The Cooperative

Every family at Stevens chooses a Cooperative job. The job can change from year to year. And it can be a long-term commitment (serving on the Board of Trustees) or a short-term engagement (working the snack table at Movie Night). The point is that it gets you engaged with the school on your terms, in a way that plays to (or expands!) your interests. All Cooperative jobs make an impact — on you, on our students and on our school.

Our families serve as stewards of our school. Each family elects Board members, votes on amendments to the school’s bylaws, and may serve on committees that work with senior administrators on major aspects of the school. The Cooperative represents shared stewardship of the school’s future. By casting votes and sharing your experience, you’re helping to make Stevens better, now and in the future.

One of our most beloved traditions is Helping Parent/Guardian Day, when we invite a family member to experience and participate in a day in their child’s classroom. Family members might read a book or bring a special snack from home, give a presentation on their family’s favorite activity or a place you’ve visited together, or simply observe the class in action. It’s an affirmation that we all belong here — our stories, our experiences and our families.