For Parents
School Policies
The following link shares information Diamond's arrival and dismissal plan.
The following link shares information on student technology responsibilities.
Student User Responsibilities for Computer Systems, Electronic Information, and Network Security
Diamond ES Parent Handbook: DES Parent Handbook. This document includes information about various school procedures and policies.
Personal Mobile Device Student Policy: Personal Mobile Device Student Policy. This document includes information about personal mobile devices at school.
The following link shares information on the MCPS weather policy.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/emergency/weather.aspx
Diamond ES Behavior Plan
Learn about the standards and expectations of behavior for DES students.
Diamond Behavior Policy Letter-2025-26.pdf
A Students Guide to Rights and Responsibilities:
Student Code of Conduct: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/students/rights/0851.22_2022-23_STUDENT_Code%20of%20Conduct_WEB.pdf
Health Room
The following is information about Diamond Elementary's Health Room.
https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/diamondes/about/healthroom/
Crisis Plan
Diamond Elementary uses a comprehensive crisis plan that is specific to our school, staff, and students. MCPS has established several processes to ensure all schools follow specific safety measures.
School Emergency Crisis Procedure Letter- 2025.pdf
Read more about how MCPS is prepared to respond in emergency/crisis situations that impact students, staff, and parents/guardians.
Parent Guide to MCPS
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/parents/
Understanding End of the Year Reading Benchmarks: A Parent's Guide
This parent’s guide will help you develop a better understanding of the end of the year reading benchmark for each grade level.
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/info/grading/EndOfYearReading-ParentGuide.pdf
MSA Data
Take a look at our most recent results from the Maryland State Assessment(MSA) tests
Cafeteria Information
Keep track of your student's lunch account and the breakfast and lunch choices served at school everyday.
Northwest Cluster Information
Find out information about our cluster
Quince Orchard Cluster Infromation
Find out information about our cluster
Inclement Weather
Find out what happens when inclement weather occurs during the school year.
Parents Guide to Maryland Standards and State Assessments
What do parents need to know? Use this guide to help you learn more about the standards and assessments your child(ren) are taking.
Report a Student Absence
You can submit this form, in place of a phone call, to let us know that your child will be absent.
Parent Guide to Special Education
https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/specialed/parents/
Presentations
Volunteer Information
Diamond ES & MCPS Volunteer Training
All Diamond Elementary parents, guardians, and community members who wish to volunteer at Diamond Elementary School by helping in the classroom, media center, chaperoning on grade-level field trips, lunch and/or recess, must complete the three-step volunteer training process which includes the Diamond Elementary Volunteering Training and the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Training before volunteering can begin at the school. Volunteers who completed both the Diamond ES and MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect training will be required to repeat the training every three years. We will notify you when you need to do the training again.
All new Volunteers will need to complete both trainings before you begin volunteering at the school (classroom, chaperone on field trips, etc). Both trainings are completed online (the links to the trainings are below) by reviewing the power point presentation, reading the volunteer statement of commitment, completing the MCPS volunteer training on recognizing and reporting child abuse, and then verifying that you have reviewed the training information. You can complete it online at home or at school. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this training. It should take about no more than 40 minutes which includes the Diamond Volunteer Training and the MCPS volunteer training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. The MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect Volunteer Training can be found on the MCPS website at Volunteer Training Information. While we encourage all community members to engage in this important, informative training, currently we only require individuals who regularly support schools to complete the child abuse and neglect training. The online training is available in Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Parents/guardians will not be barred from participation in their schools due to the need for training accommodations.
Answers to frequently asked questions are posted on the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect webpage. MCPS and Diamond ES are grateful for your commitment and partnership to ensure the safety of students.
Volunteer Training 3-Step Process:
- Step 1: Complete the Diamond Elementary On-line Volunteer Training: https://goo.gl/forms/wpkTGnASgoY4un6f2
- Step 2. Complete the mandatory online Volunteer Training Information is required for any volunteer who regularly supports schools, chaperones a field trip, etc. and is available in multiple languages. When the course is completed, a report is created to serve as proof of satisfying the training requirement. On the right hand side of the Volunteer page, click on the red section that says Online Training for Parents/Guardians or Online Training for Non-Parents (Contractors, Volunteer Coaches, and Community Members). Parent/Guardians/Caretakers with a ParentVUE account can access the training through their account using this set of directions (page 2). Community members can use the same set of directions beginning on page 4. The directions include pictures that support the step-by-step directions.
- Step 3: After completing the training, you will receive an email confirmation from MCPS regarding completion of the MCPS training for child abuse and neglect. Please forward the email confirmation or print a copy and submit to the main office to Mrs. Christine Chimera, school secretary at Christine_M_Chimera@mcpsmd.org or print a copy and send to the school’s main office.
Volunteer Training on how to use school equipment including the copier machine and cutting equipment will be provided to parents and volunteers who volunteer at school and are interested in learning proper ways to use equipment.
Diamond ES & MCPS Volunteer Training