Welcome to the Compass Homeschools Badge System
At Compass Homeschools, we believe in celebrating the journey of growth—not just checking off boxes. Our badge system is designed to recognize spiritual maturity, academic progress, and character development in a grace-filled, parent-led environment. Whether your child is learning to read, discovering God’s design in science, or growing in patience and responsibility, there’s a badge to mark the moment and affirm the progress.
Why Badges? Badges offer a simple, encouraging way to document and celebrate your homeschool journey. Unlike standardized testing, our badges are based on relational growth, real-life learning, and discipleship. They provide a credible, self-regulating framework for recognizing progress without compromising your family’s freedom or flexibility.
How It Works
Review the Rubrics – Each badge comes with a clear rubric outlining age-appropriate goals. These include both academic competencies and spiritual/character development benchmarks.
Grow at Your Pace – Families can use the rubrics as a roadmap throughout the year. There’s no pressure to finish by a certain date—just encouragement to keep moving forward.
Submit a Showcase – When your child meets the benchmarks, you’ll complete a simple Progress Showcase Packet. This includes a checklist, short reflections, and optional samples of learning. Parents can self-certify, or request coach certification.
Earn a Badge – Once your showcase is reviewed, you’ll receive a personalized, blockchain-verified badge from our partner platform, Sertifier. These badges are beautiful, shareable, and permanent—like a modern-day keepsake.
Renew Annually (for certain badges) – Some badges, like "Spirit-Led Household" or "Student in Good Standing," reflect ongoing engagement. These expire after one year and can be renewed by submitting an updated showcase.
Two Ways to Verify
Self-Certified: Parents complete the process independently, affirming their child’s progress.
Coach-Certified: Families may request a coach to review and validate their submission. Coach-certified badges offer added encouragement and credibility.
Types of Badges
Core Subject Badges: Reading, Math, Science, History, Writing
Spiritual Growth & SEL Badges: Faithful Learner, Disciple in Training, Peacemaker, Good Steward
Family & Household Badges: Spirit-Led Household, Scripture-Engaged Family
Parent & Coach Certifications: Grace-Based Parenting, Certified Compass Coach (Levels 1–3)
A Self-Regulating Alternative As a community, we are committed to setting a new standard—one that keeps government overreach at bay by demonstrating excellence, accountability, and heart-led education. This system is our way of showing the world what’s possible when families lead with grace, wisdom, and support.
Get Started Today Browse our badge catalog, download your first rubric, and begin the journey toward your family’s next milestone. Whether your child earns one badge or many, each one is a meaningful marker of growth and a reflection of God’s faithfulness.
Let’s celebrate the journey—together.