Compass Charter Schools is proud of its scholars and uses its Scholar of the Month program to recognize their accomplishments. Scholars are nominated by their Supervising Teachers (ST) and staff. The program also ties into the Compass core values of achievement, respect, teamwork, integrity, and communication. Scholars are nominated by teachers and staff for their academic excellence, work ethic, leadership skills, and virtual involvement and selected by the leadership team for the monthly honor.

November 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Natalia L.H., TK scholar

“Natalia actively participates and engages in class. She brings a joyful energy to our learning lab. She always enthusiastically attends class and is prepared to join in and learn! Natalia demonstrates commitment and hard work with her online curriculum, and having her in class is truly a joy. She exemplifies all our Compass ARTC Values and always puts forth her best effort. Keep up the great work, Natalia!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Joelle H., 3rd-grade scholar

“Joelle is such a wonderful scholar and has been doing such a fantastic job this school year! She has made notable achievements! Joelle has improved in ELA by reading and comprehending more challenging chapter books! In Science, she has been doing lots of hands-on science projects and can explain both the actions and reactions that have taken place within those projects! In math, she has been able to solve more complex word problems and check her answers effectively. Joelle is a superstar scholar!” ~Shannon Fowler, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Sadie S., 8th-grade scholar

“Sadie is engaged and cares about her school work and effort. She works hard on her ELA essays and participates in learning labs. She is truly a pleasure to have in class.” ~Autumn Mendoza Montgomery, Online Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Joaquin C., 6th-grade scholar

“Joaquin is brand new to Compass this year and dove right in! He took all my curriculum advice, turned in thoughtful work, and attended live sync lessons. Joaquin has persisted through every “start-up” task and patiently worked through tech issues. He is polite, respectful, and friendly and cares about his education. I know he will succeed in anything he chooses. Welcome to Compass, Joaquin! Thank you for being a Gold Standard scholar right off the bat!” ~Heather Smith, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Scarlett O., 9th-grade scholar

“I am excited to nominate Scarlett for Scholar of the Month for November! Scarlett consistently demonstrates her commitment to learning by actively participating in Spanish learning labs, where her enthusiasm and dedication shine through. She is a strong self-advocator, ensuring her voice is heard, and she also excels in her ability to communicate with clarity and detail. Her positive attitude and proactive approach to her studies make her an inspiring role model for her peers. Scarlett embodies the spirit of scholarship, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this recognition!” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Yanisel S., 10th-grade scholar

“Yanisel has recently made notable achievements in music, showcasing her talent and dedication. She is an established musician. Yanisel has been respectful and graceful and shows humility during our connection meetings. Her sweet and cooperative nature makes her a wonderful teammate during live synchronous sessions. Additionally, Yanisel is intentional with her communication, consistently asking great questions and submitting her work promptly.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Aries R., TK scholar

“Aries is a wonderful scholar! He participates in all class discussions and activities. Aries is achieving his goal with his online curriculum and demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for learning. He has a positive attitude and embodies all of Compass’ core values! He is a pleasure to have in class. Wonderful job, Aries!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Sophie L., 2nd-grade scholar

“Sophie is a very motivated child. She has a love for trying new things and learning. Sophie enjoys reading and taking on leadership roles in her play groups and clubs. She also has very good penmanship and math skills and has even begun an acting career. She is always polite and respectful in her interactions with her teachers. She is enthusiastic about participating in live sync and enjoys sharing her creativity with others.” ~Erin Thomson, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Isabella G., 6th-grade scholar

“Isabella’s writing is truly inspiring. It’s creative, has structure, and her ability to think critically and analyze a text is well above her age. Great work, Isabella!” ~Autumn Mendoza Montgomery, Online Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Mason A., 6th-grade scholar

“Mason takes initiative in his school work and thirsts for knowledge. He takes pride in sharing his coursework and accomplishments in connection meetings. Mason is engaging during conversations, equally asking and answering questions of great interest. He is extremely tech-savvy and incorporates that into much of his course work.” ~Jenna Morales, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Johao M., 11th-grade scholar 

“Pavel (Johao) has been my scholar for two years. He has faced many challenges, but his kind demeanor and optimism are always unfazed. Johao is off to his best academic start this year as he has made outstanding progress in all his classes and is on pace to finish the semester with the best grades of his high school career. I am so proud of this scholar!” ~Adam Ramirez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Shirley O., 9th-grade scholar

“I would like to highlight scholar Shirley’s impressive independence and effort in completing her assignments. Her dedication is truly commendable; she consistently shows a willingness to stay both morning and night to meet her goal of passing her courses. Shirley has demonstrated a commitment to communicate what she needs to be successful.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Feliphe S., first-grade scholar

“Feliphe always puts in his best effort, shows kindness towards others, and demonstrates good citizenship. Feliphe is a joy to be around; he always makes everyone laugh and smile. He consistently improves academically by leaps and bounds, and his assignments are exemplary. He actively participates in connection meetings and is always ready and eager to share what he has been learning and doing every learning period.”~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Demarrius M., 7th-grade scholar

“Damarrius is new to Compass this year. He participates in all his labs and extra tutoring sessions. He asks questions as needed and shows himself to be diligent, hardworking, and organized as he adjusts to our online school.” ~Kim Noeller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Paige M., 7th-grade scholar

“Paige consistently delivers high-quality work that is both academically challenging and creative. She leans into her interests to showcase her talent and enjoyment of academics. Paige is respectful during connection meetings and has clear communication. She is always willing to share about her learning and holds great conversations by answering and asking questions. It continues to be a pleasure to see her accomplishments!” ~Corey Reynoso, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Angelina A., 12th-grade scholar

“Angelina came to Compass last year and has adjusted to all the new technology and has solid work habits. Great work, Angelina!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Anisa B., 11th-grade scholar

“Anisa is a shy but sweet girl. She is highly motivated to complete her coursework in her courses. Anisa often works extra time to finish activities and projects. She interacts respectfully with me and any peers in Zoom meetings. Anisa reaches out to me whenever she needs support or has any questions. She has added some courses to work on and is excited to start these, as the electives are some of her favorite topics. I commend her for her resilience and diligence in all of her work! Keep up the great work, Anisa!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Natalia L.H., Elementary Scholar of the Month

Joelle H., Elementary Scholar of the Month

Joaquin C., Middle School Scholar of the Month

Sophie L, Middle School Scholar of the Month

Isabella G., Middle School Scholar of the Month

Johao M., High School Scholar of the Month

Shirley O., High School Scholar of the Month

Feliphe S., Elementary Scholar of the Month

Damarrius M., Middle School Scholar of the Month

Angelina A., High School Scholar of the Month

October 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Levi T., 2nd-grade scholar

“Levi is a hard worker who completes all his assigned work and is on track in all subjects. He goes above and beyond when completing his assignments. Levi puts a lot of time and effort into his choice board projects. He will even research and highlight additional topics he is interested in in his projects. I can always count on Levi to be in class with a smile and ready to raise his hand and participate. I am lucky to have such a bright light in my class!” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Asher K., Kindergarten scholar

“This is Asher’s first year in school, and as a newly enrolled Compass scholar, he is off to an amazing start! Asher has consistently attended Morning Mission, our live synch session, and is a great participant. He communicates well and is a pleasure to have in class. Asher is showing great progress thus far in all areas. Great job, Asher!” ~Kelli McCaulley, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Alaya M., 7th-grade scholar

“Alaya is a lovely girl. She is friendly and kind to others. Her work has been outstanding in Science. She is an example of a scholar who exhibits our Compass ARTIC values.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jeffrey F., 6th-grade scholar

“Jeffrey is bright, funny, and friendly. He always comes to Live Instruction and Connections with great energy and a big smile. Jeffrey likes to be involved and participate in activities, which makes him a great example for his peers. He is always positive and eager to learn and discover new things.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Ruth M., 11th-grade scholar

“Ruth is an excellent scholar, earning excellent grades in all courses. She regularly attends live sessions. Excellent work, Ruth” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Landon M., 11th-grade scholar

“Landon started well for all his courses this semester. He could work on all subjects, as evidenced by the submitted assignments. Landon is always courteous and regularly participates in the HS Sync. Although he has preferences on things he likes to work on, he is well-focused on finishing his tasks for his various courses. In addition, he models the ARTIC values that we uphold here at Compass in all of his interactions with teachers and peers. What a wonderful way to start the year!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Hunter B., 2nd-grade scholar

“Hunter is a charismatic scholar thriving in 2nd grade. He shows how responsible he is by completing his assignments on time and is on track with his progress in all subjects. Hunter has been showing off his acting skills through his social studies and science projects, where he showcases his learning. I look forward to seeing Hunter continue to grow this year!” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Violet B., 2nd-grade scholar

“Violet showed up at our first connection meeting with a big smile and was excited to share what she’s been learning. Her communication skills shine through as she confidently answered my questions, told me some stories, and even sang her days of the week and months of the year to me! Her sweet and enthusiastic nature put a smile on my face! You are an excellent scholar, Violet!” ~Claire Harding, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Austin R., 6th-grade scholar

“Austin works very hard to complete his assignments on time and does outstanding work in his math class. He asks questions when he needs help and is a nice scholar overall.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Deandra N., 8th-grade scholar

“Deandra is new to Compass this year and has been doing fantastic work! She has been attending almost every class and working hard in book club reading every week. Deandra has wonderful thoughts to contribute and is always willing to volunteer to read. She is a good listener and is respectful towards her teachers and classmates. Deandra is also an amazing artist and has been excelling in drawing.” ~Rebecca Jacobs, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Justin O., 10th-grade scholar 

“I am pleased to nominate Justin for Scholar of the Month for his outstanding demonstration of teamwork and leadership. Recently, Justin stayed late after a homeroom meeting to assist his teacher and his peers in learning how to upload work samples. His willingness to go above and beyond shows his commitment and dedication to helping others succeed. Justin’s collaborative spirit and supportive nature make him an invaluable asset to our community. He exemplifies what it means to be a true team player.” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Madilynn S., 12th-grade scholar

“Madi engages in enriching activities such as the monthly art classes at the local library. These classes show her creativity. She participates in Science Explorers weekly class at the museum, which she enjoys with her friends. And Madi particiin pates an EMH sports program. Her dedication and commitment to her studies are evident as she completes and submits her weekly work samples and assignments. Madi’s well-rounded interests and determination are truly commendable.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Joshua T., 2nd-grade scholar

“Joshua has shown so much growth this year, even though it’s only the second learning period. He works hard to complete all his assignments and is on track in all subjects. Joshua is in class every day and is getting more eager to participate. He does a lot of additional work in his own time to improve his reading skills, and it is paying off! His fluency is consistently improving. I am lucky to have such a hard-working scholar in my class this year!.” ~Sarah Eagleton, ST

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Yvonne T., 3rd-grade scholar

“Yvonne is an excellent example of a Gold Standard scholar at Compass. She embodies each of the ARTIC values in all that she does. Yvonne’s work always shows the highest degree of completion and effort. She shares her learning enthusiastically in our connection meetings. Yvonne has grown by leaps and bounds in her reading and writing abilities, especially her ability to persevere when things get tough. Yvonne regularly attends our daily homeroom and is an excellent example of respectful, clear, and compassionate communication. Way to go, Yvonne!”~Annette Metten, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Brian L., 7th-grade scholar

“Brian submits his work on time and is a friend to all the kids in the class. He always tries his best in all his classes. Brian attends an additional P.E. lab every morning with his webcam turned on and participates in daily challenges.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Pranathi M., 7th-grade scholar

“Pranathi is a wonderful student working hard this year in all her classes. She is doing amazing work learning about the Civil Rights Movement in language arts and has also been a lovely addition to our Roller Girl Book Club this month. She is insightful, thoughtful, reflective, and detailed in her work!” ~Rebecca Jacobs, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Leila B., 12th-grade scholar

“Leila is a senior this year and committed to doing well academically. She did not have a smooth start to online school a few years back. But she has been resilient and perseverant. I am proud of her commitment to her education and academic performance.” ~Rosette Sowell, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: David M., 10th-grade scholar

“David has taken on an enormous challenge this semester with EIGHT courses. To meet his goals, he has worked out a daily schedule, and he submits daily work to me via Seesaw, plus weekly reflections on each course. David came to the LP2 Connection with questions planned and ideas for solutions. He pushes himself to be the best he can be, even in new areas like Spanish and Photography (and these are some of the BEST samples he sends weekly!). Additionally, David and his LC (Dad Don) work together as a great team, always staying in communication with me and with each other to keep the (race) car moving down the track; it is a joy to be part of the pit crew!” ~Stephanie Lee, ST

Levi T., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Alaya M., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Jeffrey S., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Violet B., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Austin R., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Joshua T., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Yvonne T., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Pranathi M., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Leila B., Online High School Scholar of the Month

September 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Emily G., 3rd-grade scholar

“Emily started with Compass in August and is doing amazing! She hasn’t missed a learning lab and has a positive attitude about everything. What a great addition to the 3rd grade!” ~Katie Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Benny B., Kindergarten scholar

“Benny has been a great addition to our Early Explorers program. He always shows respect and demonstrates excellent participation skills in our Morning Mission classes. He completes lots of wonderful hands-on learning activities and is working hard to be the best Kindergartner he can be. Great job, Benny!” ~Diane Abella, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ethan P., 7th-grade scholar

“Ethan is off to a great start this year in Math and JavaScript Game Design. He is doing a great job keeping up with the course pacing and submitting high-quality work. I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes during the rest of the school year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Oliver F., 6th-grade scholar

“Oliver always has respectful communication. During live sync, he expressed himself clearly and politely. It was such a joy to see his surprise when learning something new, and I appreciated how he communicated his preferences and favorites when it came to learning topics. Oliver works very hard and it is evident when he shares about his projects. He takes pride in his learning and excels at communicating his goals.” ~Corey Reynoso, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Dayana N.C., 10th-grade scholar

“Dayana has excellent academic performance; she is a straight-A scholar and has perfect learning lab attendance. Excellent work, Dayana!” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Hoguer L., 11th-grade scholar

“Hoguer is new to my roster this year and has already exhibited all of the Compass ARTIC values! He has proactively communicated, asked for help, and attended every opportunity offered to him. Hoguer has shared his work with me and asked for my input. He is cheerful, engaging, hard-working, bilingual, and kind. it is my delight to work with such a great ARTIC scholar!” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Noah F., 3rd-grade scholar

“Noah has been such a great addition to Compass! He conquered some technical issues at the beginning but has moved right ahead. So proud of Noah and his learning coach for not giving up when it was difficult.” ~Katie Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Collin Z., 5th-grade scholar

“Collin is beginning his third year with Compass! I’m so proud of Collin’s perseverance over the past two years. His progress is clear by his recent STAR scores. Collin is always fun, respectful, and positive. Compass is lucky to have Collin as a Compass Firebird!” ~Heather Smith, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kimberly C., 7th-grade scholar

“Kimberly is doing a great job in Math and JavaScript Game Design this year. She is doing a great job keeping up with course pacing, turning in high-quality work, and making sure she understands the material. I am always impressed by her hard work and determination, and I look forward to seeing what she accomplishes during the rest of this school year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Keren A., 8th-grade scholar

“Keren is always attentive, respectful, and delightful to work with! You are an excellent scholar, Keren!” ~Abigail Terrell, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Jonathan G., 9th-grade scholar 

“Jonathan has made an impressive start to the school year! His enthusiasm and active participation in the weekly learning labs show his dedication to giving his best daily. Consistently submitting high-quality work, Jonathan demonstrates a strong commitment to learning and growth. Jonathan is set to have an outstanding 9th-grade year!” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Moka A., 12th-grade scholar

“Moka has made wonderful progress in the short weeks since school began. Moka has improved in writing and is particularly adept at rich character development. Moka has also taken some social risks lately that have paid off, such as completing a college summer school course at a local school. Now, Moka is looking forward to this last year of High School being the strongest academically. So proud of Moka!” ~Shannon Fowler, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Owen D., 3rd-grade scholar

“Owen has jumped right into the 3rd grade. He has attended all learning labs and is ready to go! I am so proud of how much he has accomplished in such little time.” ~Katie Hooper, ST

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Zaia G., 2nd-grade scholar

“Zaia has started the school year ready to learn and with a positive attitude! She attends our TK Morning Mission (live synch) daily and actively participates. Zaia is a kind scholar and loves to share her artwork. I’m so excited to see how she continues to grow this year!”~Kelli McCaulley, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jolene G., 7th-grade scholar

“Jolene is new to Compass this year and is off to a great start. She is doing a great job keeping up with the course pacing, turning in high-quality work, and communicating with her teachers as needed. I look forward to seeing what she accomplishes during the rest of the school year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ian T., 8th-grade scholar

“Ian is a focused scholar who is always working towards quality work. He always completes extra science projects because he is interested and curious about specific topics, which shows his strong self-motivation. Ian enjoys building science models and conducting science investigations. He is always respectful to adults, teachers, and other students. He asks questions when he doesn’t understand. He is completing sophisticated work beyond grade level, especially in science. He is the kind of scholar that every teacher hopes for.” ~Jean Buller, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Scarlett J., 12th-grade scholar

“Scarlett is an amazing, articulate scholar who always strives for her best. She works hard to encompass Compass’s values, always participates in learning labs, and does her best to help others. Scarlett is a great scholar and a joy to work with!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Elizabeth F., 10th-grade scholar

“Elizabeth carries a very full course load with additional credits and still manages to go above and beyond expectations. She does not take any shortcuts, and she works hard at everything she undertakes. She reaches out for help and support when needed, ensuring she is on track and keeping up with all her due dates and deadlines. Elizabeth is off to an excellent start this year, and I know she will continue to thrive and achieve her goals as the year goes on.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Emily G., Scholar of the Month

Hoguer L., Scholar of the Month

Benny B., Scholar of the Month

Collin Z., Scholar of the Month

Kimberly C., Scholar of the Month

Jonathan G., Scholar of the Month

Owen D., Scholar of the Month

Zaia G., Scholar of the Month

Ian T., Scholar of the Month

June 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Lorenzo R., 3rd-grade scholar

“Having Lorenzo as a scholar is like having another teacher in class. He taught and directed a drawing lesson to our entire K-3 Fun Friday learning lab! He is artistic, thoughtful, and hard-working. Lorenzo is a scholar his classmates look up to and are always willing to help. It is an absolute joy being his teacher. Way to go, Lorenzo!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Farah D., 5th-grade scholar

“Farah has had such a wonderful 5th-grade year so far! Her work samples are always above and beyond. She incorporates all required components. She is eager to share and participate in connection meetings and takes responsibility for her learning. I truly enjoy having Farah on my roster. Keep up the hard work!” ~Lauren Dann, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Xaiyuru N., 8th-grade scholar

“Xaiyuri enrolled at Compass late in the year but has done a great job adapting to online learning. She participates in class and has high standards for the work that she turns in. Xaiyuri asks questions when she is confused and does not give up when work is challenging. These skills will help her do great in high school next year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Liam M., 6th-grade scholar

“Liam is a motivated and diligent scholar. He sets himself up for success by planning on what projects he wants to do for his courses. Liam is very respectful in all of his interactions. He is a well-rounded individual; he not only enjoys hands-on projects but also likes playing the piano and involving himself in sports activities. One of his projects that stands out is the lapbook he does every learning period for his social studies course. Great job, Liam!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Laylani H., 12th-grade scholar

“Laylani is an excellent scholar. She consistently attends learning labs, participates in discussions, asks compelling questions, and is always ready to help. Laylani has been a joy to work with while she has been at Compass and will be continuing her studies next year at CSU Dominguez Hills.” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Briana G., 12th-grade scholar

“Briana has demonstrated remarkable perseverance in working towards meeting the requirements for graduation. Despite facing challenges, she has remained focused and dedicated, putting in the effort to complete her work. Her talent in art and animation is truly outstanding.

Moreover, I must mention that Briana is a kind and gentle individual and a delightful young woman who will be greatly missed. Her passion for her work is evident, and I encourage her to continue pursuing her interests.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Willow D., 3rd-grade scholar

“Willow is artistic, hard-working, and has an amazing imagination. She attends and participates in all learning labs, and I can always rely on her to provide thoughtful responses. Her creativity shines on her Choice Board projects, and I am always excited to see how she will show her learning. I am so thankful I was able to be her teacher this year. Way to go, Willow!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Alondra P.G., 4th-grade scholar

“Alondra shines brightly as a hard-working, eager-to-please scholar who embodies respect, helpfulness, and a well-rounded skill set. Excelling academically, she demonstrates a strong work ethic and a thirst for knowledge. Beyond her academic achievements, Alondra’s exceptional artistic talents showcase her creativity and passion for the arts. Her kind and considerate nature brightens the learning environment, making her a valued member of the academic community. With nearly perfect attendance in live sync instruction, Alondra’s commitment to her education and growth is truly commendable. She is a role model for her peers, embodying dedication and excellence in all she does.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kimberly C., 8th-grade scholar

“Kimberly has been working hard in her math class and has shown much improvement. Her participation in labs has improved. Kimberly is becoming an excellent example of an online scholar.” ~Carrie Talcott-Perez, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Mathias G., 8th-grade scholar

“Mathias is a shy but diligent scholar. He has shown so much improvement in all his courses as he is determined to put more effort into the tasks required. Just recently, he came up with wonderful writing projects on various topics. On the side, Mathias keeps himself busy with baseball and other sports activities and riding his dirt bike. Awesome job, Mathias!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Joseph B., 12th-grade scholar 

“Joseph has worked consistently for the last two years of high school, earning top grades in all his courses. Excellent work, Joseph!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Taliva’a A., 11th-grade scholar

“Tali is a shy but hard-working scholar. He puts his best efforts into his work and projects for the various courses. He likes working on hands-on projects and figuring out how things work. Moreover, Tali has a knack for creating interesting animation projects for his Animation course. Although he has some struggles and challenges, he can come up with grade-level work in all his courses. Great job, Tali!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Brandon W., 3rd-grade scholar

“Brandon is a joy to have as a scholar! He works hard in all of his 3rd-grade courses and attends learning labs. I am always impressed with the writing he submits for his science and social studies projects. Brandon is reliable and responsible. It has been a pleasure being his teacher this year!” ~Kari Watt, ST

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jojo G., 3rd-grade scholar

“Jojo is a smart and fun-loving scholar. He tries his best in all of his courses. Jojo has greatly improved in the various courses, particularly his writing skills and social studies work. Jojo attends the HR Sync sessions as much as he can and participates in the best way possible. He loves hands-on activities, photography, and gardening. Keep up the great work, Jojo!”~Cristina Compalas, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Dane O., 7th-grade scholar

“Dane has shown a lot of determination mastering new, challenging skills in his classes this year. He does a great job staying on top of assignments and turning things in on time. Dane has started to ask for help when the material is tough, which is a skill that will help him succeed in 8th grade next year. He attends learning labs and participates in group and practice activities. Dane turns in quality work and is very pleasant to work with.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jude H., 7th-grade scholar

“Jude approaches his studies with a driven mindset, always striving for excellence in everything he does. His respectful demeanor and positive attitude make him a pleasure to work with as a scholar. Jude exhibits a passion for both history and home economics. He also expanded his horizons by learning to play the guitar. His dedication to mastering this new skill is commendable, and it speaks to his willingness to embrace challenges and pursue his interests with determination. I am confident that Jude will continue to excel academically and positively contribute to Compass this year and beyond.” ~Jennifer Carlson, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Leila B., 12th-grade scholar

“Leila has been dedicated to her school work this year and performs well in all her courses. Her hard work and dedication are paying off. Keep up the great work, Leila! I am so proud of you and all your effort this year!” ~Rosette Sowell, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Anisa B., 10th-grade scholar

“Anisa is a shy but diligent scholar. She comes up with many pages of work from her courses when she puts in her best effort. Anisa is an artist who can draw or sketch wonderful images for her Fine Arts course. On the side, she performs many tasks and chores at home that keep her busy. Awesome job, Anisa!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Farah D., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Briana G., Options High School Scholar of the Month

Alondra P.G., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Kimberly C., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Mathias G., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Brandon W., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Anisa B., Options High School Scholar of the Month

May 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Luke H., 4th-grade scholar

“Luke is kind, hard-working and respectful! He attends and participates in learning labs. He works hard in all of his courses and goes above and beyond on his assignments. He is a pleasure to have in class!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Ayden Z., 4th-grade scholar

“Ayden is truly a talented storyteller. His writing is not only descriptive but also a joy to listen to. I have seen him put in a lot of effort to improve his writing skills, and his growth and dedication are clearly reflected in his work. Moreover, Ayden has excelled in Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. His achievements across these subjects showcase his hard work and passion for learning. It has been a pleasure and privilege to have Ayden in my class this year. I will miss his enthusiasm and connection meetings. I have no doubt that he will continue to excel in his academic endeavors in the future..” ~Karla Marroquin, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Layla A., 8th-grade scholar

“Layla is an exceptional scholar who actively participates in her online studies. She is dedicated to her learning and demonstrates her understanding and depth of knowledge in every assignment she completes. She is an excellent communicator and clearly is ready for high school next year. Your teachers are super proud of all of your hard work and your participation in your academic journey, Layla..” ~Andrea Heinricy, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Lizet B., 8th-grade scholar

“It’s a pleasure to be Lizet’s Supervising Teacher. She is a prolific writer, animal lover, and dabbler in cooking, sewing, and art. Lizet’s writing is authentic and introspective. I especially enjoy reading about her time living abroad in Nicaragua. From pet mice to rescue kittens, Lizet’s passion for animals shines through in every conversation. She has a bright future ahead as a veterinarian or caretaker of animals in some form. As an 8th grader, Lizet is actively planning ahead for her future in high school and beyond. Thank you for being a Gold Standard scholar, Lizet!” ~Heather Smith, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Lillie B., 9th-grade scholar

“Lillie shines as our Scholar of the Month, seamlessly transitioning into high school with grace and determination. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her impressive GPA and stellar performance in her honors course, where she maintains a solid A. Beyond academics, Lillie’s positive attitude and willingness to embrace challenges inspire her peers and teachers alike. Her adaptability and academic prowess make her a standout member of our school community. Congratulations, Lillie, on this well-deserved recognition!” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Matt C., 9th-grade scholar

“I am so proud of the steady and consistent progress that Matt has been making in his freshman year of high school. He has stepped up to the challenge of high school and is succeeding. He is gaining independence and learning how to take on more responsibility with autonomy and is doing very well with all of the different aspects such as tutoring, work samples, live instruction classes, and testing. Well done, Matt!.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Noey M., 4th-grade scholar

“Noey is engaged, kind and hard-working. She attends learning labs and participates in discussions. She excels at her AE curriculum and puts in her best effort. She is a pleasure to have in class!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Aria L.C., 4th-grade scholar

“Throughout her 4th-grade year, Ariah has consistently demonstrated a remarkable passion for learning, coupled with a creative spirit that sets her apart. She approaches learning with boundless curiosity and enthusiasm, eagerly diving into science experiments, art projects, and photography, where her creativity and inquisitive nature shine. Ariah’s love for learning, combined with her creativity and artistic talents, make her a valued scholar here at Compass. I am confident that she will continue to shine bright and make a positive impact on those around her.” ~Jennifer Carlson, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kellan B., 6th-grade scholar

“Kellan is a fantastic scholar who is so friendly and motivated to be successful. He always does amazing work in his classes. He thinks about what he does wrong and tries to correct his mistakes. Kellan strives for excellence in all he does. He also balances a solid acting career while attending Compass.” ~Andrea Heinricy, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Leland B., 6th-grade scholar

“Leland is committed to his schoolwork and produces outstanding assignments. He is a curious learner and a respectful scholar. He has stretched himself by presenting oral reports and practicing his public speaking skills. Great work, Leland” ~Debbie Kasper, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Cynthia H., 9th-grade scholar 

“Cynthia has grown so much during her time at Compass. She has begun interacting with her teachers and counselor and making great progress in engagement. Cynthia is always a pleasure to work with and has a kind and thoughtful demeanor. While she doesn’t like asking for help because she doesn’t want to inconvenience people, she is building relationships within Compass and increasing communication.” ~Karen Lewers, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Tobias M., 9th-grade scholar

“Tobias has had an excellent first year in high school. He is taking multiple honors classes and is doing very well in them. Tobias puts in the work and time necessary to make sure he gets good grades and understands the material before moving on to other concepts. He asks for help when he is confused and is motivated to constantly do well. Keep up the great work, Tobias!.” ~Katherine McCutcheon, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Indy H., 3rd-grade scholar

“Indy is an absolute joy! She is hard-working and kind and attends all learning labs. I can always count on her to stay on pace with all of her coursework. Indy has a love for animals and engaged our whole class in learning about the ducks she has at home. Thank you, Indy, for always bringing a smile to my face with your love for learning!” ~Kari Watt, ST

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Malinee W., 5th-grade scholar

“Malinee is new to Compass and a rockstar scholar. She takes control of her own learning and utilizes her strengths to develop creative projects. Malinee is always respectful, patient and polite in connections. She is thorough in her explanations of her work as she presents what she has worked on throughout the learning period. Malinee is a fantastic writer and is working on various books. Keep up the awesome work, Malinee!”~Katherine McCutcheon, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Zana B, 8th-grade scholar

“Zana has been an outstanding scholar and a great addition to our 8th grade class. She demonstrates her knowledge and understanding of the content she is learning exceptionally well, putting forth her best effort in each assignment. She attends daily learning labs and weekly homeroom.” ~Andrea Heinricy, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: AJ R., 7th-grade scholar

“AJ is a jolly and hard-working scholar. He pushes himself to do more each learning period in all of his courses. Although he has some challenges and struggles, he is able to come up with wonderful projects to showcase all the learning that he has gotten from various topics. He is also very respectful and polite in his interactions with me. Well done, AJ!” ~Cristina Compalas, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Liris A., 12th-grade scholar

“Liris joined Compass this year and has spent the year working hard in all of her classes. She is taking a full load of courses and plans to graduate this year. Great work, Liris” ~Lynn Woodley, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Adrian M.L., 9th-grade scholar

“Adrian is a kind, respectful, responsible scholar who enjoys learning. As a new scholar on my roster, Adrian listened to my feedback and has been submitting fantastic assignment samples showing depth of knowledge and rigorous active project-based learning. I am impressed with his use of technology to show me his learning! He is a scholar who I know will continue to be successful in his high school career as he challenges himself to become a better writer and thinker. I am so proud of him!!” ~Kate Northcote, ST

Luke H., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Lille B., Online High School Scholar of the Month

Matt C., Options High School Scholar of the Month

AJ R., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Liris A., Online High School Scholar of the Month

April 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Chloe C., 3rd-grade scholar

“Wow! Chloe has grown so much as a scholar this year! She participates in class and turns in some amazing choice board projects. I have seen her grow so much as an individual and as a scholar. I can’t wait to see her progress as time goes on.” ~Katie Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Tessa L., First-grade scholar

“Tessa is very energetic and dedicated to achieving high scores in all her classes. Tessa has demonstrated excellence in her assignments throughout the learning periods this school year. She is always willing to share her stories of learning and progress during our connection meetings. Tessa started gymnastics last semester, and unfortunately, the gymnastics class that Tessa loved to participate in had to end abruptly due to other scholars’ verbal bullying during her class. Tessa considered the other scholars her friends, and despite their mean behavior, she still spoke well of them. As Tessa transitioned to her new Martial Arts jujitsu class this semester, she remained self-motivated and determined to excel with her new teacher and classmates. Tessa finds a way to share joy in all she does, and I find this character trait admirable. Her ability to overcome obstacles with so much grace and joy amazed me. Her exceptional achievements, respect for others, communication of love, and team player attitude constantly remind me why I am doing this job as a teacher. I’m very proud of you, Tessa!!.” ~Dr. Yulonn Harris, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Alyssa R., 7th-grade scholar

“Alyssa has been an active participant in her learning labs. She also turns in quality work. When she has questions, she takes the initiative and reaches out to her teachers for help. She is becoming an exemplary scholar.” ~Carrie Talcott-Perez, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jonah G., 6th-grade scholar

“Jonah is an amazing and well-rounded scholar. He participates in many activities, such as the Chess Club, attends all his classes and meetings each week, is involved in many sports, and is currently doing boxing. He is learning how to speak Spanish, has been using the Typetastic program for a few years now, is mastering his typing skills, and is learning how to play the guitar. Jonah is a sweet and funny person, is always respectful and kind, and is truly a joy to interact with.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Alyssa V., 10th-grade scholar

“Alyssa has done a wonderful job creating a routine that works for her this semester. She has been dedicated to working hard in her classes and has seen great progress and growth in each subject. She is very self-aware and reflects on her strategies and processes to ensure she’s working towards her goals. Alyssa is very kind and a big supporter of her friends!” ~Jen Hobson, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Garrett C., 10th-grade scholar

“Garrett has shown tremendous growth over the past two years that he’s been on my roster. His dedication to his schoolwork is particularly evident in his improvement in writing. Recently, he submitted one of his best essays to date, showcasing engaging academic language, evidence from credible sources, and an effective organizational structure. In addition to his writing skills, Garrett has displayed talent in the culinary arts this year, preparing popular dishes from various cuisines around the world. I am impressed by his work ethic and his enthusiasm for discovering and exploring his interests.” ~Michelle Moyer, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Emilia A., 2nd-grade scholar

“Emilia began with us a little bit late in the school year but has made up for lost time. She is at or above all percentages and submitting thoughtful and meaningful assignments. She enthusiastically participates in learning labs and is an all-around fantastic scholar.” ~Katie Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Addison J., TK scholar

“Addison is a sweet and energetic scholar who loves learning! She has wonderful communication skills and enjoys sharing all the new things she has learned. She always absorbs new information and finds joy in learning a new skill! Addison is self-motivated and eager to engage in new activities. She always has a smile on her face and brings joy to our time together. Addison takes pride in her work and always tries her best.” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Connor C., 7th-grade scholar

“Connor submits amazing work and always follows the daily to-do list in the curriculum. He attends the connection meetings with his mom and is eager to learn how to improve. Great job showing the ARTIC value of Achievement, Connor!” ~Carrie Talcott-Perez, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Justin S., 8th-grade scholar

“Justin is dedicated and consistent in his academics and extracurricular activities. He meets all his requirements and due dates and completes his work with care and attention to detail. Justin is a role model for his peers and always does his best in everything. He is respectful, considerate, dependable, and funny. You can always count on Justin to take on a challenge and be there when needed.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Britney B., 9th-grade scholar 

“Britney has excellent academic performance and turns in exemplary classwork. She is an excellent scholar overall.” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Alejandro G., 11th-grade scholar

“Alejandro is a dedicated and diligent scholar who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and unwavering commitment to his responsibilities. As a bilingual student, he adeptly navigates between languages, showcasing his versatility and cultural fluency. When tackling academic challenges, Alejandro approaches each task with determination and focus, setting a commendable example for his peers. His reliability and sense of accountability make him a stand-out scholar. He embodies the values of hard work, consistency, bilingualism, and responsibility in all aspects of his endeavors.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano and Sutter):

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Dahlia R., 5th-grade scholar

“Dahlia demonstrates a remarkable curiosity and enthusiasm for her academic pursuits. She exhibits strong reading skills and consistently achieves success in her studies.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Brian L., 6th-grade scholar

“Hannah is an exceptionally resilient scholar who goes with the flow and does what is needed to succeed. She always does her best and pushes herself to improve in everything. I admire Hannah’s mindset and am proud of how she moves forward and finds ways to overcome barriers and obstacles.” ~Carriel Talcott-Perez, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Addisyn J., 6th-grade scholar

“Addisyn is creative and focused. She can take an idea in her head and make that idea come to life. She takes control of her learning and applies her creativity to it. Addisyn incorporates her love of art and skills into her studies, creating a love for learning and schoolwork with a twist. Keep creating amazing masterpieces, Addy!” ~Katherine McCutcheon, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Armando C., 11th-grade scholar

“Armando has achieved a great came back! He was behind in many classes; however, he was determined to get caught up, and now he is passing most of his courses. Despite having computer and technological issues, he has overcome those obstacles, and now he is on his way to passing all classes!” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Amitola R., 11th-grade scholar

“Amitola is a shining example of resilience and dedication, as she tirelessly works to improve her grades, diligently following through with every task and instruction with a cheerful attitude. Her exceptional creativity shines through in her ability to design captivating animations, showcasing her unique talent and innovative spirit. Amitola’s commitment to her academic growth and remarkable artistic abilities make her a standout scholar, and her progress and achievements this semester are commendable. I am so proud of Amitola!” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Chloe C. Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Dahlia R., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Britney B., Online High School Scholar of the Month

Amitola R., Options High School Scholar of the Month

March 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Annamaria B.M., 2nd-grade scholar

“Annamaria is a kind and hard-working scholar. She works in IXL and has grown incredibly in her Math and ELA skills. Annamaria also attends classes where she raises her hand and participates often. She is on top of her work in her classes and shows much improvement in her writing. I am so glad to have her in my class this year.” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Olivia B., Kindergarten scholar

“On the most recent field trip to the San Diego Zoo, Olivia was respectful, patient, and kind to other scholars. Upon lining up, there was a mild fight between a few scholars, and she happily allowed other scholars to go ahead of her in line, solving the situation around her. She was very polite, thanking those around her and respecting the zoo, even picking up trash that wasn’t hers. Olivia is an example of ARTIC values going above and beyond in her academics and behavior.” ~Whitney Perea, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kailyn K., 8th-grade scholar

“Kailyn is a scholar and professional dancer who balances school and practice. She is responsible and works hard to ensure she completes her assignments daily. Kailyn works long hours and puts a lot of effort and determination into her schoolwork.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Liam M., 6th-grade scholar

“Liam is a self-motivated scholar who enjoys accomplishing tasks. He is diligent in his work and tries his best in everything. Moreover, Liam consistently delivers excellent work, such as with his lapbooks in social studies and his mathematics tests. Keep up the great work, Liam!” ~Christina Compalas, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Ruth M., 10th-grade scholar

“Ruth is a hard-working scholar who is very engaged in her classes and consistently submits excellent classwork. She has successfully passed all her courses in the last semester. Ruth has perfect attendance in the past learning periods.” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Austen P., 10th-grade scholar

“Austen is a dedicated high schooler motivated to graduate and complete all requirements successfully and steadily. He does his best in all academic activities and is very athletic and artistic. Austen is a well-rounded scholar who is respectful and considerate and consistently meets due dates and deadlines. He tries hard and demonstrates commitment to his education” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Gabriel M., 2nd-grade scholar

“Gabriel demonstrates what a true ARTIC scholar looks like. He works hard to stay ahead of his work and attends learning labs consistently. Gabriel often participates and shares about his incredible adventures and what he learns while traveling. An area where Gabriel excels is through his science and social studies choice board projects. His creativity shines through the videos he creates with real-life examples. He is constantly going above and beyond the requirements. Gabriel deserves to be recognized for all of his hard work this school year.” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Samuel C., Kindergarten scholar

“Sam is an enthusiastic scholar who loves sharing his learning. He thinks outside of the box and enjoys hands-on projects where he gets to explore new concepts and ideas. Sam has wonderful communication skills and takes pride in his work. He is always excited to share the countless projects and activities he has completed. Sam works hard and is determined to master his skills! He excels in all areas, and it is a joy to work with him!” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Selah B., 7th-grade scholar

“Selah is new to Compass, but she is off to a great start! She has shown enthusiasm, resourcefulness, responsibility, and determination this past month and is a great addition to the 7th-grade class. I look forward to seeing Selah’s growth and accomplishments throughout her time here at Compass. Keep up the good work, Selah!” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Susan Z., 7th-grade scholar

“Susan, a 7th-grade scholar, enrolled at Compass in late September. She is gifted in math and chose the Options Program to have the flexibility to pursue advanced mathematics at an early age. She hoped to enroll in our high school-level precalculus course in the first semester. However, due to the math sequence requirements, she needed to complete a full year of both geometry and Algebra 2 before she could do so. Between October and January of this school year, she worked diligently to finish a full year of geometry and Algebra 2 (earning A’s across the board!). She successfully began her precalculus coursework at the beginning of the second semester! Susan has natural talent and an impressive skill set, and she works tremendously hard to achieve her goals. I am so proud of her accomplishments!” ~Michelle Moyer, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Carlos F., 10th-grade scholar 

“Carlos joined us late last semester and passed his English course, earning an A. He is off to a strong start in the second semester with all A’s in his courses. Carlos embodies the independent learner that Compass describes in the ARTIC values. Carlos deserves to be recognized for his dedication and academic achievements.” ~Rosette Sowell, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Madilynn, 11th-grade scholar

“Madilynn (Madi) has worked hard this school year to reach her academic writing goals. She has improved her essay-writing skills by following my guidance, and with her learning coach’s support, she has submitted some amazing essays. Madi has learned to strengthen her use of academic vocabulary through different resources, including the thesaurus in Google Docs. She has written essays on varied topics for different writing genres. Madi has gained skills with using varying sources for information and then citing those sources in the reference list. I am so proud that she has taken my feedback and grown into a proficient academic writer!” ~Kate Northcote, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Raymee F., TK scholar

“Raymee has been dedicated to mastering her letters and sounds and has progressed so much! Her perseverance is truly commendable! Keep shining brightly on your educational journey! Raymee!” ~Claire Harding, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jake S., 8th-grade scholar

“Jake was in my homeroom two years ago, when he was a 6th grader, and he has shown a huge amount of academic improvement since then. Middle school is a challenging time, and Jake has thrived despite that. He consistently turns in high-quality work, communicates with his teachers, and participates during learning labs. These skills will help him excel when he moves on to high school. Great job, Jake!” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Hannah F., 6th-grade scholar

“Hannah is an exceptionally resilient scholar who goes with the flow and does what is needed to succeed. She always does her best and pushes herself to improve in everything. I admire Hannah’s mindset and I am proud of how she moves forward and finds ways to get through barriers and obstacles.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Daniel B., 10th-grade scholar

“Daniel is a relatively new scholar. He began with us in January and has demonstrated an outstanding work ethic. On top of diligently working on all his weekly classes, he is a very kind and professional scholar. It is truly a pleasure working with Daniel.” ~Adam Ramirez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: David M., 9th-grade scholar

“David just completed his first semester at Compass, having transferred from a school where he was not feeling motivated. Since coming to Compass, he has dove right in, and now, at the start of semester 2, he is asking for MORE challenges! He is my #1 user of Seesaw; as of this writing, he has submitted 299 samples for his body of work! David is very organized and appreciates feedback. Whenever I suggest how to make something stronger, he returns to his work and re-submits it. David didn’t consider himself a strong reader, even though he surprised himself with great test scores. David wasn’t sure what to read…so he started listening to new genres of literature, and it’s been a great addition to his expanding portfolio. He likes to get most of his work done Monday-Thursday, so on Fridays, he can spend extra time building and customizing his 4-wheeler. Two more highlights – recently, he (under the supervision of his learning coach/Dad) completed his first dissection and writeup and says he is ready for more. David’s accent in beginning Spanish is developing very well with the help of an app on his phone. I am so proud of David and can’t wait to see what he does next!” ~Stephanie Lee, ST

Samuel C., Options Program Scholar of the Month

Annamaria B.M., Online Scholar of the Month

Hannah F., Options Scholar of the Month

Daniel B., Online Scholar of the Month

February 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Mercy W., 4th-grade scholar

“Mercy has earned scholar of the month because she is engaged, hard-working, and always wants to learn! She attends learning labs and participates in discussions. She is kind, respectful and curious. She is a joy to have in our class!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Luna F., TK scholar

“Luna is always so happy and ready to share her creative learning experiences when we meet! She is making great progress through the TK standards! It’s so fun to be a part of her learning journey! Keep up the fantastic work!” ~Claire Harding, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Valeria M., 7th-grade scholar

“Valeria has earned scholar of the month for her tremendous growth and improvement over the fall semester. After much hard work, daily dedication to her schoolwork, and regular attendance in learning labs, she finished the semester with a 4.0 GPA. We are so proud of her. Great job, Valeria!” ~Lacey Lehman, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Faatima T., 8th-grade scholar

“Faatima is an incredible 8th-grade scholar. She goes above and beyond on every task and shows a deep level of understanding in every subject. Every time I review Faatima’s work, I learn something new. For example, I learned about the history of Palestine from Faatima’s final presentation in Social Studies. For her Science final, Faatima created a detailed document to show how she grew lima beans from seeds. To convey how her project evolved, she included photos, descriptions, and a conclusion with useful tips for the reader. Most impressive, Faatima is a gifted writer. I’m enthralled with her fictional stories. Faatima pours her heart, soul, and talent into every page, chapter, and revision. Faatima is already planning for her future in high school and beyond. She has a spectacular future, and we proudly call her a Compass scholar.” ~Heather Smith, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Franklin M., 11th-grade scholar

“Franklin is doing excellent in his academic performance. He is engaging in learning labs and growing as a scholar. Great work, Franklin!” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Gracie C., 9th-grade scholar

“Gracie is a shining example of a hard-working and self-advocating student who consistently does her best in her academic pursuits. Her dedication to her studies is evident in her consistent effort and engagement in the classroom. Gracie’s ability to advocate for herself ensures her needs are met, allowing her to thrive and excel in her learning journey. Her positive and engaging demeanor brightens up the classroom, making her a delightful presence to learn alongside. Gracie’s hard work, self-advocacy, consistency, engagement, and delightful personality make her an exceptional student.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Kayden R., 5th-grade scholar

“Kayden is very engaged in all things Compass. He attends all labs and is active with a club. He is always looking to improve his work and his scores in his courses, and he communicates in a kind and respectful manner. Kayden is a joy to have as a scholar. You are amazing, Kayden!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Eren G.L., first-grade scholar

“Eren is an outstanding scholar who embodies kindness, respect, attentiveness to directions, and a strong artistic talent is Eren. Despite the challenges of learning a new language, Eren approaches his studies with unwavering determination and attends live synchronous instruction daily to improve his English proficiency. His dedication to mastering the language is truly commendable, reflecting his respect for the learning process. Beyond his linguistic endeavors, Eren’s artistic abilities shine through in his creative projects, demonstrating his unique talent and passion for the arts. Eren’s commitment to academic and artistic pursuits and kind demeanor make him a vital member of our learning community.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Isabella O., 7th-grade scholar

“Isabella has earned scholar of the month for her hard work and dedication to her school work. She joined Compass mid-way through Semester 1. She jumped in and worked tirelessly to adjust to our program, never afraid of asking for help or making the most of support. She attends learning labs consistently and is an active participant. She is kind, helpful, and hard-working. She is a great addition to our online program, and I am so happy to have her as a scholar. Keep it up, Bella!” ~Lacey Lehman, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Andrea Nicole C.B., 7th-grade scholar

“Nicole has done such an incredible job thus far. She has significantly improved in all her classes and STAR benchmark assessments. Most notably, she has shown much improvement in her writing- she sure has a creative imagination and aspires to be a writer someday. She is very creative, kind, diligent, hard-working, and respectful, putting much effort into her work. She is always open to constructive feedback, very organized, and self-advocates when she needs help. She has such a great attitude and work ethic. She is always responsive and consistently attends her weekly check-in meetings. Nicole is a true example of how it pays off when she is given the motivation, support, encouragement, hard work, and effort. Indeed, Nicole exemplifies what it means to be a “Gold Standard” scholar who displays our ARTIC values here at Compass Charter Schools.” ~Jan Marquez, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Briana E., 9th-grade scholar 

“We are delighted to announce Briana as our Scholar of the Month. In her first year at an online school, Briana has exhibited remarkable dedication and perseverance in her academic pursuits. Transitioning to online learning for the first time can pose challenges, especially for English language learners, yet Briana has not only adapted but thrived. Congratulations, Briana, on this well-deserved recognition of your achievements.” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Sharon V., 10th-grade scholar

“Sharon exudes charm and intelligence, embodying a diligent work ethic that sets her apart as a standout student. As a bilingual learner, she impressively earns excellent grades while mastering her second language, showcasing her dedication and aptitude for language acquisition. Sharon’s passion for learning is evident in her love for studying French and playing the violin, where her talents shine brightly. Her ability to excel academically while immersing herself in linguistic and musical pursuits is a testament to her hard work, determination, and unwavering enthusiasm for education. Sharon’s unique blend of intelligence, hard work, bilingualism, and passion for learning makes her a truly exceptional individual.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Colin R., 4th-grade scholar

“Colin is earning scholar of the month because of his hard work in semester 1. He was on the Honor Roll and worked hard in all his courses. He attends learning labs and is engaged. He is a joy to have in class!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Ezekiel J., TK scholar

“Ezekiel is a wonderful scholar who always has a smile on his face! He loves learning and provides detailed explanations of the concepts he has learned about! He is very engaged in his lessons and our live classes. Ezekiel is kind, caring, respectful, and joyful in class. He is a great communicator who listens to others and participates in class.” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Isaac B., 6th-grade scholar

“Isaac has earned scholar of the month for the excellent job he did in writing in Lang. Arts. At the end of Semester 1, scholars were asked to write a report about a culture other than their own. I was so impressed by Isaac. He hit a homeroom on this essay. He did his research, attended learning labs where we prepared for this, used all the resources provided, and wrote an incredible essay. I am so proud of his work ethic on this project! You are a great writer, Isaac. Keep it up!” ~Lacey Lehman, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Nadia D., 7th-grade scholar

“Nadia is a remarkable individual who exemplifies brilliance, respect, and a strong work ethic. As a taekwondo champion, she showcases her dedication and discipline in her athletic pursuits and academic endeavors. Nadia’s honesty and integrity are unwavering, earning her trust and admiration. Beyond her achievements, Nadia’s engaging personality and willingness to collaborate make her a valued community member. Her talent, respect, and hard work set her apart as a shining example of excellence in all she undertakes.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Maya O., 9th-grade scholar

“Maya is such a great representation of our ARTIC values at Compass! She is a very hard worker and is dedicated to truly understanding all the concepts in each course. She asks great questions and is always looking for ways to improve. Maya is creative, kind, and a joy in learning labs. She is a positive influence on everyone around her!” ~Janae Smith, Director of Online Learning

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Bray B., 9th-grade scholar

“Bray is an amazing scholar. She is dedicated, responsible, and consistent in her studies. She works on a daily and weekly schedule and always meets her requirements and due dates. Her work is always neat and demonstrates hard work, care, and attention to detail. Bray is respectful and kind and always there to help and support others and asks for help when needed.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Franklin M., Online High School Scholar of the Month

Isabella O., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Eren G.L., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Ezekial J., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Maya O., Online High School Scholar of the Month

Bray B., Options High School Scholar of the Month

January 2024 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Adeline S., 4th-grade scholar

“Adeline has earned scholar of the month because she is a very hard-working scholar. She submits exemplary work in AE in all subjects on time. It is evident that Adeline puts a lot of time and thought into her work. She also has excellent attendance and learning lab attendance. Adeline is very engaged in learning labs and enjoys participating and collaborating with her classmates. She is kind and helpful. It is a joy to have her in our class! ~Lillian Diaz, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Amai M., 3rd-grade scholar

“Amai is an incredible example of the Compass Gold Standard through and through! She attends Live Synchronous Instruction every day, ready to learn and with a smile on her face. She is friendly and kind to her peers, participates and contributes to the lessons, and is a great role model to all the scholars attending. When Amai is not attending live sync instruction, she works hard on her studies at home, turning in high-quality and thorough work and attending a weekly in-person cooking class, which she loves. She is dedicated, driven, and a wonderful scholar.” ~Jennifer Carlson, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Everin B., 7th-grade scholar

“Everin is new to the Online Middle School program this year but you would not know it! He is a pro at all his school work, attends and participates in his classes, and has worked hard to finish the semester. He is a stellar scholar! Keep it up, Everin!.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Suhey T., 11-grade scholar

“Over the past year, Suhey has demonstrated remarkable dedication, turning her academic journey around and achieving substantial progress. Despite facing initial challenges, she has overcome obstacles and soared to new heights. Suhey’s grades have witnessed significant growth, showcasing her diligence. What sets Suhey apart is her academic accomplishments and her proactive approach to staying connected with her teachers. In recognizing Suhey, we celebrate her academic achievements and her resilience and Firebird spirit that encompasses her continuous improvement.” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Ely R., 12th-grade scholar

“Ely is an amazing, strong, smart, and hard-working student. In addition to being a conscientious scholar, she is also a tremendous help to her family, helping care for her elderly grandfather. I am so proud of this young lady, and I love being her supervising teacher!” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Oscar C., 4th-grade scholar

“Oscar has earned scholar of the month because he is a very hard-working scholar. He pushes himself to the best of his ability. When he does not understand something, he asks clarifying questions. Oscar turns in projects that involve lots of time and thought. He takes pride in his work. He also has high learning lab attendance. Oscar is very engaged and enjoys participating in class. He is also kind and is always willing to give his classmates a helping hand when needed. It is a pleasure having Oscar in our class.” ~Lillian Diaz, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jailah M., TK scholar

“Jailah is an amazing scholar! She has made solid progress in all subjects and performs above grade-level benchmarks. She is an enthusiastic learner and enjoys participating in class. Jailah shows respect to her teacher and her classmates. She takes pride in completing her assignments correctly and enjoys sharing them with her classmates. Well done, Jailah!” ~Danielle Arnheiter, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ethan R., 8th-grade scholar

“Ethan is a very conscientious and hard-working scholar. He communicates well with teachers, does a great job keeping up with the work, and is very organized and responsible when managing his time.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Gabriella M., 8th-grade scholar

“Gabby has done such an incredible job thus far. She has significantly improved in all her classes and STAR benchmark assessments. She is very kind, diligent, hard-working, and respectful, putting a lot of effort into her work. Gabby is always open to constructive feedback, very organized, and self-advocates when she needs help. She has a great attitude and work ethic, is always responsive, and consistently attends her weekly check-in meetings. Gabby is a true example that when she is given the motivation, support, and encouragement, hard work and effort truly pay off. Indeed, Gabby exemplifies what it means to be a “Gold Standard” scholar who displays our ARTIC values here at Compass Charter Schools.” ~Jan Marquez, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Caleb R., 11th-grade scholar 

“Caleb has shown ARTIC values in all areas of his scholarly academics. He communicates effectively with teachers in a professional manner. Caleb is an advocate for himself and a stellar scholar, earning straight A’s. He is engaged in his learning labs and always puts forth extra effort.” ~Rosette Sowell, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Jazmine S., 9th-grade scholar

“Jazmine perfectly embodies the “Gold Standard” at Compass! She is remarkably motivated, organized, and proactive about her future. Jazmine communicates her goal to attend college to everyone involved in her education. She frequently checks in regarding her coursework, credits, grades, and work samples. Jazmine never waits to take care of business, and she never waits for direction from her learning coach. She takes charge of her education every day! Jazmine, I’m so proud of your thoughtful and respectful manner. You are going to achieve great things! In the meantime, we’re so happy you’re a Compass Firebird.” ~Heather Smith, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Faithlynn O., 5th-grade scholar

“Faithlynne has been going strong all year long. She has 100% attendance to weekly live instruction meetings, submits work samples on time each learning period, schedules and participates in all monthly connection meetings, and is a pleasure to work with. Faithlynne always has a smile and a positive attitude towards school and others and works hard on everything she undertakes. Faithlynne has steadily been progressing through the 23-24 school year.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Elliana O., 8th-grade scholar

“Elliana has shown determination and perseverance this semester, especially in math class. She communicates with teachers when she needs help and works hard during learning labs and Q&As to ensure she understands the material.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ryder B., 7th-grade scholar

“Ryder hit the ground running from day one! He has been working hard and doing daily activities in Freckle and has communicated with me politely and respectfully with a smile. Ryder is showing motivation and engagement in his academics, all of this while also doing hard, physical work helping out on a horse ranch. I am excited to work with Ryder and his family this year, and I am looking forward to all the growth and progress I believe he will achieve.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Hana S., 9th-grade scholar

“Hana goes above and beyond in her online class. She was encouraged to move to honors, and she accepted the challenge. Hana is also a dancer who spends many hours each week training, so taking on an honors class was a challenge. Hana put her best foot forward on every assignment and then took the time to reflect, learn, and correct any mistakes she may have made. I have been thoroughly impressed by her.” ~Karen Lewers, ST

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Braden H., 12th-grade scholar

“Braden is beginning to focus on his goals after graduation and is excited about his future. He expresses ideas clearly verbally and through writing, has a vibrant imagination, and excels in creative writing. He also excels in being creative with his photography and editing class. He is a talented artist and has created amazing portfolio items. He provides them with background knowledge about topics of particular interest and has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about his interests. He can explain these concepts to me and help me understand his future interests and career goals.” ~Laura Harvey, ST

Adaline S., Online Scholar of the Month

Amai M., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Oscar C., Elementary Scholar of the Month

Jazmine S., Options High School Scholar of the Month

Ethan R., Online 

Caleb R., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Braden H., Options High School Scholar of the Month

December 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Milalia P., Kindergarten scholar

“Milaila exemplifies what it means to be an ARTIC scholar. She comes prepared to class with the necessary materials and completes all activities. Mariia is always eager to learn and actively participates during learning lab. She is achieving in the Accelerate Ed curriculum and continues to put forth her best effort. She is a pleasure to have in my class. Keep up the wonderful work, Milaila!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Savi M., first-grade scholar

“Savi is very dedicated to her studies and goes above and beyond in her enrichment. She finds the perfect space where school meets fun. Savi shows interest in learning and is kind and thoughtful in meetings with a smile on her face. Savi and her learning coach, Dez, are timely, self-motivated, and dedicated to their studies. Savi works diligently to become a good reader. She pays great attention to detail. I am so grateful to have her in my class. Savi is growing in her ability and tackles challenges with a great attitude. Go Savi! Keep up the hard work.” ~Tiffany Broussard, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Lily G., 8th-grade scholar

“Lily has soared in her academics this year. She puts forth 100% effort in all her classes and takes charge of her learning.” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Katelynn S., 7th-grade scholar

“I am so impressed with Katelynn’s focus, dedication, and determination to excel in all her academic pursuits. She never lets challenges discourage her; instead, she rises above them. Katelynn’s hardworking nature, kindness, and support towards her peers are commendable. Additionally, she is an amazing artist and a great scholar!.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivers, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Madison W., 10-grade scholar

“Madison is a dedicated Spanish scholar; she attends and participates in my learning labs consistently. She is motivated and engaged. Madison is an amazing high school scholar! She has an excellent work ethic, sets high expectations, and actively engages in the Compass school culture.” ~Kristen Winter, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Layla C., 12th-grade scholar

“Layla shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved. She uses her instincts to deal with matters independently and positively and strives to reach her full potential. She does not give up when facing a difficult task and always does her best. Layla has made a significant improvement in her mathematical abilities this year. She has provided her background knowledge about topics of particular interest, has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge, and seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique her interest. Layla has grown so much; I am so proud of her!” ~Laura Harvey, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jackson T., 4th-grade scholar

“Jackson is a very hard worker. He is always working hard to redo any low-scoring assignments. He is very engaged in learning labs. Jackson is very respectful and kind to his classmates. He is always seeking to make friends and connect with classmates. He is a pleasure to have in my class!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Urijah P., first-grade scholar

“Urijah is a fun, caring kiddo. He brings so much knowledge and joy to any conversation and discussion. He works hard and puts his best work forward in all that he does.” ~Jennifer Hall, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Roymichel J.W., 8th-grade scholar

“Roymichel has been showing mastery of skills in all subjects and always participates in learning labs. He is an exceptional scholar who resembles our ARTIC values here at Compass.” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jacob L., 8th-grade scholar

“Jacob is a sweet, kind, caring, friendly, and driven 8th grade scholar. This fall, Jacob has done amazing on his benchmark STAR Assessments, with major improvements in both language arts and math. Jacob has also been thriving at his in-person classes at Rock, which he attends two days a week. Jacob also excels in both martial arts and guitar. It’s been a wonderful experience to watch Jacob grow and succeed each year.” ~Joe Prussack, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Mariia, 9th-grade scholar 

“Congratulations to Mariia for being awarded Scholar of the Month! She just started with Compass in October, moving to California from Russia! Mariia swiftly adapted to our school environment and is making great gains in her courses, she is an English Language Learner! Her ability to excel academically while navigating language barriers shows her determination. This award celebrates her schoolwork and ability to adapt to new academic settings. We are proud of Mariia’s achievements!” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Mariana O., 12th-grade scholar

“Mariana is dedicated, determined, and focused on achieving her goals. She is constantly putting in extra time and effort to do what it takes to succeed. Mariana is respectful, courteous and always meets deadlines. Mariana takes great pride in all she does. Her assignments are always above par. Overall, Mariana is an excellent scholar who is making great accomplishments!” ~Stephanie Gankas, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Joshua T., 6th-grade scholar

“Joshua is a brilliant scholar who works hard and always wants to do his personal best! He attends learning labs regularly and is prepared and engaged. He is kind and respectful to his classmates. When Joshua is frustrated, or his schoolwork becomes challenging, Joshua does not give up. He perseveres through the hard times and then celebrates his success! I love it when Joshua submits his social studies or science module projects because he goes above and beyond what is asked. His projects are very creative and often include a video explaining what was learned from the curriculum. I am so grateful to have Joshua as one of my first-grade scholars this school year. Congratulations, Joshua, and keep up the fantastic work!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Lincoln L., TK scholar

“Lincoln is a kind and enthusiastic scholar who always strives to do his best. He has wonderful communication skills and enjoys sharing his ideas and talents with his teacher. Lincoln takes pride in his work and enjoys learning new things. He is creative and loves finding new things to explore. His smile is contagious, and he is a joy to teach.” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Veronica H, 8th-grade scholar

“Veronica is a very hard-working scholar. She is polite, caring, friendly, and always willing to participate. She shows integrity and likes to complete assignments fully and accurately.” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Selah R., 6th-grade scholar

“Selah is always eager to participate, share his knowledge, and encourage his classmates. He is joyful and helps set the delightful tone for live sync. I can count on him to be prompt, ready, engaged, and fully committed.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Jaden S., 12th-grade scholar

“Jaden has been a driven scholar since the day I met him, the first day of 9th grade. He works exceptionally hard to maintain the highest academic levels while balancing extracurriculars and community outreach projects. Jaden thrives in his home studies, online classes, and concurrently enrolled college courses. Whenever I talk with him, he has a positive attitude, takes challenges in stride, and delivers beautifully planned, well-thought-out, and executed work and assignments. He aims to graduate early this year, placing the finishing touches on his high school season. I would like to take a moment and acknowledge Jaden for his diligence, positivity, and teamwork to get to this exciting place with graduation in his sights! Beyond high school, Jaden hopes to continue education and eventually find a career where he can enact his dreams of protecting the ocean. Well done, Jaden! ~Rebecca Clifford, ST

Savi M., first-grade Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month

Lily G., 8th grade Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Madison W., 10th grade Online High School Scholar of the Month

Urijah P., first-grade Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Mariia G., 9th grade Online High School Scholar of the Month

Mariana O., 9th grade Options High School Scholar of the Month

Veronica H., 8th grade Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

Selah R., 6th grade Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Jaden S., 12th grade Options High School Scholar of the Month

November 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Sagan A., First-grade scholar

“Sagan is an absolute joy to have in class! She attends learning lab regularly, always with a big smile on her face and is ready to learn. I look forward to receiving Sagan’s Science and Social Studies Module Projects because they typically include a very energetic recording of Sagan sharing what she learned from the curriculum. Sagan’s completed assignments are done neatly and correctly because she has given her best effort. Sagan also attends Compass field trips and often includes pictures from the field trips in her digital portfolio. Sagan is a great example for other Compass scholars to follow. I am so proud of you, Sagan!” ~Kim Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Ayden Z., 4th-grade scholar

“Ayden did a great job showcasing his curiosity, knowledge, and passion for learning during connection meetings. Ayden, you have a strong ability to express yourself and ask thoughtful questions. Fantastic progress and achievement.” ~Karla Marroquin, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Pedro A., 6th-grade scholar

“Pedro is an exemplary scholar. He is always present and participating in his labs. His input shows focus and attention to detail. He asks for help when needed so that he can fully and accurately complete his schoolwork.” ~Erin Thomson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Katelynn S., 7th-grade scholar

“Katelynn is incredibly focused on completing her work on time and excellently. She has a tremendous work ethic, and her work has improved in all subjects, especially language arts and math. Katelynn is polite, courteous, helpful, and a joy to work with.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Santana L., 12th-grade scholar

“Santana is an exceptional scholar. He is articulate and always willing to help out. He is an active participant in Homeroom and Learning Labs. He is a joy to have in class and an absolute pleasure to work with.” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Ethan D., 10th-grade scholar

“Ethan is motivated and focused on finishing his work in his courses. He started doing his A-g classes this school year and immediately put effort into his assignments and class work. Ethan is always polite and respectful in all of our interactions. Moreover, he is a good example to his siblings as he leads as a big brother. Ethan does not hesitate to communicate with me if he has any questions regarding his work in his courses. I am so glad for Ethan’s diligence, and I hope he does his best throughout the year!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Hunter B., First-grade scholar

“Hunter is very mature for his age, yet he has a fun-loving personality and often makes others laugh with his humor. While in class, Hunter is very focused and participates each time he attends learning lab. Hunter is very smart. He is currently performing above grade level in all subjects. Each month in his Digital Portfolio, Hunter sets high goals for himself and then works hard to achieve them. He is not one to give up! I enjoy listening to the recordings of Hunter reading the weekly story in our language arts curriculum. He often adds his thoughts and opinions of the story, which always causes me to giggle. Congratulations, Hunter!” ~Kim Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Alessandra B., Kindergarten scholar

“Alessandra is a curious and hard-working scholar! She loves to share what she has learned during her monthly connection meetings. Alessandra has made great strides in reading and math so far this year. She has a wonderful attitude towards tackling new challenges. Alessandra has been a great addition to Compass!” ~Diana Abella, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Zacariah N., 8th-grade scholar

“Zacariah is an attentive, hard-working scholar. He has great organization, which enables him to consistently submit quality work on time in his courses. He is also a very polite and friendly person and maintains a great rapport with his teachers.” ~Erin Thomson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kyla B., 6th-grade scholar

“Kyla is working on getting out of her comfort zone this year. She attends Live Synchronous Instruction each week and participates actively in class. Kyla shows courage in each session and participates in class. She has adapted well to working with each supervising teacher. Keep showing up and participating daily in class; you are doing great, Kyla!” ~Katherine McCutcheon

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Caleb R., 11th-grade scholar 

“Caleb is a dedicated scholar who exhibits Compass Charter Schools ARTIC values. He earns high marks in all his courses and communicates well with teachers. He actively participates and engages in learning labs and homeroom sessions. Caleb excels academically and puts forth his best effort in all he does.” ~Rosette Sowell, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Vanessa P., 9th-grade scholar

“Vanessa has a tremendous work ethic. She has always completed her work with enthusiasm, joy, and excellence for several years, even from middle school. She is creative, kind, polite, and loves to learn.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Eden B., First-grade scholar

“Eden is a very smart scholar who has a positive attitude and wants to always do her personal best! She is one of the first scholars to enter our Zoom classroom, prepared and ready to learn. Eden is very engaged and almost always raises her hand to answer a question or volunteer to read. She is kind and respectful to her classmates. I love it when Eden includes a video in her assignment submission because she often shares a sweet message. Eden works hard on her assignments and shows wonderful character qualities. I am so grateful to have Eden as one of my first-grade scholars this school year. Congratulations, Eden, and keep up the fantastic work!” ~Kim Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Emmy H., 5th-grade scholar

“Emmy has started this year off strong. At the beginning of last year, she had a head injury that resulted in many obstacles. Schoolwork was a struggle, and there were a lot of questions and concerns about her coursework. Jenevieve, her learning coach, has worked hard with Emmy, and her BOY STAR scores showed the results. Keep working hard, Emmy!” ~Katherine McCutcheon, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Vashti H., 7th-grade scholar

“Vashti is a kind and diligent scholar. She has great attendance and participation in her learning labs. She is thoughtful and has a great ethic in her assignments. We can always count on her to put forth her best effort in each subject and come to class ready to learn.” ~Erin Thomson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Parker C., 7th-grade scholar

“Parker is a hard-working scholar and athlete who excels in Latin and math. He balances hockey and his school work in his first year with Compass. He is a strong team player with a bright future ahead of him!” ~Tanya Coe, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Alexandra H., 12th-grade scholar

“Alex is new to Compass this year but has adjusted quickly to all the new technology. She attends learning labs and homeroom and is making good academic progress. I recommend Alex for Scholar of the Month for her perseverance in a new learning environment..” ~Terry El Massry, Middle School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Maya D., 9th-grade scholar

“Maya is focused and dedicated to the various activities and projects she is involved in. She sets high standards for herself and makes every effort to achieve those goals. Maya is self-motivated, respectful, and has a teamwork mentality. She works well with everyone and supports others, as well as communicates when she needs extra support. Maya takes great pride in all she does, and her hard work shows!” ~Stephanie Gankas, ST

Ayden Z., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Katelynn S., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Santana L, Online High School Scholar of the Month

Caleb R., Online High School Scholar of the Month

Vanessa P., Options High School Scholar of the Month

October 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Alexandria J., 5th-grade scholar

“Alexandria has made leaps and bounds of progress this month! She pulled all her grades up, attends tutoring, and regularly attends labs. When in labs, she graciously uses her voice and consistently contributes. Alexandria is a kind soul and hard-working individual who puts a smile on anyone’s face!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Libbie R. First-grade scholar

“Libbie is new to Compass this year, and she immediately brightened our community with her enthusiasm for learning. She finds authentic learning opportunities in everyday life. For example, Libbie created art to depict a rock formation near her home. Libbie loves to share her adventures in learning with us, and she always has a huge smile to lift our spirits. We’re so grateful to have Libbie with us at Compass this year!” ~Heather Smith, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ruben L., 7th-grade scholar

“Ruben is an active participant in his labs. He follows the rules and displays ARTIC values in class. Ruben follows his pacing guide in Accelerate Education and turns in exceptional work. He is an overall excellent scholar!” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Devin R., 8th-grade scholar

“Devin is creative, dedicated, and passionate about his work. He shows his passion for learning in his work samples and submits them on time. It is a pleasure to work with Devin.” ~Riccardo Basani, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Marcello G.G., 10th-grade scholar

“Marcello is an exemplary scholar. Not only does he do well in all his courses, but his participation in learning labs is outstanding. Marcello communicates frequently with his teachers in a positive manner and advocates for himself effectively. His positive attitude combined with a bright mind makes this individual an amazing scholar.” ~Adam Ramirez, High School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Liam M., 6th-grade scholar

“Liam is a motivated and diligent scholar. He finds ways to push himself to do more projects and hands-on activities in his courses. Just recently, he finished two lapbooks in his social studies course parallel with language arts work. Liam also performs science experiments with his older brother. Currently, he is reading “Trojan War” and practicing his piano skills in his music class. Way to go, Liam! Keep up the great work!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Austin R., 5th-grade scholar

“Austin is ahead of the mark with all his courses and is avidly working on meeting his self-created goals for the semester. He is kind, respectful, and consistently communicates with everyone involved in his education. You are a rockstar, Austin!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Simon Z., Kindergarten scholar

“Simon is a dedicated scholar who loves learning! He attends our Kindergarten Morning Mission every day and is always engaged and ready to participate! Simon works hard on his schoolwork every day and loves sharing what he has accomplished! He learns in various ways – from worksheets to hands-on projects to games and digital tools. Simon always follows directions and is great at sharing during class! I am so proud of how engaged he is in his learning!” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Erick L., 8-Grade scholar

“Erick is new to our school and a pleasure to have in our middle school classes! He actively participates in learning labs and is eager to learn. Erick is willing to join in and collaborate with other scholars through our classroom discussions and always shows respect towards others. He  embodies and represents all our Compass core values of achievement, respect, teamwork, integrity, and communication.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Diana P., 6th-grade scholar

“Diana is a respectful scholar. She is always polite in our connection meetings and with her siblings. Diana takes time to do her work effectively and precisely. She takes pride in her work and strives to improve each week. Diana enjoys art and playing softball. I enjoy seeing her weekly progress academically but, most importantly, as a person. She is a pleasure to have in class.” ~Georgina Ramirez, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Rebekah S., 9th-grade scholar 

“Rebekah is an excellent scholar! She is earning straight A’s in all courses and has perfect attendance in the homeroom synchronized learning labs. Her learning coach and her have always been very responsive and engaged in classes.” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Sofia L., 12th-grade scholar

“Sofia is new to my roster this year, and I am so thankful to get to work with her. She is not only a brilliant scholar and supremely talented artist; she is also always ready to help and encourage her classmates. Sofia is responsible, engaging, and eager to participate.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Joseph L., 5th-grade scholar

“Joseph (JT) is consistently working on his growth of knowledge. He is dominating with his multiplication skills in Marvelous Multipliers and is on top of his courses. Keep up the fantastic enthusiasm, JT! You rock!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Athena P., First-grade scholar

“Athena always strives to produce quality work. She is a curious, independent learner who enjoys science. Athena is always respectful during live synchronous lessons and participates in her learning.” –Debbie Kasper, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Brendan R., 6th-grade scholar

“Brendan attends his learning labs and follows along with the lessons with his webcam on. He shows ARTIC values when working with the teacher and scholars. Brendan’s work is exceptional, and he works hard to turn his work in by the due dates. Great job, Brendan!” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Irene S., 8th-grade scholar

“Irene truly is a standout scholar. She takes pride in her work and sets her expectations high. Irene works diligently in her courses to ensure she has mastered standards. This was evident in her STAR Reading score, where she mastered overall content standards, receiving 100 percent accuracy in certain domains. In my three years of working at Compass, this is my first experience with this type of score, but Irene would be the one to achieve it. Not only is Irene an exceptional scholar, but she is also an exceptional athlete. Because she strives for success in all she does, Irene was able to train with nationally-ranked synchronized swimmers this summer in a camp. Irene exemplifies how hard work and perseverance result in success.” ~Katherine McCutcheon, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Nola H., 10th-grade scholar

“Nola is in my Spanish 2 class. She is an excellent scholar, earning straight A’s in all assignments. Nola has perfect attendance in learning labs, and she always participates and is very responsive during live sessions.” ~Alex Vazquez, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Lucas H., 10th-grade scholar

“Lucas is a “Gold Standard” scholar! His drive and passion for learning shines through in everything that he does. Lucas takes pride in his work, and it shows in all of his work assignments. He is polite and respectful every time we get together and willing to go into detail and share all the amazing learning he is doing in each of his classes. This is his second year taking American Sign Language, and it is always fun to get mini lessons from him over Zoom when we get together. He is a joy to know and to teach. Keep on shining, Lucas!.” ~Jennifer Carlson, ST

Alexandria J., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month 

Devin R., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Austin R., Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Diana P. Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Athena P. Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

September 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Emilia I. 3rd-grade scholar

“Emilia is such a joy to have as a scholar! Not only does she work hard in all of her 3rd-grade courses, but she also attends all learning labs. She is always prepared and ready to learn with a bright smile on her face. She has such enthusiasm and excitement and is a wonderful classmate to all. Way to go, Emilia!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Benjamin R. TK scholar

“Benjamin is brand new to TK at Compass and is working hard on his letters and numbers! He attends our live Morning Mission classes and is always willing to participate in the activities. Benjamin is great at following the class rules as we practice taking turns and being good listeners! He shows pride in his work and has completed several hands-on projects to foster his learning. He is off to a great start this school year!” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Rafael B., 8th-grade scholar

“Rafael has started the year strong in both reading and math. He turns in high-quality work and has chosen to take on an advanced topic for his first literary analysis essay of the year. I look forward to seeing his work and progress throughout the rest of the year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Angel S., 9th-grade scholar

“Angel is wholeheartedly dedicated to excelling in all his courses. He works in all subjects to the best of his ability and consistently joins sessions on time and prepared. He is a great example of a stellar scholar.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Gisselle H, 12-grade scholar

“Gisselle has been working hard as she starts her senior year at Compass. She is engaged in her learning and is an example to her peers of the ARTIC values. She communicates with her teachers and actively participates in her learning sessions. Gisselle is always trying her best and makes sure that she is always turning in her very best work.” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Anakin D., 9th-grade scholar

“I am so impressed with how Anakin has stepped up and is taking responsibility for himself, his actions, and his education. He has attended Live Sync, tutoring, and everything else that has been asked of him. He comes on time and is ready to participate. I have watched him leap ahead whole grade levels as he has applied himself to his course work. He is doing such great work in each of his classes and is off to a great start this first year of high school. Way to go, Anakin! I am so proud of you!” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Azlan D., 3rd-grade scholar

“Azlan is new to Compass this year, has jumped right in, and is working very hard in all his courses! He is always prepared and ready for his learning labs. I can always count on him to participate. Azlan is very articulate and has such a way with words. I think I may read a book by him someday! Way to go, Azlan!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Allie H., 5th-grade scholar

“Allie has a positive attitude and is always willing to try her best! She is kind, hard-working, and an amazing Compass Firebird!” ~Melissa Ramon, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Nour A., 8-Grade scholar

“Nour showed excellent growth on both her Reading and Math STAR tests. She has done a comprehensive and organized job of completing work in language arts so far. I look forward to seeing what she turns in the rest of the semester.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Audrey M., 6th-grade scholar

“Audrey is truly an example of a Gold Standard scholar. She puts her best effort into everything she undertakes. She is an incredible writer, an amazing mathematician, and a stunning artist. Her incredible art skills never cease to impress me. This semester, in addition to her art studies, she is also learning to play the piano beautifully. In addition to Audrey’s remarkable academic and artistic achievements, she is also consistently kind and respectful. Audrey is an excellent communicator and is truly a wonderful scholar to work with. Keep up the great work, Audrey!” ~Annette Metten, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Cecilia R., 9th-grade scholar 

“Cecilia is starting her first year of high school on the right foot. She is excelling in all of her courses and works hard to stay on pace and turn in her very best work. She is helpful and encouraging to her peers as she models the ARTIC values. Cecilia is doing a great job, and the entire team knows she will continue to have a great school year..” ~Kristen Winter, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Miranda C., 11th-grade scholar

“Miranda has shown hard work, dedication, and commitment to her work. She was an important part of communicating what resources she best learned from. Miranda’s perseverance is truly amazing. She has come to connection meetings prepared, self-advocates for herself by asking questions, and shows effort in her pursuit of learning. Fantastic start to the year, Miranda! Keep up the great work.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Evelyn T., 3rd-grade scholar

“Evelyn is such a hard-working scholar! She completes all assignments in a timely manner and is always prepared and ready for her learning labs. She is a wonderful classmate, and I know I can always count on her as an example for others. She is an absolute joy to work with. Way to go, Evelyn!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Bella T., 5th-grade scholar

“Bella has been working hard independently and with her Compass ELA tutor. She has made significant growth in her STAR Reading assessment. She moved from a 936 last May to a 966 for her most recent test. I am so impressed with Bella and believe this improvement is a notable achievement.” -Shannon Fowler, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Dante R.C., 8th-grade scholar

“Dante has shown strong self-advocacy skills and an awareness of his own strengths that will help him be successful this year at Compass. I look forward to seeing his progress and growth this school year.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Rebekah V., 8th-grade scholar

“Rebekah has started this school year off strong! She was ready to join and participate in our first connection meeting. She shared what is going well and did a wonderful job completing STAR assessments. Her work samples are always thorough, neat, and submitted on time. Rebekah takes pride in her work and learning new concepts. She always has a smile while on Zoom and is polite and respectful. It has been a joy having Rebekah as one of my scholars.” ~Lauren Dann, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Jana A., 10th-grade scholar

“Jana has started the 2023-24 on the right track! She is working hard to stay on pace in all her courses and is doing exemplary work. She is conscientious and works hard to exemplify the ARTIC values.” ~Janae Smith, Director of Online Learning

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Elias G., 11th-grade scholar

“Elias is off to a fantastic start to 11th grade. He made homemade pasta for his culinary arts class, is doing advanced-level work in US History, and has been engaged and a great contributor in class. He is a respectful and caring classmate and scholar.” ~Rebecca Jacobs, ST

Benjamin R., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Angel S., Options High School Scholar of the Month

Anakin D., Options High School Scholar of the Month

Azlan D., 3rd-grade Online Elementary Scholar of the Month

Allie H., Options Elementary Scholar of the Month

Audrey M., Options Middle School Scholar of the Month

Dante R., Online Middle School Scholar of the Month

June 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Adeline S. 3-Grade Scholar

“What an amazing kiddo! Adeline’s work is amazing; she displays so much time and detail. She comes to almost all learning labs and is super engaged and a model ARTIC scholar. Her overall participation is through the roof and is a pleasure to have in class!” ~Kathy Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Zoe G. First-Grade Scholar

“Zoe is memorizing all the European and most Asian countries! She is reading above grade level in demonstrating above grade level academics in all subject areas.” ~Whitney Perea, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Darian C., 8-Grade Scholar

“Darian is determined and works hard to master new material, even when challenging. He does a great job of revising work based on teacher feedback, which will help him continue to do well as he transitions to high school.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Waylon P., 8-Grade Scholar

“Waylon has made great progress this year and has demonstrated a positive attitude about things even if he doesn’t necessarily like them. He is determined and engaged and works hard to produce quality work!” ~Claire Harding, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Brenda M., 12-Grade Scholar

“Brenda’s broad range of talents and knowledge have shone so brightly throughout her academic career at Compass, and she is working through her senior year with great valor. We are so proud of the outstanding scholar she is!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Chris W., 10-Grade Scholar

“Chris has worked so hard this year! He overcame some obstacles after transferring schools and put forth tremendous effort to finish his courses strong and earn the credit. He is so fun to connect with during our meetings and does a great job communicating what he has been learning and how his classes are going. Not only has Chris excelled in his academics this year, but he is a true team player. Chris participates in several extra-curricular activities, including advanced levels of dance. He performs, choreographs, and helps to support younger students at his dance studio in their classes. Chris is a joy to work with!” ~Lindsey Chalco-Paz, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: David G., 3-Grade Scholar

“David is a very hard-working scholar. Even if the material is sometimes difficult, he keeps working on it until he completes it. David is determined never to give up. He is learning how to deal with frustration in a proactive way. He finds ways to present work that brings him joy in a very engaging way. Keep up the great work, David!” ~Kathy Hooper, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Sophia R., 2-Grade Scholar

“Sofia has shown effort and achievement in learning her addition number facts. She is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge of sight words and sentences! Fantastic to see Sofia’s growth this month of January.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Connor C., 6-Grade Scholar

“Connor consistently excels in all of his classes. He does an awesome job managing his time to stay on top of his schoolwork. I look forward to teaching him in my content classes when he is in 8-grade!” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Selah H., 8-Grade Scholar

Selah is an outstanding scholar who never gives less than her best effort! She is meticulous with her work and takes pride in her work. She is a careful listener and notetaker in her OCLC classes and works well in groups. She set a personal goal to participate more in class this year and has grown excellently in this area! Selah is a caring, patient, and thoughtful friend. Compass is lucky to have Selah! ~Shalimar Slobojan, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Brayden B., 10-Grade Scholar 

“Brayden’s engaging personality and inquisitive nature shine, and he is always a pleasure to work with as he continues to grow and shape his profound ideas and analytical skills.” ~Karen Lewers, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Miranda C., 10-Grade Scholar

“Miranda Carrillo is nominated as Scholar of the Month for her dedication to improving all her courses and achievements. Miranda submits work samples weekly, showing the progress she has made. Her English language skills have improved. She works hard on learning her grammar lessons, understands the main ideas of the stories she reads, and takes pride in the work she submits. Miranda has made great progress this month in French and mathematics. The artic value Miranda demonstrates is Achievement” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Isaac B., 5-Grade Scholar

“Isaac is respectfully participating in labs and always adds amazing thoughts to discussions in and out of the lab. He utilizes AE features to the max by adding verbal answers with his microphone and continually looks for teacher feedback. Isaac initiates when he needs extra help via one-on-one or a reset via Gchat. He embodies an incredible striving individual who will do amazing things in the world!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Indie M., First-Grade Scholar

“Indie is a wonderful scholar who is a true team player. Her brother Brooks is home when Indie works with her learning coach on schoolwork. Indie is always so kind and accommodating with Brooks and is teaching him so much by allowing him to learn with her! Indie takes her schooling seriously, and I’m amazed at how far she has come from just last year. I believe Indie deserves to be Scholar of the Month!” -Shannon Fowler, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Adrian M., 8-Grade Scholar

“Adrian is new to the school but is off to a great start! He has adapted quickly to online learning and is turning in excellent work. He has strong communication skills.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jude H., 6-Grade Scholar

“Jude is such a dedicated and hard-working scholar! His passion and creativity shine through in all subject areas, but his passion for cooking for his Home Economics class shows through every learning period. Jude creates detailed recipes and step-by-step pictures of amazing dishes have him looking like a real chef. He produces high-quality work for every subject and every assignment that he does. Jude truly embodies the Compass Gold Standard, and it is a joy to be his supervising teacher!” ~Jennifer Carlson, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Samantha G., 12-Grade Scholar

“Sam is working through her senior year with great independence and self-direction as she continues to grow into her skills and strong critical thinking skills. We are so proud to have witnessed her creativity and sharp intellect blossom over these past four years…the future is hers!” ~Lynn Woodley, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Joseph F., 10-Grade Scholar

“Joseph is a very dedicated scholar. He works hard to set goals and achieve them. I am always blown away by our conversations, his connections to life, and the academic language he brings to anyone he meets. He speaks and writes with such passion and charisma.” ~Kristen Price, ST

Brenda M., 12-Grade Scholar

David G., 3-Grade Scholar

Indie M., First-Grade Scholar

Adrian M., 8-Grade Scholar

May 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Michael C., 4-Grade Scholar

“Michael has an infectiously joyous personality and always works toward making everyone in the class feel welcome and heard. He excels academically and enjoys sharing his knowledge in learning labs. He always has fun and creative ways of explaining his ideas and truly enjoys hearing his classmates’ input. He is a hard-working scholar that always strives to do his absolute best. It is a joy having him in class!” ~Lillian Diaz, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Henrik Z., 3-Grade Scholar

“Henrik is focused and dedicated to achieving high scores in his Academic courses. He is respectful and polite. Henrik is always willing to put forth extra time and effort to succeed. He takes pride in his work and strives to understand the lesson and support other scholars when working in live synchronous instruction.” ~Wendy Guzman, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Annmarie B., 8-Grade Scholar

“Annmarie consistently turns in high-quality work in both language arts and math, which are challenging classes. She does a great job of using the provided resources when she needs help with assignments.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Elizabeth Y., 8-Grade Scholar

“Elizabeth is a hardworking and talented scholar. She participates in a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities and always puts forth her best effort in her endeavors. She is respectful and thorough in our connection meetings and takes the time to share her studies and activities with me. Elizabeth is a great team player, participating in numerous dance classes as both a dancer and a choreographer. She has honed her knitting skills this year and recently participated in a maker’s fair with her local homeschool group, where her knitted figures and animals flew off the shelves! It has been such a joy to work with Elizabeth this year and see her push forward and thrive in all that she does.” ~Lindsey Chalco-Paz, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Maryam Z., 11-Grade Scholar

“Maryam’s dedication to her academics is outstanding, and she approaches her work with great sensitivity and maturity!” ~Lynn Woodley, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Moka A., 10-Grade Scholar

“I believe Moka Anthony should be the scholar of the month. On her vacation to Rome, she worked on a social studies final while there! The slides in her PowerPoint showed pictures of the Pantheon, Colosseum, the Basilica Di Santa Maria Maggiore, Pompeii, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Vatican with a detailed description of each. It was inspiring to see all the hands-on learning Moka was able to do in Rome. I am impressed by the deep learning apparent in all of Moka’s final tests and projects and have seen great growth in her work since the beginning of the school year. Great job, Moka!” ~Shannon Fowler, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Vera S., 4-Grade Scholar

“Vera has great attendance and rarely misses a learning lab! She enjoys collaborating with her classmates and also enjoys participating in class regularly. She exudes kindness and always makes sure her classmates feel supported. Vera is truly a team player; she works hard to complete her work and advocates for herself when needed. It is a pleasure having her in class!” ~Lillian Diaz, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Nina S., 2-Grade Scholar

“Nina is an outstanding scholar who is enthusiastic about her learning. She is always polite, thorough, and excited to share her work in our connections meetings. She is very self-motivated and loves to read and work on science. She is rocking her Accelerated Reader progress and is even writing her own comic book. Nina continues to be a Gold Standard Compass Scholar!” ~Michelle Vreeman, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Olivia H., 8-Grade Scholar

“Olivia does an amazing job of keeping up with her work in all classes, and she even works ahead. She also communicates well with teachers whenever she has questions.” ~Sophie Samson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Mathias G., 7-Grade Scholar

“Mathias tries his best in all of his courses in spite of some struggles in certain areas. He keeps doing his best and continues to work on needed skills. He pushes himself to write more, to practice his math, and to read his books. Mathias is also a courteous and respectful individual as he deals with both adults and peers. I am proud of all your work, Mathias!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Careli G., 12-Grade Scholar 

“Careli is working through her senior year with determination and attention to her subjects. We are so proud of her achievements throughout her career at Compass!” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Camila Q.R., 12-Grade Scholar

“Camila is diligent in completing her assignments in an excellent manner every week without fail. She is extremely responsible, kind, respectful, and polite. Camila is self-motivated and sets high standards for herself.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Nevaeh C., 4-Grade Scholar

“Nevaeh is a very assertive and confident scholar. She is able to express her thinking in very fun and creative ways. She really enjoys showing her learning by creating hands-on projects. She thrives by learning through real-world experiences. She is also very kind and thoughtful and enjoys growing her relationships with her classmates. It is a pleasure having her in class.” ~Lillian Diaz, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Davey S., TK Scholar

“Davey is a happy and inquisitive learner who always wants to find out more! She has a love of learning and finds joy in absorbing new information. She does well in all subject areas and is a great communicator. She is proud of her work and enjoys sharing her new skills with others.” -Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Raquel R., 8-Grade Scholar

“Raquel communicates with teachers when she needs help or has questions and manages to do well in her classes even when the work is hard for her. She shows determination and perseverance.” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Aleksandra P., 6-Grade Scholar

“Aleksandra is an excellent and disciplined scholar who shows integrity in all her work. She is busy and productive with many recent achievements. Aleksandra is a great ice skater and skier. She crochets, writes poetry, draws, and paints, and still makes time to practice her academic skills. She is a model scholar – dedicated and disciplined. It’s so fun to watch her grow!” ~Abigail Terrell, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Natasha C., 11-Grade Scholar

“Natasha has harnessed her energies to improve her academic skills and make great progress in her classes. Her junior year is wrapping up on a high note, and we are proud of Natasha’s growth!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Lucas H., 9-Grade Scholar

“Lucas is an outstanding scholar! His drive and passion for learning shine through in everything that he does. He takes pride in his work, and it shows in all of his work assignments. He is polite and respectful every time we get together and willing to go into detail and share all the amazing learning he is doing in each of his classes. This year he is taking American Sign Language, and it is always fun to get mini lessons from him over Zoom when we get together. He is a joy to know and to teach. Keep on shining, Lucas!” ~Jennifer Carlson, ST

Moka A., 10-Grade Scholar

Nina S., 2-Grade Scholar

Olivia H., 8-Grade Scholar

Mathias G., 7-Grade Scholar

Careli G., 12-Grade Scholar

Raquel R., 8-Grade Scholar

Aleksandra P., 6-Grade Scholar

April 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Emily C., 3-Grade Scholar

“Emily is a hard-working scholar who always tries her best. She is an amazing communicator and will often annotate her assignments to explain what she did or share her thinking. I am proud of Emily’s efforts to keep up with all due dates this semester, and it is a joy being her teacher.” ~Kari Watt, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Victoria O., 4-Grade Scholar

“Victoria is focused on improving her reading skills. She has committed to reading 20 pages and reads daily. She enjoys reading books about Clifford The Big Red Dog and is eager to work hard and improve her reading skills.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Lincoln H.M., 5-Grade Scholar

“Lincoln is a fantastic scholar who is self-motivated and hard working. Every assignment he completes demonstrates his level of understanding of the content he is learning and displays the time and effort he puts into his work. He actively participates in his education as evidenced by his attendance to weekly learning labs and homeroom.” ~Andrea Heinricy, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Caleb M., 7-Grade Scholar

“Caleb is my pick for Scholar of the Month. He is a model of respectful communication with his learning coach and with me during connection meetings. I enjoy having an intelligent dialogue with him and come away from our interactions impressed with his ease in interacting with adults. Caleb always ends our connection meeting by wishing me a wonderful day and telling me he looks forward to seeing me (online) next time. I believe Caleb deserves to be scholar of the month!” ~Shannon Fowler, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Ariana R., 12-Grade Scholar

“Ariana is progressing through her senior year with a dedication to her academics, shining as an analytical, perceptive writer!” ~Terry El Massry, Supervising Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Nathaniel B., 11-Grade Scholar

“Nathan is an extremely dedicated, polite, organized, and hard-working scholar. He is always the first to reach out with questions, hold accountability for his work, and ensure he is on target for meeting standards. His work samples are above grade level, and he always strives to achieve the best. I was extremely impressed when I spoke to Nathan on the phone. He was wise above his years and extremely personable on the phone. He is a person of integrity and takes pride in learning new material and expanding upon what he already knows.” ~Lauren Dann, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jezryn J., 3-Grade Scholar

“Jezrryn is hard-working, artistic, and an amazing writer! She completes assignments on time and always does her best work. I can count on her in learning labs to participate, and she is a wonderful classmate. I am very proud of Jezryn, and having her as a scholar is a joy!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Julian G, First-Grade Scholar

“Julian is a wonderful scholar, always happy about learning; every time we meet online, he has a big smile on his face. Julian submits his work in a timely manner, and his work exceeds expectations. It is a pleasure to have him on my roster.” ~Riccardo Basani, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: James G., 8-Grade Scholar

“James is an exemplary scholar. He works hard and puts forth his best effort. His level of understanding of the content as well as the time and effort he puts into his work is evident in everything he completes.” ~Andrea Heinricy, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Elly D.G., 8-Grade Scholar

“Elly submits her assignments in a timely manner, and the quality of her work always meets the standards. She is always respectful and kind.” ~Riccardo Basani, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Teresa R., 11-Grade Scholar 

“Teresa is an outstanding scholar with excellent self-direction and focus! Her study skills are exceptional, and she consistently models high standards in all aspects of her academic work!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Montserrat C.R., 12-Grade Scholar

“Montserrat is a determined and respectful learner who does everything with integrity. She regularly attends all her support sessions throughout the week, is highly motivated, and is a self-starter. She takes pride in her work and accomplishments and works hard to complete assignments, understand the material and meet her goals for academic achievement.” ~Cynthia McGregor, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Zedryk H., Kindergarten Scholar

“Zedryk is an exceptional scholar! He continually engages and participates in learning lab. He excels in his curriculum and is a joy to have in class! He demonstrates all our Compass ARTIC core values. Keep up the wonderful job, Zedryk!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Hunter D., Kindergarten Scholar

“Hunter is a wonderful scholar who shows a teamwork mentality daily. He works diligently with several ABA, OT, and speech therapy professionals. He also has a growth mindset in working with his learning coach on his schoolwork. Hunter has a positive attitude and never lets his challenges get in the way of his schoolwork or play. Hunter deserves to be a scholar of the month!” -Shannon Fowler, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Logan C., 7-Grade Scholar

“Logan has worked hard to become an exceptional online scholar. He attends P.E. every morning and attends his labs regularly. He is a pleasant scholar to work with and gets along well with the other scholars.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Grant A., 7-Grade Scholar

“Grant is the epitome of a “gold standard” scholar. He consistently attends my live synch and puts in great effort. He is open and honest about his strengths and challenges but always strives to do better. He works hard in all subjects and continues to show huge growth with every passing year. I am honored to be his supervising teacher.!” ~Rachel Bartlett, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Damien A., 12-Grade Scholar

“Damian is an inquisitive scholar who participates passionately in learning labs. He has worked hard to develop strong writing skills and is always eager to contribute to discussions with constructive reflections!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Hosanna J., 11-Grade Scholar

“Hosanna is a wonderful, responsible, hard-working scholar! She always goes above and beyond and takes pride in her work. She is currently working to graduate early. Her courses consist of Intro to Nursing and life skills. I always enjoy reading her papers and work samples because I can also learn from her. She is polite and respectful during connection meetings. She will go far!” ~Lauren Dann, ST

Emily C., 3-Grade Scholar

Victoria O., 4-Grade Scholar

Jezryn J., 3-Grade Scholar

Nathaniel B., 11-Grade Scholar

Elly D.G., 8-Grade Scholar

Montserrat C.R., a 12-Grade Scholar

Logan C., 7-Grade Scholar

Hosanna J., 11-Grade Scholar

March 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Arielle B., First-Grade Scholar

“Arielle is a hard-working scholar who stays on task and progresses through the Accelerate Education curriculum with confidence. She is a strong reader and is performing above grade level in all subjects. Arielle attends learning labs regularly and actively participates. She is eager to learn! Arielle embodies and represents all of our Compass core values of Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication. Arielle is a pleasure to have in my class!” ~Kim Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Sebastian G., TK Scholar

“Sebastian is a great class contributor during live synch and is always engaged. He is eager to share what he has been learning with a huge smile while showing respect to his peers and waiting his turn.” ~Jessenia Helsley, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Medeline M., 6-Grade Scholar

“Medeline turns in excellent work weekly and always attends learning labs and participates. She uses ARTIC values in labs and takes her education seriously. Medeline is a joy to have in the Middle School here at Compass!” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Faatima T., 7-Grade Scholar

“Faatima approaches every task with one hundred percent effort, energy, and attention. She is truly remarkable in her reading skills, memory, and analytical skills. It was a pleasure to review Faatima’s final projects for the first semester. From an informative slide show regarding the home front during WWII to a weekly meal plan based on her knowledge of nutrition, I learned something from every one of Faatima’s projects. I absolutely love meeting with her (and her family!) during connection meetings. I can count on her for interesting book recommendations. Faatima is also self-directed. She has wisely chosen many educational items using her Amazon wishlist. She currently has multiple projects including raising rabbits, starting a butterfly habitat, examining geodes, and so much more. She is full of energy and a love of learning. Faatima, you are going wonderful places in life, but I’m so glad you’re currently blessing Compass with your amazing talents!” ~Heather Smith, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Dean B., 9-Grade Scholar

“Dean is diligent with his work, communicates effectively and in a timely manner, and is always asking questions about how he can improve his grades in all classes. He truly cares about his education!” ~Georgina Ramirez, Supervising Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Ronald B., 9-Grade Scholar

“Ronald has really taken ownership of his own learning in high school. He is taking different courses that interest him and persevering in the classes that he isn’t particularly fond of, maintaining great grades in all. Ronald has made amazing growth in his education and continues to get support to ensure he continues on his path of success.” ~Katherine McCutcheon, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Gabriel M., First-Grade Scholar

“Gabriel is an excellent scholar who is always ahead in the Accelerate Education curriculum. He is easily performing above grade level in all of his courses. When Gabriel attends Learning Lab, I will often ask him to share his knowledge with his classmates. I am very impressed with the Science and Social Studies projects that Gabriel submits. He goes above and beyond what is asked, always! Gabriel is a very smart boy who will continue to do great things in the future. I am so happy to have Gabriel as a scholar!” ~Kimberly Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Sophia R., 2-Grade Scholar

“Sofia has made strides in analyzing and verbally answering reading questions. She is determined and eager to learn. She is continually working on her focus skills. It is such a pleasure to see the body of work Sofia achieves on a monthly basis. Keep up the wonderful progress Sofia.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Giselle R.G., 7-Grade Scholar

“Giselle takes initiative, and that is why she is so successful in school. Her work ethic is amazing. When she does not understand something, she takes every effort to better understand the concepts. She is actively involved in labs and uses the Compass ARTIC values.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Neila V., 6-Grade Scholar

“Neila is an example of a “Gold Standard” scholar for many reasons. She exudes all our ARTIC values and has a positive attitude even during times of difficulty. She comes prepared to all meetings and brings examples of her work to show me. She participates in live synch every week and always has her camera on and adds to our discussions, and participates in activities. She attends field trips, and turns in all her work on time, and I’m especially proud of her efforts this semester in math. She scored below grade level on the initial STAR math assessment but has put in HOURS of extra practice this semester, using a variety of different math programs, and last week on her mid-year STAR assessment, she scored ABOVE grade level in math. Woohoo! Way to go, Neila! She is the most deserving of Scholar of the Month.” ~Becky Jans, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Amarys C., 11-Grade Scholar 

“Amarys has maintained her honor roll status while being concurrently enrolled in community college. We are proud of her tenacious work ethic as she sails through her junior year with flying colors.” ~Shannon Davis, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Danna R., 9-Grade Scholar

“Danna is a dedicated scholar that works to do her best. I am proud of the effort that she puts forth in following through with her academic responsibilities. She is self-motivated, and such a delight to work with. Danna is patient, respectful, and very kind. She works well with others.” ~Wendy Guzman, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Miguel C.L., First-grade Scholar

“Miguel has grown so much this school year! He is becoming more confident as a reader, courageously shares during our learning lab time together, and does his best to work at the expected progress percentage each week. Miguel attends learning lab regularly and shows excitement when learning new information. I am so proud of Miguel and all of his hard work so far this school year. I know that he will finish strong and will be ready for the next school year!” ~Kim Love, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Aaliyah T., Kindergarten Scholar

“Aaliyah is a kind, respectful and hardworking scholar. She has worked hard to gain literacy skills and has now moved to work that goes above and beyond K level standards. Aaliyah regularly attends synchronous instruction and enjoys participating in those lesson conversations and activities. She attends every connection meeting with her LC and always has a few learning projects she is proud to share with me. I love hearing Aaliyah read the sentences in the books that she has written! Aaliyah is dedicated to knowing by heart the sight word list that I have challenged her to learn and is on target to have them mastered before the end of the year. Aaliyah loves art and is so creative! I can’t wait to see what she can do next year in 1st grade!” -Kate Northcote, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Eli W., 7-Grade Scholar

“Eli has been showing mastery of skills in sSience and always tries to be a part of whole group activities. He is an exceptional scholar all the way around.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Alexandra J., 7-Grade Scholar

“Allie is a scholar who embodies Compass’ core values. She is a high achiever, shows respect, and is a team player. Allie consistently turns in work that is above and beyond! Her attention to detail in her work has been consistent throughout all subjects. It is a delight conversing with her during connection meetings. She clearly communicates what she has been studying and what she has learned. While maintaining high grades, she also participates in sports, sewing classes, and is currently working on a musical piece she will be presenting during an upcoming Christmas program! Thank you, Allie, for you hard work!” ~Heather McFarland, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Nola H., 9-Grade Scholar

“Nola has stellar learning lab attendance, consistent engagement, and always puts dedication into her work!” ~Jen Hobson, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Kazuyoshi F., 12-Grade Scholar

“Kazu is in the final stretch of his high school years. He has done a great job throughout his four years. He is respectful, self-motivated, and genuinely interested in learning. Kazu is thoughtful of people and the environment around him and makes decisions in his life that show this. He has a very bright future ahead of him!” ~Kristy Smith, ST

Arielle B., First-Grade Scholar

Faatima T. 7-Grade Scholar

Ronald B., 9-Grade Scholar

Gabriel M., First-Grade Scholar

Neila V., 6-Grade Scholar

Aaliyah T., Kindergarten Scholar

Alexandra J., 7-Grade Scholar

Kazuyoshi F., 12-Grade Scholar

February 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Kamila R., Kindergarten Scholar

“Kamila is a hard-working scholar! She strives to do her best, actively participates during our learning lab, and is eager to learn. She is willing to contribute and collaborate during class and displays respect at all times. Kamila is a pleasure to have in my class. Keep up the wonderful work, Kamila!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Tonalli R., 5-Grade Scholar

“Tonalli follows his passions with a team of creative adult collaborators, including her Dad, Mom, tutors, science, and technology learning center, and mentors, and the result is deep learning. I never know what the next learning period will bring in terms of videos in Seesaw, science experiments on density, math games that wow me with his advanced logic, or recorded explanations of his reflections on historical events. Over these last few years, Tonalli has gone from a tentative reader to a fluent, confident reader. This semester, he even wrote his first (very long) research report on Uranus, typed and complete with cited sources. He is on time or early for homeroom class every week, and he always adds his unique and thoughtful insight to the conversation. I am lucky to be his supervising teacher.” ~Stephanie Lee, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Gisselle C., 7-Grade Scholar

“I would like to recognize Gisselle for showing amazing perseverance. She is such a hard worker. She gives her full effort in everything she does, often going above and beyond. She advocates for herself and welcomes teacher feedback. Gisselle wants to do well, and growth mindset is apparent in all she does and is helping her succeed!” ~Lacey Lehman,, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Phoenix S., 8-Grade Scholar

“Phoenix is a conscientious learner who puts his best effort into everything he does. He is a great communicator with many different interests. Phoenix uses his strengths and abilities in engineering and technology to create fun and practical resources for his family and friends. He is self-motivated, which allows him to solve complex problems.” ~Diana Abella, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Sela O., 12-Grade Scholar

“Selah is rocking her senior year and shining as a scholar who is actively engaged, on task, and striving to deepen her understanding of various concepts and topics through thoughtful questions! “~Terry El Masry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Christian K., 9-Grade Scholar

“Christian is a creative, kind, responsible, and focused scholar. He turns in fantastic work samples! Christina is respectful and receptive to my feedback. He is reflective and is constantly working to improve his academic skills. Christian recently turned in a play script that he has been writing. He is very active in plays from all aspects of play production, from acting to behind the scenes to writing scripts. I enjoy watching the videos he shares of his play productions. He is a fun scholar to get to know; I always look forward to seeing his assignment samples and discussing with him his learning projects each learning period.” ~Kate Northcate, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jennay P., Kindergarten Scholar

“Jennay tries her best and is such a joy in class! She continually engages in our live synchronous sessions and embodies and represents each of our Compass ARTIC core values. Wonderful job, Jennay!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Selah G., 4-Grade Scholar

“I have enjoyed working with Selah this year as she is always so sweet and kind! She is an enthusiastic and self-motivated learner, evident in her communication of learning, the quality of her work, and her grades.” ~Claire Harding, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jonathan G., 7-Grade Scholar

“I would like to recognize Jonathan for the exemplary scholar that he is. He is diligent in his Social Studies course, works on pace, submits high-quality work, and collaborates often. He clearly holds high expectations for himself and strives to achieve them. I am so proud of his work ethic.” ~Lacey Lehman, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Micah G., 6-Grade Scholar

“Micah is always friendly and respectful when we meet, and he does a great job communicating his learning. He is also self-motivated and produces quality work! Keep up the good work!” ~Claire Harding, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Ailani R., 10-Grade Scholar 

“Ailani has had perfect learning lab attendance and consistently outstanding academic performance. We are so proud to see her growing as a scholar, and I look forward to seeing her shine in the future!” ~Karen Lewers, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Emmelia, 9-Grade Scholar

“Emmelia is extremely respectful and kind. She excels in all her courses and takes pride in her work! Emmelia has been an absolute pleasure to work with!” ~Claire Harding, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Joshua T., Kindergarten Scholar

“Joshua exemplifies what it means to be an ARTIC scholar. He comes prepared to class with the necessary materials and completes all activities. Joshua is achieving in the Accelerate Ed curriculum and continues to put forth his best effort. He is a wonderful scholar!” ~Joyce Popelar, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jack M., 3-Grade Scholar

“Jack is a well-rounded scholar who is smart, funny, and kind. He excels in academics and always puts his best foot forward. Jack loves to make people laugh and smile with his wonderful sense of humor, and he is also a talented musician who loves to play the drums. In his academics, Jack always does his best. He enjoys the sense of accomplishment when he succeeds at challenges, and he will jump in and help where he sees a need.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kyrie G, 7-Grade Scholar

“I would like to recognize Kyrie for the excellent all-around scholar that she is. Kyrie demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in all that she does. She is engaged in her learning labs, actively participates, collaborates in class conversations, and is the first to volunteer and help another scholar in the lab. She also works independently, remains on pace, and submits high-quality work!” ~Lacey Lehman, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Nadia D., 6-Grade Scholar

“Nadia is such a delightful scholar. She is spunky, creative, energetic, fun, and brilliant. Nadia strives to do her best in all that she does. In addition to her academics, she is an accomplished rhythmic gymnast and medal-decorated tae kwon do competitor.” ~Jeanne Richardson, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Vianney A., 10-Grade Scholar

“Vianney transitioned from Options to Online and acclimated to the new independent study platform with great effort and focus. We look forward to supporting her and continuing to see her grow in Spring 2023!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Joshua V., 9-Grade Scholar

“Josh is an outstanding scholar! His work samples are at grade level, and he submits them on time. He is hard-working, organized, and ready to test at that time of the year. Keep up the hard work, Josh!” ~Lauren Dann, ST

Jonathan G. 7-grade scholar

Ailani R., 10-grade scholar

Joshua T., Kindergarten scholar

Christian K., 9-grade scholar

Selah G., 4-grade scholar

Micah G., 6-grade scholar

Emmelia G., 9-grade scholar

Jack M., 3-grade scholar

January 2023 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month:  Ethan P., 5-Grade Scholar

“Ethan is an ARTIC scholar. He does well in all courses, attends learning labs, and completes extra work to ensure he understands math concepts. I am so proud of Ethan’s hard work this semester!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Max A., TK Scholar

“Max is always so happy and shares a smile with everyone he meets! He works so hard and finds so much joy in learning. He spreads happiness wherever he goes because of his playful and fun-loving persona. He loves to tell stories and share about himself, and he is excited and eager to learn.” ~Melissa Collier, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Alyssa R., 6-Grade Scholar

“Alyssa is right on pace in all of her classes, working diligently and consistently submitting quality work. She is a great independent learner!” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Hinda L., 12-Grade Scholar

“Hinda wrapped up her last semester at Compas on a strong note, achieving a 4.0 GPA as she worked to balance her class work with additional private studies and international travel. Congratulations on graduating, Hinda!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Coordinator

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Nathaniel M., 10-Grade Scholar

“Nate has done great work this LP. He has risen to the challenge of completing the assignments that I have given him. His work is becoming more in-depth and comprehensive. Nate is taking more pride in his work as well. It is wonderful to see.” ~Jennfier Hall, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Layla S., 5-Grade Scholar

“Layla is an ARTIC scholar who attends and participates in most learning labs. She is working hard in all her courses and improved on her mid-year STAR benchmark. Keep up the hard work, Layla!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Gourneigh W., TK Scholar

“Gourneigh is an enthusiastic learner who enjoys participating in class and interacting with her classmates. She is respectful and kind during live instruction. Gourneigh raises her hand when she wants to contribute and waits patiently for her turn. She listens while others speak and pays attention during lessons. She is a pleasure to have in class!” – Danielle Arnheiter, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Remi R., 6-Grade Scholar

“Remi is doing very well in all his classes and has shown amazing growth on the reading and math STAR assessment. He is an exemplary scholar all the way around.” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Sophia M., 6-Grade Scholar

“Sophia is a Gold Standard Scholar! She is a dedicated and self-motivated scholar who puts forth her best effort in everything she does. She comes prepared to connection meetings with notes and examples of her work and presents her learning. She is polite, participates in discussions, and attends homeroom regularly. Sophia is the most dedicated scholar I know and practices tirelessly at piano, voice, theater, and dance, in addition to going above and beyond in her schoolwork. She is an accomplished piano player and singer, and I’m so proud of all she has accomplished!” ~Becky Jans, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Joseph B, 11-Grade Scholar 

“Joseph is a self-directed learner who can always be counted upon to take the initiative and go the extra mile with his academic work!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Leilani S.., 10-Grade Scholar

“Leilani has made an incredibly positive transformation this school year. She has made tremendous improvement in all of her classes as well as in her STAR benchmark assessments. Leilani is very kind, diligent, hard-working, and respectful. And she puts a lot of effort into her work. Leilani is always open to constructive feedback and has a great attitude and work ethic. She is always responsive and consistently attends her weekly meetings and learning labs. Leilani is a true example that when given the motivation, support, and encouragement, hard work pays off.” ~Jan Marquez, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Quinn P., 4-Grade Scholar

“Quinn goes above and beyond on his assignments. He works hard and balances school work with his extracurricular of going to nature school. I enjoy seeing Quinn’s projects and videos. Keep up the hard work, Quinn!” ~Michelle Fullerton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Cole N., Kindergarten Scholar

“Cole has made huge strides so far this year. He is determined, focused, eager, and willing to put forth his absolute best effort. He is highly self-motivated, works well with his peers, and is engaged in each lesson. Cole always has a smile on his face and takes great pride in his work. I am very proud of Cole’s hard work, and can’t wait to see what else he accomplishes this year! “~Stephanie Gankas, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Vashti H., 6-Grade Scholar

“Vashti embodies and represents all our Compass core values of Achievement, Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, and Communication. She is always working ha,rd and it is great to see her growth!” ~Erica Angelo, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Emmerson V., 7-Grade Scholar

“Emmerson (Emme) works hard in all her courses and has such a positive and friendly attitude! She is always demonstrating integrity, communicates respectfully, and is committed to a job well done. Emme works well in a collaborative environment and demonstrates grace and patience with her teachers and parents. I’m so proud of Emmerson!” ~Abigail Terrell, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Scarlett J., 10-Grade Scholar

“Scarlett has shown steady growth this semester while taking a full courseload of six classes. She is self-directed, and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow and engage with her academic work!” ~Kim Myers, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Henry F., 12-Grade Scholar

“Henry is one of the most incredible scholars I have ever had the pleasure to work with! He has been working on a senior project regarding a type of boat specific to where they live. He has been researching and then turned his research into an amazing piece of writing. I have had the honor of reading his rough draft. WOW! He dreams of finding a place to publish his writing for the world to share. I am so proud of all his hard work and dedication!” ~Kristen Price, ST

Ethan P., 5-grade scholar

Remi R., 6-grade scholar

Gourneigh W., TK-scholar

Sophia M., 6-grade scholar

Leilani S., 10-grade scholar

Cole N., Kindergarten scholar

Emmerson V., 7-grade scholar

December 2022 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Summer C., 3-Grade Scholar

“It is a joy having Summer as a scholar! She participates in learning labs and is always kind and respectful. She is a great classmate and encourages others during lessons. Summer completes work in a timely manner and is a hard worker. Way to go, Summer!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Colton C., TK Scholar

“Colton is a very kind scholar who consistently participates in TK Morning Meetup! I love having him in class and watching him grow academically. Colton is working hard during class on his letter and number writing. I am very proud of Colton’s accomplishments thus far this year!” ~Kelli MacCaulley, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Jaylse B., 7-Grade Scholar

“Jalyse is doing an excellent job in her English class, participates in Learning Labs, and is a top-notch AVID scholar.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Justin Daniel (JD) S., 8-Grade Scholar

“JD shows dedication and persistence in practicing his sport-World Skate Games. JD Sanchez is so amazing he was asked to compete internationally. He has his own YouTube Channel, and JD is creative, verbal, and has merchandise. JD certainly deserves the Achievement award!.” ~Karla Marroquin, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Alexandra C., 12-Grade Scholar

“Alexandra is breezing through her Fall semester as a senior, working independently and confidently. We are happy to see her growth and strong independent learning style!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Coordinator

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Landon M, 9-Grade Scholar

“Landon is a smart and diligent scholar. He is always courteous, respectful, and kind in our interactions. He consistently participates during HR sync instruction time. He tries his best in everything he does, such as playing the saxophone or writing his essay. In times of adversity and challenges, he has the determination to overcome them. Way to go, Landon!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Aria D., 3-Grade Scholar

“Aria is respectful, conscientious, and encouraging to others. I can always count on her to follow along with lessons and participate in learning labs. She works hard on her school work, and having her as a scholar is a joy!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Bella T., 4-Grade Scholar

“Bella is a fine example of the gold Standard in communication! She interacts well and works hard in every educational setting! She both shows up and provides meaningful insight during live instruction. She is focused during her reading tutoring and is making gains on her STAR Math Assessment. Bella is an outstanding scholar!” – Shannon Fowler, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ethan R., 7-Grade Scholar

“Ethan is new to Compass Charter Schools this year and quickly jumped on board with the school. He works hard and submits excellent work in all of his classes.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Isaiah F., 7-Grade Scholar

“Isaiah has been focused on improving his language arts and math achievement. He persists through difficult challenges and celebrates his success. This year, Isaiah has grown so much by working at home with supplemental materials, meeting his ST once a week for specialized instruction, and completing extra STAR assessment sessions to monitor his progress. I can’t wait to see Isaiah’s progress throughout the remainder of the year while he continues to focus on his academic achievement!” ~Cynthia McGregor, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Harley T., 12-Grade Scholar 

“Harley actively participates in her learning and always approaches tasks with a positive attitude. Her final fall semester is progressing excellently, and we are so proud to continue supporting her on this educational journey!” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Wesley L., 10-Grade Scholar

“Wesley is a fabulous example of a Gold Standard scholar! He works hard, has great time management, always hands everything in on time, stays positive, works independently on his challenging high school courses, and is mastering ASL, which I am so proud of! Go, Wesley!” ~Katie Dickens, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Adriel A., 3-Grade Scholar

“Adriel is hardworking and completes all assignments in a timely manner. He is respectful and kind. He also does a great job reaching out when he has questions or needs help. Great job, Adriel!” ~Kari Watt, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Claire B., 3-Grade Scholar

“Claire is a wonderful communicator who always enjoys showing off all the fun things she is learning! She is polite and helpful and a joy to talk to! She is very creative and loves doing hands-on activities! She brings happiness everywhere she goes!” ~Melissa Collier, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Elilana O., 7-Grade Scholar

“Not only is Elilana an AVID scholar, but she also excels in all of her courses, participates in learning labs, and is a pleasure to have in class.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Josie F, 7-Grade Scholar

“Josie always demonstrates high-quality work and goes above and beyond with her assignments. She furthers her learning by applying the topics she has learned to real-life scenarios or adding an additional touch of creativity to whatever she turns in. She recently wrote a follow-up to The Lord of the Flies, which was excellent and makes you wonder what will happen in the next part. She also reflects on her learning and always explores and communicates what she could be doing better. Besides excelling academically, Josie sings with a choir group and recently performed at Carnegie Hall. She also plays volleyball, participates in girl scouts, and enjoys her art classes. It has been a pleasure to work with Josie and see the growth she has made over the past three years.” ~Kalpana Digiambattista, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Julia C., 12-Grade Scholar

“Julia is making strong progress in her classes, working independently and taking ownership of her learning.” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Jeremiah A., 11-Grade Scholar

“Jeremiah is an absolutely amazing scholar and young man. He will be graduating early at the end of this semester. He takes pride in every single work sample he submits and is polite and hardworking. He is willing to put in the extra time and is extremely organized. I will miss having him on my roster, but I am so excited about what the future has in store for him.” ~Lauren Dann, ST

Colton C., TK scholar

Justin Daniel (JD) S., 8-grade scholar

Ethan R., 7-grade scholar

Isaiah F., 7-grade scholar

Claire B., 3-grade scholar

November 2022 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Pedro A., 5-Grade Scholar

“Pedro attends and participates in all learning labs and many clubs. He takes charge of his learning and messages me when needing a deeper understanding of the material. He’s kind, respectful, and helpful when engaging with others during lab. He’s an incredible person!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Liam M., 5-Grade Scholar

“Liam is a motivated and focused scholar. He likes learning new things, writing essays, putting projects together, creating artistic designs, and playing the piano. He also has a friendly and wholesome personality. He actively participates in our HR sync instruction class. He makes sure to contact me if he has any questions or concerns. I am so proud of all your work, Liam!” ~Cristina Compalas, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kima S., 6-Grade Scholar

“Kima participates in learning labs and is always friendly with everyone. She tries her hardest during class activities and is a pleasure to work with.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Angel S., 8-Grade Scholar

“Angel has demonstrated a great work ethic by promptly completing his work. Due to his hard work, his math scores have consistently improved. He is also excelling in his art skills. His writing skills also demonstrate quality work.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Caitlin K., 10-Grade Scholar

“Caitlin launched into her first semester at CCS with gusto, working on seven classes this Fall.” ~Elaine Amari, High School Coordinator

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Kamiah A., 10-Grade Scholar

“Kamiah is highly motivated and self-driven. She has huge goals for herself and is actively working toward them. She would like to graduate with her associates and is participating in dual enrollment. Kamiah is the first Compass scholar looking to pursue studying abroad in high school for the next school year. She has many passions and gives her all to each of them. She paints, participates in theater, and surfs. Even though she has all these goals and is successful, she does not hesitate to ask for help when needed. Kamiah works very hard and dreams big.” ~Kelly Darley, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Isaac B., 5-Grade Scholar

“Isaac attends and actively participates in all labs. He is always smiling, checking in, and helping others in the lab. Profound thoughts are always brewing, and you can count on Isaac to add higher-level ideas to the discussions. Isaac is a joy to teach and a wonder to have here at Compass!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Samuel G., Kindergarten-Grade Scholar

“Samuel is a Gold Standard scholar! He works above and beyond and always sends in abundant work, showing his hard work and dedication. He loves STARFALL, is doing very well in math, knows all the letters, goes to the zoo and civil war museum, is involved in musical theater and has read 8 BOBs books! Go, Samuel. I am so proud of you! – Katie Dickens, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kamia F., 6-Grade Scholar

“Kamia is fun to talk to and a pleasure to work with. She has a friendly disposition that all the kids like. She has made many friends and continues to be an ARTIC scholar each week.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Cash T., 7-Grade Scholar

“Cash has made tremendous improvement this semester. He is very focused and diligent and puts a lot of effort into his schoolwork. He is very polite, kind, and respectful each time we meet during our weekly check-in meetings. His attitude towards writing has also improved, and his writing samples and ideas demonstrate such progress. He is always on track and consistent with all of his school work and is able to maintain an above-average grade. I am very proud of Cash and feel he deserves to be a scholar of the month.” ~Jan Marquez, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: London A., 12-Grade Scholar 

“London has shown immense growth as a scholar and has worked very hard to get and remain engaged with his classes.” ~Terry El Massry, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Braden K., 10-Grade Scholar

“Braden is a fine young gentleman with a well-rounded personality. He is respectful, kind, and courteous in all of our interactions. Braden is also a hardworking individual, as evidenced by his work assignments. He puts a lot of effort into his writing with his beautiful cursive handwriting. He relentlessly works on his math equations. Furthermore, he pushes himself in all his physical activities. Lastly, I was awed by his amazing piano-playing skills. Awesome job, Braden!” ~Cristina Compalas, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Nathan R., 5-Grade Scholar

“Nathan attends and is an active participant in all labs. He is currently exiting the EL program at our school and continues to work hard in Lexia on top of his regular workload. He is active in the chat regarding redoing work and trying his best. Nathan is a top scholar here at CCS!” ~Monique Grimes, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Gary R., 2-Grade Scholar

“Gary is a remarkable scholar who always shows respect to his peers and teachers. He is eager to learn and demonstrate his achievements, both academically as well as through his love for music. Gary is always there to help out and lend a hand when needed, and he communicates his thoughts and ideas and listens to others when they share as well.” ~Danielle Kiefner, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Hudson B., 7-Grade Scholar

“Hudson is a very conscientious scholar. He turns his webcam on and communicates well with the other kids during learning labs. I enjoy reading his work because it is always completed exceptionally.” ~Carrie Talcott, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Grant A., 7-Grade Scholar

“Grant has continuously attended my weekly “Mindful Mondays” live synch sessions. He is always positive and engaged. He is asking socially appropriate questions and making the conversations fun. Grant is willing to work hard and persevere when faced with challenges.” ~Rachel Bartlett, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Alta M., 11-Grade Scholar

“Alta kicked off Fall 22-23 with great focus and is determined to accelerate her education by making up classes and taking on new ones to graduate early. We applaud her intentions and her excellent results!” ~Elaine Amari, High School Coordinator

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Abigail, 9-Grade Scholar

“Abigail has taken a huge leap in organizing her studies this year. She is self-motivated and takes great pride in her educational pursuits. She has most recently joined The Civil Air Patrol, where her leadership skills will continue to grow and help her achieve great things in all her future endeavors.” ~Jenna Morales, ST

Angel S., 8-grade scholar

Caitlin K., 10-grade scholar

Kamia F., 10-grade scholar

Cash T., 7-grade scholar

October 2022 Scholar of the Month Recipients

Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles (serving the counties of Los Angeles, Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Skydyn S., 2-Grade Scholar

“Skydyn attends every learning lab and is happy to share his thoughts and participate. He is a motivated scholar who completes his work on time. His hard work and eye for detail are evident in his work. Skydyn follows the class Zoom norms and shows ARTIC Values.” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Maryam T., 4-Grade Scholar

“Maryam’s love of learning is contagious. She looks for real-world opportunities to learn and grow. For example, she volunteered to help at her local fair and found herself judging the pig race! Maryam loves reading. She’s happy that her Bookshark curriculum gives her an excuse to read even more novels. Maryam is a gifted communicator – she writes well and speaks from the heart. It’s impossible not to smile when talking to Maryam. She is responsible with her work and respectful to her family. Her excitement, positive attitude, and love of learning make her a Gold Standard Scholar!” ~Heather Smith, Supervising Teacher (ST)

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Kyrah H.M., 7-Grade Scholar

“Kyrah is an exemplary scholar. She shows organization and precision in her assignments. She consistently submits her work on time or even early, and her methods are clear and accurate. She always strives to do her best, and her admirable grades reflect her dedication to study.” ~Kim Noller, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Katelynn S., 6-Grade Scholar

“Katlynn is very meticulous and detail-oriented in her work. She always strives to achieve her best. She is hardworking, polite, respectful, and has a positive attitude. She is a skillful and talented artist. Katelynn participates enthusiastically in class and is a great classmate.” ~Ruth Chavez-Rivera, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Chana F., 12-Grade Scholar

“Chana is new to our Online program this year and has been working towards graduation with gusto. She plans to pursue service in the Israeli military post-graduation. Go, Chana!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Breanna A., 9-Grade Scholar

“There are many ways that Brenna exhibits our Compass Gold Standard ideals; I will list a few of them. First, she is extremely bright, so when she is sharing in live sync or submitting an assignment, it is insightful. Brenna is organized and careful in her work (keeping up with 3 Options A-G courses) — I can’t ever remember seeing such neat, color-coordinated notes *in every subject*! She is an extraordinary gymnast who works out hours upon hours and competes too, yet she makes time to do great work and get it turned in on time. And her baking: WOW. She is a gluten-free baker (part of her Culinary Arts elective), and I wish I could eat the assignment photos she sends! I know her family is glad she chose that course! Brenna is new to Compass this year, so I was very fortunate to be assigned as her Supervising Teacher — Welcome to high school and Compass, and BRAVO to BRENNA!” ~Stephanie Lee, ST 

Compass Charter Schools of San Diego (serving the counties of San Diego, Imperial, Orange, and Riverside):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Saedie A., 2-Grade Scholar

“Saedie is a hardworking scholar who attends Learning Labs, enthusiastically participates, and is kind to her classmates. She is making wonderful progress in her curriculum, and her creativity shines through her Science and Social Studies projects”. ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Heidy S., 4-Grade Scholar

“Heidy is consistently focused on excellence! She works hard every day on her learning and has improved her reading skills tremendously. She is kind, thoughtful, always creative, and an asset to any group she works with. Go, Heidy!!” ~Melissa Ramon, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Lindsay M., 6-Grade Scholar

“I would like to recognize Lindsay for consistently participating in Math learning lab. She cheerfully participates with her microphone and on the whiteboard. She is courageous, makes an effort, and always encourages others. She is a wonderful addition to our 6th-grade class.” ~Erin Thomson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Livianne P., 6-Grade Scholar

“Livi is an all-around superstar who exemplifies all of the ARTIC values, but if I had to choose one, it would be achievement. She is a highly self-motivated scholar who excels in all subject areas and goes above and beyond on all assignments to produce her best work. She participates well in her OCLC classes and is a reliable team member during group work. Outside her core classes, Livi plays water polo daily, takes a pottery class, and is a masterful pianist. On top of all of this, she is a wonderfully kind and considerate friend to her peers and is as humble as can be. Livianne is an exemplary scholar!” ~Morgan Kohler, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Gracie W., 12-Grade Scholar 

“Gracie actively participates in her classes and communicates with her teachers respectfully as she advocates for herself. Well done, Gracie!” ~Sharon Rosen, High School Teacher

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Estrella P., 9-Grade Scholar

“Estrella is committed to her educational journey and is self-motivated. She is respectful and responds to my communication in a timely manner. She is a curious learner and is excited to share her work with me.” ~Debbie Kasper, ST

Compass Charter Schools of Yolo (serving the counties of Yolo, Colusa, Lake, Napa, Sacramento, Solano, and Sutter):

Online Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Evelyn T., 2-Grade Scholar

“Evelyn is an enthusiastic learner eager to raise her hand and contribute to class discussions. She is dedicated to improving her writing by working through all the steps in the writing process. Additionally, she shares fascinating videos of her Social Studies and Science projects, which show her knowledge and creativity.” ~Sarah Eagleton, Elementary School Teacher

Options Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Omaima H., 5-Grade Scholar

“Omaima is a new scholar to Compass this year. She has jumped into her personalized learning path with determination and confidence. She takes pride in her work and can articulate all she is studying. She attends sync instructions weekly and is ready to participate and learn. She also took advantage of the awesome Firebird Fun sessions with our counselors. I’m looking forward to supporting her and watching her soar through 5th grade!” ~Yoli Wiederrich, ST

Online Middle School Scholar of the Month: Dane O., 6-Grade Scholar

“Dane is a very hardworking scholar. He is polite, caring, friendly, and always willing to participate. Dane shows integrity in his work and likes to complete his tasks fully and accurately.” ~Erin Thomson, Middle School Teacher

Options Middle School Scholar of the Month: Ozzie R., 6-Grade Scholar

“Ozzie is a Gold Standard Scholar for many reasons. He attends and participates in connections meetings and is always willing to share and answer questions. He is kind and courteous and displays integrity. The assignments he turns in are of high quality and learning, and he has the desire to learn and be challenged academically. Ozzie is very knowledgeable about insects and reptiles and even runs his own reptile company where he educates other children and shares his love and knowledge for creatures. I’m so proud of Ozzie and his love for learning!” ~Becky Jans, ST

Online High School Scholar of the Month: Paige M., 9-Grade Scholar

“Paige approaches her academics positively and devotes her spare time to working in her community. Her efforts are notable, and we look forward to continuing to support Paige on her learning journey!” ~Elaine Amari, High School Coordinator

Options High School Scholar of the Month: Ethan C.,  10-Grade Scholar

“Ethan has been dynamic in all his courses displaying all the ARTIC Values all at once! This is a new scholar with Compass, and although his courses were assigned a little after school began, he still managed to jump in and take charge of his learning. I have been amazed at his desire to challenge himself and go above, and beyond to meet the Monthly Learning Goals/Objectives we set each LP! He was overwhelmed at the beginning with so much technology required in using our CCS platforms, but he has adapted energetically and now uses and accesses all with easy navigation. Throughout his courses, he has managed to learn and use Web 2.0 resources and tools without missing a beat as he stays on track with his learning. He is a great kid to watch, and I am excited to see what and how he will challenge himself next. Every teacher wants this type of high schooler in their classroom, and I’m sure his parents are really proud of him! I, too, am not only proud but kids like Ethan make teachers like us better. He is an amazing scholar, and I am so excited to work with a scholar like Ethan!” ~Dr. Yulonn Harris, ST

Maryam T., 4-grade scholar

Katelynn S., 6-grade scholar

Heidy S., 4-grade scholar

Lindsay M., 6-grade scholar

Livianne P., 6-grade scholar

Paige M., 9-grade scholar

About Compass Charter Schools
Compass Charter Schools (Compass) is a WASC-accredited virtual personalized learning public charter school serving thousands of scholars throughout California. Catering to TK-12 grade scholars, Compass offers two personalized learning programs. Compass is committed to creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and preparing scholars to take responsibility for their future successes.

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