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Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies

Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies is a theme-based neighborhood school where students develop an understanding of the world’s people, places, wonders, and challenges.  Our school’s vision is to create a society of lifelong learners who acquire a global perspective for the betterment of our world.  Our international studies theme is woven into classroom learning throughout the core curriculum of literacy, math, science, and social studies.  We foster global citizens through the Four Domains of Global Competence.  Throughout the year you can expect to hear from the child’s teacher the many ways we help students:

  • investigate the world around them, both locally and globally,
  • recognize the perspectives of others and appreciate and understand their views,
  • communicate ideas effectively with others across differences and various platforms, and
  • take action as citizens for the common and collective well-being of others.

All students are exposed to both Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, building on communicative skills while developing a cultural awareness.  Students also receive a rigorous and diverse education supporting them to become creative inquirers, understand different cultures, and thrive in today’s world.  At Diamond Path we are building leaders for our increasing global world!

At Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies, we are building a society of lifelong learners who are focused on a global perspective for a better world. Students receive a rigorous and diverse education helping them to be creative, understand different cultures, embrace challenges, and thrive into today’s world.

Award-Winning Education

Prior to our transition to a theme-based neighborhood school, we were the awardee of several National Magnet School of America's prestigious honors. This program honors the top magnet schools in the United States. These awards recognize schools that demonstrate commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful desegregation and diversity efforts, and consistent delivery of high quality educational services to all stakeholders.

MSA established two categories of awards:

School of Excellence Awards are given to only a select group of schools that have demonstrated the highest level of excellence in all facets of the merit award application. Awarded in [2020 and 2019]

School of Distinction Awards are the second level of awards given to schools that have met all the basic requirements outlined in the merit awards scoring rubric. [Awarded in 2024 and 2018]

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Where Students Meet the World

Our classroom teachers connect curriculum to global ideas and use an international focus to help students to become responsible world citizens and develop attitudes of acceptance and cooperation. The exposure to world languages (Mandarin Chinese and Spanish) is a key component in achieving our vision. 
 

Students receive a minimum of 50 minutes of world language instruction each week. The primary focus is to work on increasing understanding, listening, speaking, and cultural awareness while acquiring increasing levels of proficiency as students progress from one grade to the next. Our program uses the national standards of world language education: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities.
 

Explore our Spanish Program >
 

Explore our Mandarin Chinese Program >

Get in Touch

All District 196 elementary schools of offer the same rigorous core curriculum in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. At Diamond Path, these important areas are an essential part of each student’s day. Come check us out!

Contact

Mandy Hill
Assistant Administrator
Mandy.Hill@district196.org
952-423-7695