Co-op Participation & Requirements

Silver Oaks Cooperative is based on the core idea that families are deeply involved in helping the school run.  This model not only develops a supportive community and tailored experience, but also helps keep tuition lower. The school is run by the Head of School and a parent/guardian run Board of Directors. Each Silver Oaks family has unique obligations to the school as a condition of their membership.

OPTIONAL MEMBER PARTICIPATION

  • Co-oping in the classroom is an additional way for families to participate in the Silver Oaks community.

  • Parents will perform tasks in school and in the classroom.

  • Tasks include assisting with teacher coordinated activities, cleaning the school (trash, sweeping), monitoring students during snack/lunch, preparing teacher materials for lessons.

  • Benefit:

    • $1,350 discount for half co-op (once every four weeks)

    • $2,700 discount for full co-op (once every two weeks)

  • You will be required to complete a federal background check with fingerprinting at your own expense and provide appropriate medical forms. Attendance of in-school trainings for working with students will be required as well. Each co-oping parent/guardian must complete all requirements.

  • Co-oping is a serious commitment. It should be treated as a part-time job. As a co-oping parent, you are responsible for your shift. If something comes up and you cannot make it, it is your responsibility to find a replacement.

REQUIRED MEMBERSHIP PARTICIPATION:

  • 2- three hour Saturday school clean ups (NO BUYOUT)

  • An additional 9 hours of community service (NO BUYOUT)

    • Fundraising, PR, and Admissions events

    • Painting, fixing, and building

    • Cleaning, mulching, and landscaping

    • Special projects

  • Attend 3 Membership Meetings (NO BUYOUT)

    • The week before school starts, winter, and spring

  • Out of Class Administrative Job (BUYOUT AVAILABLE)

    • About 4 hours per month of admin work

    • Buyout of Admin Job for $1,000 annually

    • Examples include serving on the board, working on a committee (fundraising, PR, admissions, or operations), tracking school data, running school events