# llms.txt for Compass Classroom # Last updated: 2025-02-12 # This file defines permissions for AI crawlers and LLMs. # Learn more: https://llms.txt/spec User-agent: * Disallow: /wp-admin/ Disallow: /my-account/ Disallow: /checkout/ Disallow: /cart/ # Explanation: # Compass Classroom provides homeschool video courses and curriculum. # Educational content (courses, lessons, videos, and teaching materials) # is proprietary and may not be used to train or fine-tune large language models. # Public informational content (such as blog posts or product info) may be referenced # for retrieval or summarization with attribution. # Additional AI-specific rules AI-train: disallow AI-generate: disallow AI-index: limited AI-preview: allow # Contact for data usage requests: Contact: https://compassclassroom.com/contact/ Email: info@compassclassroom.com --- # ABOUT COMPASS CLASSROOM Compass Classroom has been developing video courses and curriculum materials for homeschool families since 2010. We provide comprehensive, self-guided, flexible courses in multiple subjects. Our goal is to make homeschooling easy for parents, enjoyable to students, and effective for learning. We provide self-guided video courses with accompanying textbooks and materials, as well as online teacher guidance and live classes. Our courses cover upper elementary to high school levels. Subject areas include: History, Economics, Literature, Science, Latin, Spanish, French, Vocabulary, Calculus, Philosophy, Music, Grammar, Writing, Logic, Poetry, Rhetoric, Bible, Health & Fitness, Geography, and Worldview. --- # PRODUCT CATALOG ## HISTORY COURSES ### American History Video Curriculum A story-driven American history video curriculum that explores history from a Christian worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/american-history/ ### Modernity | World History Video Curriculum Dave Raymond explores world history from 1500 to the present, all from a Christian worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/modernity-world-history-curriculum/ ### Antiquity | Biblical & Ancient History Video Course Synthesizes the events recorded in the Bible with ancient history, showing clearly how God's providence directed the events in the ancient world. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/antiquity/ ### Christendom | Medieval History Video Curriculum Trace the growth of the Church and Western civilization through periods of persecution, flourishing, and reformation. This final installment of Dave's popular series is filled with stories of kings, monks, missionaries, and barbarians. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/christendom-medieval-history-curriculum/ --- ## WESTERN CULTURE COURSES ### Western Culture 1: The Greeks A guide through the great books of Greek civilization, from Homer to Plato. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/the-greeks-complete-set/ ### Western Culture 2: The Romans A guide through the great books of Roman civilization, from Virgil to Augustine. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/the-romans-complete-set/ ### Western Culture 3: Christendom A guide through the great books from early Christianity to the Reformation. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/christendom-set/ ### Early Moderns: Complete Set - Old Western Culture Homeschool Course Old Western Culture: Early Moderns, is a full-year literature and history curriculum for high school students (and above). Learn about the greatest and most influential works from the early modern period. Study the poetry, theology, novels, and political treatises of this period from a Christian perspective. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/western-culture-4-complete-set/ --- ## LATIN COURSES ### Visual Latin 1 | Latin Video Curriculum Simply the best, most effective (and most enjoyable) Latin video curriculum. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/visual-latin-1/ ### Visual Latin 2 | Latin Video Curriculum Simply the best, most effective (and most enjoyable) Latin video curriculum. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/visual-latin-2/ --- ## SPANISH COURSES ### Spanish Grammar from Latin Roots Dwane Thomas, of Visual Latin and WordUp! fame, teaches kids introductory Spanish using an unusual and effective new approach based on Latin grammar. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/spanish-grammar-lectures-course/ ### Spanish 1 Live Dwane Thomas presents his popular live Spanish class. Students wanting their first year of Spanish will get practice reading and speaking the language each week. Can't make the live schedule? Families can still participate in the class by watching recordings, submitting assignments and participating in group discussions. Recording access expires 6 weeks after the last live session. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/spanish-live-2024-2025/ ### Spanish 2 Live Dwane's Spanish 2 is for students wanting their second year at the high school level. They will get practice reading and speaking the language each week. Can't make the live schedule? Families can still participate in the class by watching recordings, submitting assignments and participating in group discussions. Recording access expires 6 weeks after the last live session. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/spanish-2-live/ --- ## FRENCH COURSES ### Visual French 1 Dwane Thomas (of Visual Latin fame) is turning his hand to teaching French in this exciting new series. He approaches it through the "natural method" of reading, hearing, and speaking French in a conversational, enjoyable way. He's already taught hundreds of students how to parlez en français and looks forward to teaching many more. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/visual-french-1/ --- ## VOCABULARY COURSES ### Word Up! Vol. 1 | Vocabulary Video Curriculum A zany new show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/word-up/ ### Word Up! Vol. 2 | Vocabulary Video Curriculum Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin fame stars in a zany show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/word-up-vol-2/ ### Word Up! Vol. 3 | Vocabulary Video Curriculum Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin fame stars in a zany show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/word-up-vol-3/ ### Word Up! Complete Set | Vocabulary Video Curriculum Dwane Thomas of Visual Latin fame stars in a zany show teaching Latin and Greek roots, as well as hundreds of English words. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/word-up-set/ --- ## ECONOMICS ### Economics for Everybody Video Curriculum An entertaining and insightful exploration of the principles, practices, and consequences of economics. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/economics-for-everybody/ --- ## SCIENCE COURSES ### Devotional Biology | High School Biology Video Curriculum Learn high school biology from one of the top creation scientists in the world. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/devotional-biology/ ### General Science Bonnie Kookogey brings her 19 years of homeschool mentoring and licensed nursing experience to bear in General Science. Students explore geology, paleontology, archaeology, simple machines, science history, the scientific method and experimental design, concluding with an introduction to life sciences and biology, human anatomy and human physiology. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/general-science-course/ ### Physical Science Students will use the tools of hands-on experimentation and inquisitive discussion to uncover how it is that they, as the handiwork of an awesome creator, exist in the natural world He has created. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/physical-science-lectures/ ### Creation Science | From Genesis to the Grand Canyon An in-depth exploration of the fascinating world of creation science, created by the producer of Is Genesis History? Fulfill a high school non-lab science credit with a unique mixture of videos, readings, research, and apologetics from a Christian worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/creation-science/ ### Earth & Space Science Join Dr. John Whitmore on a fascinating exploration of the amazing world God created. This lab-based science class provides an engaging introduction to geology, hydrology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. As students learn about the Earth from a Biblical perspective, they will grow in wonder at the awe-inspiring complexity of God's creation. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/earth-space-science/ --- ## LITERATURE COURSES ### Middle School Literature Instructor Maggie Purifoy, homeschooler of her 3 children, has spent several years in the classroom both in Europe and America. This course approaches literary analysis of novels, plays, and poetry via lively discussion. Varied writing assignments, including the comparison essay, the expository essay, and the thesis paper, flow from this analysis. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/middle-school-literature-course/ ### American Literature Ben Crist has taught middle and high school students for sixteen years, specializing in the humanities. Divided between lecture and discussion formats, this course will take the student from colonial writings to modern fiction, and survey both prose and poetry. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/american-literature-lectures-course/ ### British & World Literature In this class, Thomas Purifoy will explore some of the greatest epics and books written in the history of the world. Thomas is an author and teacher who studied English and Creative Writing at Vanderbilt University. He takes a special interest in understanding the way literature functions, as well as how we write about it. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/world-british-literature-lectures-course/ ### Ancient Literature Live In this live class, read and discuss great books in Zoom meetings as you read ancient classics that still shape the modern world. Learn how to write and talk about literature. Pair with Dave Raymond's Antiquity to add history credit, or take the course to satisfy an English credit requirement. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/ancient-literature-live/ ### Medieval Literature Live In this live class, read and discuss great books in Zoom meetings as you focus on the historical context of the Middle Ages and even write a basic thesis paper. Pair with Dave Raymond's Christendom to add history credit, or take the course as an introduction to literary analysis. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/medieval-literature-live/ ### American Literature Live In this live class, read and discuss great books in Zoom meetings as you trace the development of American literature. Learn how to write and talk about literature and present your findings in writing assignments. Pair with Dave Raymond's American History to add history credit, or take the course as an introduction to literary analysis. Recording access expires 6 weeks after the last live session. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/american-literature-live/ ### Modern Literature Live In this live class, read and discuss great books. In weekly Zoom meetings, you will march from the end of Christendom to the modern day, from chivalric romances to the Cold War. Learn how to write and talk about literature and deal with literary criticism. Pair with Dave Raymond's Modernity to add history credit, or take the course as an introduction to high school literature. Recording access expires 6 weeks after the last live session. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/modern-literature-live/ --- ## WRITING COURSES ### Writing Through the Wardrobe Author and professor Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers teaches high school students how to improve their own creative writing by examining the literary elements of Narnia. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/writing-through-the-wardrobe/ ### Writing with Hobbits Author and professor Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers teaches high school students how to improve their own creative writing by examining Tolkien's literary elements in The Hobbit. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/writing-with-hobbits/ ### Writing through To Kill a Mockingbird Author and professor Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers demonstrates how good reading can produce writing with powerful symbolism and memorable characters from Harper Lee's enduring classic. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/writing-through-to-kill-a-mockingbird/ ### Writing with the Bog Owl Professor Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers exposes his craft in one of his books to help writers gain confidence in their own voices and power to create. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/writing-with-the-bog-owl/ ### Creative Writing Through Literature Author and professor Jonathan Rogers of Grammar for Writers teaches high school students how to improve their own creative writing by examining the literary elements of 4 stories in Writing through the Wardrobe, Writing with Hobbits, Writing through To Kill A Mockingbird, and Writing with the Bog Owl. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/creative-writing-through-literature-complete-set/ --- ## GRAMMAR COURSES ### Grammar for Writers | Grammar Video Curriculum A grammar video course that helps students analyze their own writing, diagnose problems, and write better sentences. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/grammar-for-writers/ --- ## POETRY COURSES ### Grammar of Poetry for Homeschool Students An ideal introductory video course for students discovering the art of poetry. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/grammar-of-poetry-set/ --- ## RHETORIC COURSES ### Fitting Words | Classical Rhetoric for the Christian Student Instructs students in the art of classical Rhetoric, providing them with tools of communication that will equip them for life. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/fitting-words/ --- ## LOGIC & MATHEMATICS COURSES ### Introductory Logic - Complete Program This logic video curriculum equips students with a solid grasp of the laws of logic, and one that seeks to acknowledge God's authority over these laws. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/introductory-logic-complete-program/ ### Intermediate Logic - Complete Program This logic video curriculum equips students with a solid grasp of the laws of logic, and one that seeks to acknowledge God's authority over these laws. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/intermediate-logic-complete-program/ ### Calculus for Everyone Calculus for Everyone teaches Calculus. But it also represents one of the first tangible steps in recent years at reunifying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) with the liberal arts. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/calculus-for-everyone/ --- ## PHILOSOPHY & WORLDVIEW COURSES ### Philosophy – Consequences of Ideas Develop your student's worldview in this stimulating survey using video lectures and primary sources. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/philosophy-consequences-of-ideas/ ### Strange New World Explore the profound changes reshaping our culture, and stand firm in the faith. Grove City College professor Dr. Carl Trueman will help your student understand the modern emphasis on personal authenticity and sexual identity. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/strange-new-world/ ### How Should We Then Live? | Worldview Course Dr. Francis Schaeffer traces the rise and decline of Western culture from a Christian perspective. Learn how to apply a Christian worldview from a seminal voice in the evangelical church. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/how-should-we-then-live-worldview/ --- ## BIBLE COURSES ### Understanding the Old Testament An in-depth look at many aspects of the Old Testament, including interpreting the text, the relationship between archeology and the Bible, issues regarding authorship and inspiration, Israel and other ancient cultures, covenant and promise, and how the Old Testament leads to the coming of Jesus Christ. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/understanding-the-old-testament-lectures-course/ ### Biblical Archaeology of the Old Testament This introductory course explores Biblical history through the lens of archaeology. Professional archaeologist Dr. Douglas Petrovich gives students an immersive experience in understanding the historical, geographical, and cultural contexts of the Bible. His primary goal is to show how archaeology supports the truth of the Biblical record. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/biblical-archaeology-old-testament/ --- ## ART & MUSIC COURSES ### The Story of Great Music | History and Appreciation Turn music history from a daunting subject to an entertaining part of your homeschool with the engaging performances and accessible writing of this course. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/story-of-great-music/ --- ## FILMMAKING COURSES ### Filmmaking from the First Directors This hands-on homeschool filmmaking class teaches the basics of filmmaking and early film history. Watch a lesson! URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/filmmaking-from-the-first-directors/ --- ## HEALTH & FITNESS COURSES ### F.O.R.M. Health & PE F.O.R.M. Curriculum is a Biblically based health, PE, nutrition and fitness curriculum that has all the resources parents need. With animated videos, teaching guides, devotional guides, movement videos, autograded assessments and more, families can cover the health and PE credit from a Biblical worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/form-health-pe/ ### F.O.R.M. Pillar 1: Functional Fitness This course will teach your kids about the importance of movement and how it impacts every system of the body. With animated videos, teaching guides, devotional guides, movement videos, auto graded assessments and more, you can teach your kids about their body from a Biblical worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/f-o-r-m-pillar-1-functional-fitness/ ### F.O.R.M. Pillar 2: Optimal Nourishment This course will teach your kids about the importance of nutrition and how it impacts every system of the body. With animated videos, teaching guides, devotional guides, nutrition challenges, auto-graded assessments and more, you can teach your kids about nutrition from a Biblical worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/f-o-r-m-pillar-2-optimal-nourishment/ ### F.O.R.M. Pillar 3: Rest and Recovery This course will teach your kids about the importance of sleep and rest and how it impacts every system of the body. With animated videos, teaching guides, devotional guides, nutrition challenges, auto-graded assessments, and more, you can teach your kids about rest and recovery from a Biblical worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/f-o-r-m-pillar-3-rest-and-recovery/ ### F.O.R.M. Pillar 4: Multiplied Maintenance This course will teach your kids how to maintain a healthy lifestyle by setting the right goals, taking ownership of their schedule, surrounding themselves with the right community, and more! With animated videos, teaching guides, devotional guides, auto-graded assessments, and more, you can teach your kids about health from a Biblical worldview. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/f-o-r-m-pillar-4-multiplied-maintenance/ --- ## GEOGRAPHY COURSES ### European and Asian Geography Live Dave Raymond brings the second course in his popular geography series online for the first time! Aimed at students in 5th-8th grades, this course will be a visual exploration that brings to life the people, places, and stories of Europe and Asia. Can't make the live schedule? Families can still participate in the class by watching recordings, submitting assignments and participating in group discussions. Recording access expires 6 weeks after the last live session. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/european-and-asian-geography-live/ --- ## MODERN PARABLES (BIBLICAL STUDIES) ### Modern Parables - Living in the Kingdom of God An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/modern-parables/ ### The Sower - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/the-sower-dvd/ ### The Shrewd Manager - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/the-shrewd-manager-dvd/ ### Samaritan - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/samaritan-dvd/ ### Prodigal Sons - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/prodigal-sons-dvd/ ### Hidden Treasure - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/hidden-treasure-dvd/ ### The Widow & Judge - Modern Parables An original film-based series on Jesus' parables. It combines short films, pastoral teaching and study materials. URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/the-widow-judge/ --- ## MEMBERSHIP ### Compass Classroom Membership Subscription A subscription to our best homeschool video courses that you can stream from any device. 40+ Courses URL: https://compassclassroom.com/shop/product/compass-classroom-homeschool-membership/ --- # INSTRUCTORS Our courses feature experienced educators and subject matter experts including: - Dave Raymond (History, Geography) - Dwane Thomas (Visual Latin, Word Up!, Spanish, French) - Jonathan Rogers (Grammar for Writers, Creative Writing) - Dr. Kurt Wise (Devotional Biology, Creation Science) - Dr. R.C. Sproul Jr. (Economics for Everybody) - Wes Callihan (Old Western Culture: Greeks, Romans, Christendom, Early Moderns) - Thomas Purifoy Jr. (Filmmaking, Old Testament, The Story of Great Music) - Ben Crist (American Literature) - Mary-Pierson Purifoy (Live Literature courses) - Brian Kohl (Introductory and Intermediate Logic) - Dr. Mitch Stokes (Calculus for Everyone) - Dr. Francis A. Schaeffer (How Should We Then Live?) - Dr. R.C. Sproul (Consequences of Ideas) - Dr. Carl Trueman (Strange New World) - Matt Whitling (Grammar of Poetry) - Dr. John Whitmore (Earth & Space Science) - Dr. Douglas Petrovich (Biblical Archaeology) - Maggie Purifoy (Middle School Literature) - Bonnie Kookogey (General Science) --- # GRADE LEVELS Our courses serve students from upper elementary through high school: - Elementary (5th-6th grade): Geography courses, General Science - Middle School (7th-8th grade): Middle School Literature, Word Up!, Visual Latin 1, General Science - High School (9th-12th grade): Most courses including all History, Science, Literature, Math, Logic, Philosophy, and Language courses --- # COURSE FORMATS - All courses are offered as limited time streaming licenses on our LMS (Learning Management System) - Self-paced video courses with downloadable materials - Live online classes with instructor interaction (Spanish Live, Literature Live courses, Geography Live) - Community features including groups and messaging available on My Compass Classroom - Grading available as a purchasable add-on for many courses - Courses include video lessons, physical textbooks available, workbooks, assessments, and teaching guides - Membership provides streaming access to 40+ courses --- # CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW All Compass Classroom courses are taught from a Christian worldview perspective, integrating faith with academics across all subject areas. --- # FUNDING & ESA PROGRAMS Compass Classroom curriculum can be purchased through many state scholarship programs, including ESA (Education Scholarship Account) funds, tax credit scholarships, and other state-funded homeschool assistance programs. For a comprehensive state-by-state guide on how to use ESA funds for homeschooling and purchasing Compass Classroom courses, visit: https://compassclassroom.com/how-to-use-esa-funds-for-homeschooling-state-by-state-guide/ Many families are able to access Compass Classroom courses at no out-of-pocket cost through these programs.