Get Involved
Parents as Partners
Parents are essential partners in their child’s education. At Rockdale, we believe that strong family involvement helps build a thriving school community. There are many meaningful ways for you to support our students and programs, and we warmly invite you to get involved.
To volunteer and begin the application process, please visit:
https://achieve.lausd.net/Page/10443
We look forward to collaborating with you!
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Our Rockdale PTA advocates for the well-being of our students, organizes fundraising efforts that directly support our programs, and plans engaging community events throughout the year. Your involvement makes a tremendous difference. For more information, please visit our PTA page.
In the Classroom
Classroom volunteer opportunities are determined by individual teachers based on classroom needs. Parents may support as room representatives, assist with small group instruction, help organize activities, lead special projects, or serve as chaperones on field trips. Your time and support enrich our students’ learning experiences.
After-School Clubs
Rockdale is fortunate to have many talented and passionate parents in our community. We invite you to share your skills and interests by leading or supporting an after-school club. In the past, parents have organized clubs such as Book Club, Woodworking Club, Crochet Club, and Art Club. If you have a special talent, hobby, or area of expertise you would like to share, we would love to partner with you to create enriching opportunities for our students.
School Site Council (SSC)
The School Site Council (SSC) is a collaborative decision-making body composed of teachers and parents. The council works closely with the principal to develop, review, and evaluate school improvement programs and budgets. Serving on the SSC is an excellent way to stay informed and actively contribute to school-wide decisions.
Orientation and elections are held within the first six weeks of the school year. The council meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the afternoon. SSC agendas and minutes are available for review in the front office.
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
The Parent and Family Engagement Policy outlines the district’s commitment to strengthening partnerships between schools and families. It explains how parents and guardians can actively support their child’s learning and how schools will provide meaningful opportunities for involvement and collaboration.
Parent–Student Compact
The Parent–Student Compact is a shared agreement among students, families, and the school. It describes how all members of our community will work together to ensure every student’s academic success by promoting responsibility, open communication, and a supportive learning environment.
Rockdale VAPA Magnet’s updated versions of both documents, reviewed and approved by our School Site Council (SSC), are linked below.