Programs

The Cooperative School’s distinctive brand of progressive education rests on two pillars—attracting creative, innovative, professionally trained educators, and welcoming and guiding engaged parents.

Our staff consists of a School Director/Head Teacher, who also leads the 3-4 and 4-5 year old classes, a classroom teacher for the 2-3 year old class, and contracted teachers for music and movement. Our teachers hold higher degrees and are regularly engaged in enriching and improving their practices.

The Cooperative School is based on a parent-participatory model, which sustains and defines our community. Parents work, or “co-op,” in their child’s classroom on a bi-weekly or weekly basis. Parents attend monthly membership meetings and periodic training sessions, and assume administrative roles essential to the School’s operation.

Our class schedule is as follows.

Monthly tuition for the 2010-2011 school year is as follows:

The school year begins in September and ends in early June, and follows the Montgomery County Public Schools with respect to holidays and emergency school closures.

The Cooperative School offers weekday and summer enrichment programs. These programs are open to the community. Our sessions and are scheduled based on interest and enrollment.

Summer Camps

The Cooperative School offers day camps to the community. These camps do not require co-oping, yet still provide all the rich experiences offered during the year, exploring science, art, and drama. While each week offers learning, plenty of time is left open for play, relaxation, socializing, and fun in the sun—the all-important pursuits of SUMMER.

If you wish to be notified of our Summer Camp schedule, send us your e-mail address.