Parents
University Cooperative School parents are a dedicated group of people who play an active and
pivotal role within our community. We welcome and rely on our parent involvement. Their generous
giving of time, talents and treasure are invaluable.
Expectations and rewards in the classroom
Parents work in the classroom for one shift (3 to 5 hours) for half the school year, or every other week for the entire school year.
Striking it rich
University Co-op parents experience a richness to their lives from spending time with a host of amazing children. Parents get to know the students as their children’s friends, and they get to know and admire them as individuals.
School job
Parents perform a school job that suits their interests, skills, and availability. Only one job is required regardless of how many children a family has at the school. There is a wide range of jobs with various time commitments and responsibilities; examples include positions in leadership, administration, information technology, health and safety, facilities maintenance, and fundraising.
Home away from home
University Co-op parents feel as familiar with and comfortable at the school as their children do. Parents may work in the school or pass through during the day, and are always welcome in the building.
Fundraising
Tuition alone does not cover all of the expenses involved in educating a University Co-op School student. We rely on fundraising to bridge this gap. All families are expected to participate in the school’s two main fundraising events: the annual fund and auction.
Additional expectations
Parents are expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in facilities maintenance. There are many additional opportunities to volunteer for field trips, help with school projects, and participate in community events, to whatever extent works for an individual family.
Travel companions
Parents reap the benefits of sharing the journey of parenting with others. There is a spirit of helping, caring, and sharing among families. Friendships that last a lifetime begin at University Cooperative School.
Expectations and rewards in the classroom
Parents work in the classroom for one shift (3 to 5 hours) for half the school year, or every other week for the entire school year.
Striking it rich
University Co-op parents experience a richness to their lives from spending time with a host of amazing children. Parents get to know the students as their children’s friends, and they get to know and admire them as individuals.
School job
Parents perform a school job that suits their interests, skills, and availability. Only one job is required regardless of how many children a family has at the school. There is a wide range of jobs with various time commitments and responsibilities; examples include positions in leadership, administration, information technology, health and safety, facilities maintenance, and fundraising.
Home away from home
University Co-op parents feel as familiar with and comfortable at the school as their children do. Parents may work in the school or pass through during the day, and are always welcome in the building.
Fundraising
Tuition alone does not cover all of the expenses involved in educating a University Co-op School student. We rely on fundraising to bridge this gap. All families are expected to participate in the school’s two main fundraising events: the annual fund and auction.
Additional expectations
Parents are expected to attend monthly meetings and participate in facilities maintenance. There are many additional opportunities to volunteer for field trips, help with school projects, and participate in community events, to whatever extent works for an individual family.
Travel companions
Parents reap the benefits of sharing the journey of parenting with others. There is a spirit of helping, caring, and sharing among families. Friendships that last a lifetime begin at University Cooperative School.