We are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year. If you are interested in enrolling in grades 1-6 you need to complete a magnet application at echoices and contact our Magnet Coordinator, Xenia Frangeskou, at xenia.frangeskou@lausd.net. If you are interested in setting up an in-person tour please call our front office at (323)255-6793 for available dates and to secure a space.
These dates & times are subject to change.
Please check in regularly for updates.
Click Here for the 2022-2023 Yearly Calendar for Rockdale VAPA Magnet
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January 9, Monday
WELCOME BACK! Classes Resume
January 11, Wednesday
LA Opera Begins Residency at Rockdale with 4th Grade Students
January 18, Wednesday
Monthly PTA Meeting at 6:00 PM (In Person)
PTA “Reflections” Celebration 6:30 PM (In Person)
January 20, Friday @ 9:00am
Virtual Parent Meeting: Positive Behavior Intervention Support
January 23, Monday
Drama GRoW at the Wallis Residency Begins for Grades 2, 3, & 4
January 24, Tuesday
School Site Council (SSC) Meeting @ 4:30 pm Meeting ID: 846 6418 5513 Passcode: rockets
Agenda for Upcoming Meeting
Minutes from Last Meeting
January 25, Wednesday from 10am - 9:30pm
Panda Express FUNraiser
* All dates subject to change
The vision of Rockdale VAPA Magnet is nurturing the potential of all children by having them CREATE. Through Collaboration, Rigor, Empathy, Arts,
Talents, and Engagement, we build a community committed to weaving the arts and standard curricula together to create a richer and more meaningful learning experience for our students. Research indicates that the arts lead to greater academic progress as well as social and emotional growth in students. The visual arts, vocal, drama and dance are discretely taught at each grade level, and are also integrated throughout the curriculum.
- 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award
- 2020 California Distinguished School
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API Honor School
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2006 ARTS BRAVO Award Winning School
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Arts Program School with credentialed Arts Teachers in Visual Arts, Drama, Dance, and Vocal Music
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Small school setting with differentiated instruction
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Strong individualized academic program
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Exemplary Gifted/Talented Program
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Innovative Arts Wheel Program
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Classroom teachers integrate the arts throughout the curriculum
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After School Youth Services Program and Clubs
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Student Leadership Council and Spirit Days
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Model School Library and Reading Garden
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Sustainable Learning and Edible Gardens
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State of the Art Technology in Classrooms
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Learning through Design/Project Based Learning and Field Trips
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Partnerships with DreamWorks Television, Inner-City Arts, Barnsdall Art Park, LA Opera, Francisco Martinez DanceTheater
For more information please contact our APEIS Raphael Lieberman.
A Parent's Guide to Special Education Services
School Schedule for 2022-2023 School Year
8:00AM-2:30PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00AM-1:30PM on Tuesday
Recess Schedules 2022-2023 School Year
9:20am-9:40am: UTK, K/1, Grade 1, & Grade 2
9:45am-10:05am: K, Grade 3, & Grade 4
10:10am-10:30am: Grade 5 & Grade 6
Lunch Schedules 2022-2023 School Year
11:30am-12:15pm: UTK - Grade 4
12:20pm-1:05pm: Grade 5 & Grade 6
Sneak Peek into Rockdale VAPA Magnet
For questions regarding our Magnet (Grades 1-6) please contact our Magnet Coordinator, Xenia Frangeskou, at (323) 388-3563.
Rockdale VAPA Magnet is one of 39 elementary schools in Los Angeles Unified being named as a California Distinguished School. California Distinguished Schools Program recognizes California elementary schools that have made exceptional gains in implementing the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education for all students. It recognizes schools based on performance and progress on the state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard.
All new students wishing to attend Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet in grades 1-6 must complete an application. Transportation to Rockdale may be available. Apply online at: Echoices. For questions regarding magnet please contact our Magnet Coordinator at xenia.frangeskou@lausd.net. For questions regarding enrollment or any of our Kindergarten programs please reach out to our office at (323)255-6793.
Rockdale VAPA Magnet has been named a 2018-19 Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP) and the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence (CBEE). The 2018-19 Honor Roll recognizes public elementary, middle, and high schools that demonstrate evidence-based instructional practices that yield high levels of student academic achievement, improvement in achievement over time, and reduction in achievement gaps.
