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:

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

OPTIONAL MEMBER PARTICIPATION

• Co-op in the classroom 

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

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