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 and instrumental music, 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
Rockdale's 2nd graders learn to produce a video using their own artwork and a green screen.
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.
Call our Main Office at (323) 255-6793 to schedule a tour. The 2020-21 Magnet Application period is now closed, but you can still submit a late application for Fall 2020. 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/. Tours begin in March. Call our office to reserve your space.
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.
