Our office hours are from 7:30am to 4:30pm daily. However, please note, as we continue to practice strict social distancing protocols, appointments are highly encouraged. If you need to contact us, please do so at (323)255-6793 or you can leave us a message at (323)407-8699 and your call will be returned in a timely manner. If you are interested in having your child(ren) attend Rockdale for the 2021-2022 school year please complete our Interest Form.
Click to read our most up-to-date Rocket Review.
Resources For Current LAUSD Families
LAUSD’s Back To School Family Guide (2021-2022)
For more information about parent meetings presented by our Local District please click on eaglerockhighlandparkcos.lausd.net.
Manual Para Las Familias y Los Estudiantes
For Technological Issues: (213) 443-1300
For Mental Health Support: (213) 241-3840
"Staying Healthy Tips" for the best practices
Most Updated LAUSD information: https://achieve.lausd.net/latestnews
School Parent Compact and our Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
Please make sure you scroll down and look at the Updates and Upcoming Meetings Section for some important dates.
To enroll your child for the 2021-2022 school year please click for access to pre-enrollment forms and call the front office to set up an appointment to complete the process. If you are interested in enrolling in grades 1-6 you also need to complete an magnet application at http://echoices.lausd.net and contact our Magnet Coordinator, Xenia Frangeskou, at xenia.frangeskou@lausd.net.
These dates & times are subject to change.
Please check in regularly for updates.
Monday, October 4 @ 5:00 pm
Rock ‘N Talk with the Principal
ZOOM ID: 846 6418 5513 Password: rockets
Monday, October 4 @ 5:00 pm
LAUSD Local District Central: Latin/X Town Hall Meeting ZOOM ID: 882 276 55716
Wednesday, October 6
Fall Picture Day at Rockdale
Wednesday, October 6
Walk to School Day: Join students and adults around the world to celebrate the clean air benefits of walking on WALK TO SCHOOL DAY.
Thursday, October 7 @ 6:00 pm
Anti-Racism Conversation (PTA-Sponsored Event)
Monday, October 11
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
October 13-14
OLSAT-8 Administered to 3rd & 4th Grade Students
October 18-22
Digital Citizenship Week
Wednesday, October 20 @ 6:00pm
PTA Meeting
Thursday, October 21 @ 10:15 am
Fall Shake Out Drill
Tuesday, October 26 at 4:30pm
School Site Council
ZOOM ID: 846 6418 5513 Password: rockets
Tuesday, October 26
PTA Sponsored Restaurant FUNraiser at HomeState
Friday, October 29
Virtual Costume Parade (more details to come)
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.
- 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
Recess Schedules 2021-2022 School Year
9:00am-9:20am: ETK, Grade 1, & Grade 2
9:25am-9:45am: TK/K, Grade 3, & Grade 4
9:50am-10:10am: K, Grade 5, & Grade 6
Lunch Schedules 2021-2022 School Year
11:15am-12:00pm: ETK, TK, Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 3
11:40am-12:25pm: Grade 4
12:05pm-12:50pm: Grade 5 & Grade 6
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.
The 2021-22 Magnet Application period is now closed, but you can still submit a late application for Fall 2021. 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: http://echoices.lausd.net/. 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.
