The Rochelle School of Art (RSA) is a K-8 magnet school in Lakeland, Florida that focuses specifically on art-related subjects. It offers a variety of classes, such as Art, Band, Dance, Orchestra, Theater, and Vocal. Rochelle has many other classes that can be followed by students such as Keyboard, Journalism, Television Production, Robotics, Theater Technology, Musical Theater, Art, Female Choirs, Male Choirs, Treble Choirs, Choirs, Physical Education, and Spanish. There are many clubs in Rochelle that do not have classes such as, Club Arts, Chess Club, Glee Club, Junior Thespians, National Junior Honor Society, Mathematics, Golf Club, Recycling Team and Robotics.
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History
Before the 24th Amendment was established, Rochelle School of the Arts was a black high school known as Rochelle High School, named for renowned Polk County educator William A. Rochelle. William A. Rochelle migrated to Lakeland and made a mark in the field of education. When the separation ends, Rochelle closes and then reopens and then transforms into an art school.
When Rochelle School of the Arts opened in 1992 as the school of K-8 Performing Arts, it was the first of its kind in the State of Florida, and the second of its kind in the country. It has become a model for other elementary and secondary schools of performing arts in the states that have followed.
Schools have very diverse students and teachers. Students at Rochelle have high expectations from teachers and staff. They were "A" schools first, but changed when the new principal arrived in the 2012-13 school year. They are now a "B" school. They will be a "C" school but due to complications with "FCAT" the grade is elevated to "B" their goal is to get it back to "A" during the 2013-14 school year.
Rochelle School of the Arts has 8 periods a day and works very well with their art class. If it's changed to a blocked schedule (7 periods) the art program will not work properly. Eight periods of day gives students a wider experience in art and academia. If that is a blocked schedule, the students have to stay in the classroom longer and have fewer good experiences in the art as they will only have one art for each teacher. Teachers will also learn about what students need to learn by 8 periods per day.
During 2013-14 years, the Rochelle Administration and the Polk County School Board approved the renovation and arrangement of the park. They are renovating many things like offices and auditoriums.
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Studying in Rochelle is very important for their curriculum, but the art in Rochelle is very important as well. The art teachers at Rochelle have high hopes in the art and academic class of students.
The Choir Department at Rochelle School of the Arts is the only high school choir in Florida to go to the South Division ACDA, and also send high school kids to the Allstate Choir for 2013 and 2014. Women The choir at the RSA had to pay about 8000 dollars to attend the ACDA South Division, and they worked very hard to earn money. They collect the money themselves. Rochelle's Choir has received all superiors in District 12 Choral MPA. All of Rochelle's vocal majors accept all superiors in District 12 Solo & amp; Ensemble. RSA Choirs have five: Choir Choir Choir, Male Choir, Treble Chorus, Show Choir, and Basic Choir. Rochelle's Show Choir performed at various events in Polk County. The Show Choir will also occasionally perform at clubhouse and sometimes Disney.
The Dance Department at Rochelle School of the Arts has a worldwide recognized teacher and nation. They have participated in many concerts and recitals. They are known throughout Polk County. The Dance has 3 levels, Dance Level One, Dance Level Two, and Dance Level Three. Level One is for early students who study the fundamentals of dance, Level Two is for middle students, and Level Three is the top level for the most adept students in dancing. In 2013-14 all dance programs in Polk County have their 25th anniversary.
The Band Department at Rochelle School of the Arts is well known for their Jazz Bands that play on many occasions such as Lakeland Christmas Parade. They have also received superiors in the MPA Band for District 12. The band has 4 different bands, Early Bands, Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands, and Jazz Bands. The band tends to read various levels of music and aims to receive superiors in the MPA Band. The current band director at RSA has achieved a lot in music and music engineering skills for the students, he also has a wide range of skills in different instruments.
The Theater Department at Rochelle School of the Arts has hosted the Junior Thespians District Conference, and regularly competed at the Florida State Junior Tespian Festival, earning a higher ranking. Middle School Theater offers two levels for their majors: Beginning Theater and Advanced Theater. Middle School Theater Major focuses their studies on Scene and Monologue Work, Theater History, Movement Training, Technical Theater, and Vocal Production. In addition, they built sets and served as members of the stage crew for various performances in their 370 seat theater. There is also a basic theater program for students in Kindergarten through the Fifth Grade who are interested in exploring the theater and becoming theater majors in high school. The theater department also offers two elective classes: Musical Theater, and Technical Theater. This elective class is open to all high school students. Students involved in this department undertake various projects throughout the year, including falling games and their spring music. Past productions include " Charlotte Web ", " Little Mermaid Jr, ", "To Kill a Mockingbird ", " Into The Woods Jr., "" Holes , "" The Music Man Jr. , "and various others. Many students remain active by participating in various Community Cinemas in the area.
The orchestra Department at the Rochelle School of Art has received a direct superior in the Orchestra Music Performance Assessment (MPA). Their most popular group is Swinging Strings. The orchestra has 3 levels, Observe Orchestra, Stradavari Orchestra, and Swinging Strings. Swinging Strings perform at various festivals and events in Lakeland and Polk County. They do sophisticated music and strive for the best performance they can perform. They work very hard and practice during their designated class period. They usually do Winter and Spring concerts every year.
The Arts Department has invited many students to attend an art festival in the Lakeland area. They have won awards for paintings and good pictures. Students at Rochelle tend to receive the "Best In Show" award in the art contest. Art has 2 programs of Visual Arts, and Digital Design. The Arts program also allows elementary students to major in an art program. The elementary school students at Rochelle attend many art shows, art contests, and talent shows around and in the Lakeland, Florida area. Most elementary school students continue to major in art in high school.
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The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Rochelle School of the Arts has participated in many fundraising and raised about $ 12,000 against many of these fundraisers. They also sent many items to "Operation Kids Christmas" to help free children in poor countries.
The 2013-14 Robotics Team at Rochelle School of the Arts will attend the Robotics Conference in Toronto, Canada because of the hard work they have done in their competition this year.
In 2013-14, the Women's Basketball team is not invincible.
Every year in grade 8 Rochelle has an "Eightth Grade Talent" event open to parents and students.
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