Compass Rose Destiny
A free public charter school serving students in grades K-12. Coming to the greater Austin area, August 2021!
who we are
At Compass Rose: Destiny academic achievement coupled with personal growth is our “True North.”
We are a tight-knit, community-first school. We provide all our students with a rigorous and proven college-prep curriculum with a focus on entrepreneurship and computer science. At the same time, we support our students as they learn the character traits necessary to be good citizens in the classroom and in their community while affirming and empowering their individual identities. We firmly believe that the growth, accomplishment, and unique identity of individuals is what makes the fabric of our community stronger and more beautiful.
Our Model
Rigorous Academics
- A focus on making sure students master the fundamentals of reading, writing, and mathematics, and can apply their knowledge in real-world settings.
- A commitment to small group instruction and personalized learning.
- Ensuring a 1:1 device to student ratio with basic computer literacy skills taught at every grade level.
- Early exposure to courses preparing students for success in multiple AP courses.
- Commitment to meet the needs of all students, including students with IEPs and/or 504’s.
Computer Science
- Starting in Kindergarten, every student takes computer coding classes in order to prepare them for success in high school AP Computer Science classes.
- All classes have an element of Design Thinking where students are presented with a problem and then given tools to generate their own solutions.
- Students have access to cutting-edge technology and learning platforms in and outside of class.
Character Curriculum and Development
- Daily grade-wide and weekly whole-school meetings teaching about and celebrating students who model our core values.
- Behavior system based on reinforcing students’ strengths and working together on their areas of growth.
- Constant communication with families about students’ character development.
Meet Our Leaders
Mera Dougherty
Founding Head of Schools
“I believe in the power and necessity of excellent public education. I want to help provide all students and parents in the Greater Austin area a clear path to the future they deserve.”
Parker Couch
Sr. Director of Austin
“When leaders and teachers are supported, when communities are listened to, and when relationships with students are held sacred, then nothing is impossible.”