My granddaughters both attend this school. I have visited their classrooms and I am so impressed with their educational standards. I am a retired OK teacher.
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Posted by a other on 09/17/09
As a new school community, DC had some bugs to work out when they moved to the new campus. Over the last three years, I have seen the students, teachers, administration, and parents come together to really build a community for our school. There is increased involvement at every level. I believe much
... Read more of the transition has benefited the school. Dr. Osterle is out on campus and connecting with the students. There is more parent participation in school events and fundraisers. The level of involvement from the student volunteers and NJHS has increased. There's an overall elevated pride in the school. With the exception of one teacher, we have loved the classroom environment that our children have been a part of. It has been enriching and challenging and fun. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/21/08
This is my child s third year at Diamond Canyon. During this time we have had 5 different teachers! Diamond Canyon consistently looses valuable and experienced teachers and staff, and replaces them with individuals with little experience, with role models that are being pulled in every direction.
... Read more I have been told many times by teachers, the principle and other staff that my child s success and happiness in this school is their highest priority. However, they have consistently dropped the ball. They are stretched too thin, and lack the experience or background to handle most everyday situations let alone have the knowledge and forethought to handle anything more complex. I have also been told many times by several different parents that if your child has any type of need, either advanced classes or learning disabilities, this school falls horribly short. Many of them have pulled their children out of this school and have moved them to other schools and even other school districts. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/08
My two children have attended Diamond Canyon for four years and every one of their teachers has been excellent. Each one has cared about making sure my child excells. The new principal has been a great asset to the school and made many improvements.
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
Diamond Canyon meets the needs of its students. It uses Walk to Read to challenge the above average students and meet the needs of its average and below average students. It is rated an Excelling school because the staff set goals to exceed the standards, not just meet them. The school started with
... Read more 300, grew to over 1300 and has settled in at over 1200. It takes a school a few years to settle. This will be DC's fourth year and so many of the routines and traditions are now in place. Families are, for the most part, supportive. Parents are involved and care about their child's education. Read less
Posted by a other on 01/24/08
Bad start to both of my kids education experience. Both times not enough teachers. No forward thinking or planning.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/07
With the principal now gone, this school has a fighting chance... although, it will take time and patience. For the second year in a row, many of the faculty have (not surprisingly) left. Additionally, the upcoming year will bring a new principal, assistant principal, SAGE teacher, librarian, and an
... Read more entirely new special education team. That's an awful lot of staff members who will be new, and yet I believe it's exactly what this school needs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/09/07
Love the principal. He is a great leader. All the teachers we have had (6 total) have all done very well. And my children have liked them all.
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/07
Diamond Canyon is a new school, having just opened its doors at the true school building in 2005. Having multiple children at the school it continues to be an interesting mix as it truly depends upon the individual teacher. For the most part however I have experienced and heard from other parents that
... Read more if there are any special needs weather they be for the advanced or additional assistance required students, DC has continually fallen short. We have struggled to ensure our children are properly challenged. In order to do so we have had to implement additional home curriculum. One reason for this is due to the complete lack of any home work even for the upper classes (DC is K-8) for the entire 06-07 school year. Our children do have good friends at DC, many in the neighborhood. Read less
School Profile for Diamond Canyon Elementary School
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Resources
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Student enrollment:
1,193
Students per teacher:
26
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
40
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Anthem schools — Diamond Canyon Elementary School is located at 40004 N Liberty Bell Way, Anthem AZ 85086. 40004 N Liberty Bell Way is in the 85086 ZIP code in Anthem, AZ The school district for Diamond Canyon Elementary School is the Deer Valley Unified Sd 97. Diamond Canyon Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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