Shape the Future at Diamond Charter School
Help Diamond Charter School open its doors in 2026, shaping future leaders in Hempstead.
What We Offer
Extended school day and academic year
Personal learning devices for every student
Curriculum centered on real-world application
Investment in top-tier educational staff
Inclusivity for all learning needs & backgrounds
Social emotional learning
Aiming for International Baccalaureate status
Learn more about Diamond Charter School (DCS) below
About Us
At Diamond Charter School, we empower students to excel academically, personally, and socially in a dynamic environment. We nurture lifelong learners and prepare them to be resilient, informed leaders who positively impact our diverse and changing world.
Our Vision: The 4 C's
We instill Citizenship for College and Career Readiness, guiding our students to become active participants in their communities, empathetic global citizens, and leaders prepared to succeed in higher education and beyond.
We employ student-centered teaching methods with a focus on collaboration to nurture Creativity through Classroom Collaboration, empowering our students to express themselves, think outside the box, and explore their unique talents and passions.
We prioritize Critical Thinking for Cognitive Growth, encouraging students to analyze, question, and evaluate information critically, thus equipping them with the skills necessary for problem-solving and intellectual development in an increasingly complex society.
We promote Cultural Appreciation, embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment where students learn to appreciate and respect different cultures, perspectives, and experiences.
Our Approach
Our research-driven, student-centered approach fosters intellectual curiosity and personal growth through real-world applications and cross-disciplinary learning.
Embracing inclusivity, we ensure every student thrives with tailored support and a co-teaching model that meets the diverse needs of our community.
What We Offer
Diamond Charter School will provide one hour more of instruction each day and at least five more days of instruction each year than traditional public schools.
Each student at DCS will have access to their own laptop, tablet or digital device for educational purposes.
Learning experiences will incorporate inquiry, student choice, real world applications, culturally-relevant materials and transdisciplinary connections in order to promote their intellectual curiosity and agency.
Recruiting and retaining high quality leadership and staff and continuing to build their leadership and instructional capacities are critical to ensure successful student outcomes.
Diamond Charter School is committed to creating an inclusive community in which all children, no matter their background or learning needs, are welcomed and provided the opportunities and supports they need to achieve their full potential.
Diamond Charter School's academic program includes an explicit focus on social emotional learning as a discrete component in every student’s weekly schedule where they engage in a formal character education curriculum.
Diamond Charter School intends to apply to become a IB Candidacy School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and work towards full authorization as an IB World School by the end of its first charter term.
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Support Our Vision
Sign our online petition to support the creation of Diamond Charter School. If authorized, will open in the Hempstead Union Free School District (Hempstead) in September 2025.
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Your input is crucial as we tailor our school to meet the needs of Hempstead’s students and families. Please help by completing this survey to guide the development of DCS.