Frequently Asked Questions

We look at a number of different things including parent/guardian-supplied information, teacher evaluations, and transcripts (1-5). We are looking to build a diverse class of inquisitive students who will thrive in our dynamic learning environment and enroll families who support our mission.

We have an average class size of 16 students.The number of spaces available in each grade varies. We encourage interested families to apply!

If your child meets our admission criteria, but we are unable to offer a spot to your student initially, your application is placed into a wait pool and will be considered should any openings occur.

Siblings receive special consideration. If we determine that we can meet the needs of a sibling applicant, their application is given priority.

For Pre-K, children need to be four years old by September and toilet-trained. Kindergarten children need to be five years old by September 1.

Yes, we have both! For Full Day PK-5 students, we offer before school care an hour before school starts and after-school care until 5:30 PM. Learn more about our Extended Day Program.

We believe that students work hard during the school day and that after-school time should be primarily reserved for play, friends, family, and pursuing personal interests like sports, theater, and music.   There is no homework in the PK-2 Grades, with the exception of occasional project work. A light amount of predictable and easily managed homework is given in Grades 3-5 as a way to connect parents with classroom learning and to help establish routines such as regular reading time.

We primarily rely on authentic assessment tasks that are not separate from the actual instruction but are part of the learning process. In addition, we have ongoing reading assessments. As students prepare to transition from University Cooperative School, they learn test-taking strategies to prepare them for middle school.

As a small school, we do not have special education services or a support specialist on staff. We have tutoring spaces available for use during the school day if a family engages outside services for their student. In addition, eligible students can access services through their local public school and can use tutoring spaces during the school day. We make admission decisions on a case-by-case basis. If you have specific questions about your student, we encourage you to contact us.

Yes, all of our core teachers are certified teachers, and many of them have advanced degrees as well. Learn more about our extraordinary educators.