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About Us

ELARA is a supportive and engaging school where students learn through real-world experiences. Our focus on Urban Planning and Public Policy helps students connect their education to their communities and future careers. With a strong curriculum and dedicated teachers, we prepare students to become leaders and problem-solvers. Our partnerships with universities and local organizations provide extra support and opportunities to help every student succeed.

News & Announcements

Family Conf Night 10/16 5-7pm

Family Conference Night Thurs Oct 16 5-6pm! All Students Expected to Attend!

Family Conference Night Thurs, Oct 16, 5โ€“7 PM (MPR โ€“ Dozier Gate).
Mandatory for all students to attend w/family, meet w/teachers & counselors.
Report cards & Parent Portal help available. Free Kona Ice for 1st 50 families! ๐ŸŽ‰

Recordatorio ELARA: Noche de Conferencias Familiares jueves 16 de oct, 5โ€“7 PM (MPR โ€“ puerta Dozier).
Obligatorio para todos los estudiantes con su familia. Reporte de calificaciones, ayuda con Portal para Padres y Kona Ice gratis para las primeras 50 familias. ๐ŸŽ‰
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East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy โ€“ Saturday School

Hey Renaissance! Ready to get ahead?
Saturday School is your chance to catch up, get support, and stay on track!

๐Ÿ“… Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 15, Dec. 6 & 13, 2025
๐Ÿ•— Time: 8:30 AM โ€“ 12:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Enter through the Renaissance side gate

Come through for:

- Extra help with your classes
- Credit recovery
- Makeup attendance hours
- College & financial aid application support

Donโ€™t miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success! ๐Ÿ’ช

Questions? Call us at 323-265-6760.
4pm Workshop 9-11-15 Annual Title 1

Annual Title 1, GATE and Parents as Partners Meeting 4pm 9-11-25

Back to School night workshop-All families welcome to learn about the following topics:
1) Annual Title 1 Program
2) Supporting your Studentโ€™s College and Career Path: Grades, GPA, GATE Program, Individual Graduation Progress
3) Parents as Partners: Getting Involved in SSC/GSC/ELAC
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โ˜€๏ธSUMMER REMINDERSโ˜€๏ธ

Hello Renaissance! ๐Ÿ‘‹

๐Ÿ“ข LA County wants to hear from East LA students and families โ€” take this quick \[survey] to share your thoughts on transportation and enter a raffle! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“š **Summer School:** Monโ€“Fri, 8:30 AMโ€“2 PM (closed July 4), ends July 16 โ€” use Hammel St entrance only

๐Ÿข **ELARA Office:** Closed June 27โ€“July 20, reopens July 21 (8 AMโ€“4 PM)

๐ŸŒž **Summer Bridge** for new students: August 4โ€“5, 8:30โ€“12:30 PM (includes lunch)

โ˜Ž๏ธ Need help? Call the LAUSD Family Hotline: 213-241-3840 (Mโ€“F, 8 AMโ€“4:30 PM)

๐Ÿ“… **Fall Semester begins August 14** โ€” check attached Important Dates + Bell Schedule

Have a safe, restful summer! ๐ŸŒด
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โ˜€๏ธSummer of Learningโ˜€๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ข Attention Renaissance Students!

Join us for Summer School from June 17th to July 16th!
Enter through the Hammel Gate and take advantage of this great opportunity to stay on track and succeed.

๐Ÿ“ Have questions?
Contact the SJLA Office at (323) 265-6865

Letโ€™s make the most of summer together! ๐ŸŒž๐ŸŽ’๐Ÿ“š

Calendar

Oct 21

Oct 22

Per 1, 2, Adv 3: Advisory Wednesdays

Time: 8:30 AM โ€“ 3:36 PM

Coffee with the Principals

Time: 9 AM โ€“ 11 AM
Location: Torres Parent Center or via zoom

Oct 23

Per. 4, 5, Adv 6: Advisory Thursdays

Time: 8:30 AM โ€“ 3:36 PM

Nov 27

Dec 25

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Our Mission

East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy (ELARA) will be a center of community life and learning, whose students see themselves as architects of their own, and their community's future. The college-ready graduates of ELARA will have the broad-based knowledge, collaborative skills, and personal confidence to become innovators and leaders in their communities and professions.