dress code will be reinforced as addressed in the school handbook.
Parents are asked to pay for their child’s uniforms. Compass Academy uses Cheryl’s Uniforms for all tops and bottoms.

CACS will follow the Vineland school calendar in terms of federal holidays and snow days.

The school hours are 8:00-3:00 with a before and after school care program. Doors open for bus and car riders at 7:45am. Pick-up for car riders is promptly at 3:00pm. On half days, pick up is at 1:00pm.

Build your better tomorrow

We are an exceptional, free public charter school with proven results.