Partners in Education
At University Cooperative School, you have the unique opportunity to be involved in your child’s education and create unforgettable memories together. Parents and guardians experience a richness to their lives from spending time with a host of amazing children. Families get to know the students as their children’s friends, and they get to know and admire them as individuals.
Parents/guardians feel as familiar with and comfortable at the school as their students do. Families may work in the school or pass through during the day, and are always welcome in the building.
Parents/guardians reap the benefits of sharing the journey of caregiving with others. There is a spirit of helping, caring, and sharing among families. Friendships that last a lifetime begin at University Cooperative School.
Parents/guardians have one job that suits their interests, skills, and availability. There is a wide range of jobs; examples include serving on the Board of Trustees, helping with school events, gardening, photography, or facilities maintenance.
Families attend a monthly community meeting and participate in occasional work parties.
Tuition alone does not cover all of the expenses involved in educating a University Cooperative School student. We rely on fundraising to bridge this gap. All families are encouraged to participate in the school’s two main fundraising events: the annual fund and auction.
There are many additional opportunities to volunteer for field trips or our outdoor programs, help with school projects, and participate in community events, to whatever extent works for an individual family.
“I chose University Cooperative School because I knew that my children would thrive here and I wanted to be involved in their school life beyond the pre-school years. What I didn’t anticipate is just how amazing it is to be part of this community.”