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Manget School of Excellence
awards
ERP Award
Ruby Bridges Day: Bubbles of Kindness
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Students creating flowers
Keyboarding Club
Learning how to Sew
Rollercoaster Fun
Fieldtrip to DreamWorks Television Studios
Students Doing Classwork
Backpack Wednesday
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About Us

At Rockdale, we believe every child has the power to CREATE. Through Collaboration, Rigor, Empathy, Arts, Talents, and Engagement, we build a joyful community where the arts and academics come together to inspire learning. Students at Rockdale explore visual arts, music, drama, and dance in every grade level, while also connecting the arts to their daily studies. Our students’ success is measured not only by grades or test scores, but also by their confidence, creativity, and kindness. At Rockdale VAPA Magnet, every subject is taught with care, creativity, and high expectations. We’re proud to provide a well-rounded education where students thrive as learners, artists, and compassionate community members.
 

News & Announcements

Costume Parade

Costume Parade

Parents/Guardianss/Trusted Adults,
You are welcome to join us on the playground on Friday, October 30 at 8:30 am for our annual Costume parade. Please refer to the flyer for costume guidelines.
School Site Council

School Site Council Meeting

Join us for school our second Virtual School Site Council Meeting.
Tuesday 10/27, 4:30 pm.
Zoom ID: 379 069 4637
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Fall Festival

Join us for our Fall Festival and Dia De Los Muertos Celebration on 10/24/26 2:00-5:00
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Calendar

Nov 12

Parent Teacher Conference 12:58 Dismissal

Virtual Coffee with the Principal

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Nov 13

Parent Teacher Conference 12:58 Dismissal

Nov 18

Volunteer Orientation

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Nov 23

Fall Break

Nov 14

Region West Financial Aid and College Application Super Saturday

Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Various Locations

Nov 26

Thanksgiving

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Nov 30

Family Academy Webinar: COMMUNITY COLLEGES SHOWCASE SERIES – SESSION 1: REGION NORTH

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Dec 16

Webinar: GATE 101

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual
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Accolades

  • California Distinguished School
  • Magnet Schools of America National Award of Merit, Excellence 2026
  • California Pivotal Practice Award
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Our Mission

At Rockdale Visual and Performing Arts Magnet, we believe every child holds unlimited potential. Our mission is to nurture that potential by engaging students in the creative process and empowering them to CREATE—through Collaboration, Rigor, Empathy, Arts, Talents, and Engagement.
 
We are committed to building the whole child by blending artistic expression with academic excellence. In addition to cultivating a passion for the visual arts, vocal music, drama, and dance—each taught as distinct disciplines at every grade level—we also integrate the arts across core subjects. This ensures that students not only experience creativity but also learn math, science, social studies, and literacy with greater depth, rigor, and joy.
 
Research shows that the arts foster both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, and at Rockdale VAPA Magnet we see this every day in our classrooms. Our students learn to think critically, solve problems, and collaborate, while developing confidence, empathy, and resilience.
 
By weaving the arts with a standards-based curriculum, we create a dynamic learning environment where students are challenged, inspired, and prepared to succeed in school and beyond. At Rockdale VAPA Magnet, education is not just about mastering subjects—it’s about developing the skills, creativity, and character to thrive in an ever-changing world.
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