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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

Annual Budgets and Goals Meeting Dec 10th and Dec 17th

Annual Budget Consultation and Family Feedback

Join us for our Annual Budget Goals Annual Budget Goals and Consultation Family meeting and take our Budget Needs Assessment Survey this week to help us make decisions for the 2026-2027 school year: https://forms.gle/FZtVy1BcSTmauD9w8

Acompáñenos a nuestra Reunión Anual de Metas y Consultas del Presupuesto Familiar y complete esta semana nuestra Encuesta de Necesidades del Presupuesto para ayudarnos a tomar decisiones para el año escolar 2026-2027: https://forms.gle/FZtVy1BcSTmauD9w8

School resumes December 1st! Regular Bell Schedule

We hope you had a great Thanksgiving break and look forward to seeing all students return on Monday, December 1st. We will have our regular bell schedule and also have tutoring available multiple times a week to help students end the semester strong with all Cs or higher.
Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias y esperamos ver a todos los alumnos de vuelta el lunes 1 de diciembre. Tendremos nuestro horario habitual y también ofreceremos clases particulares varias veces a la semana para ayudar a los alumnos a terminar el semestre con buenas notas, todas C o superiores.

Special Schedule and New Community Rep!

November 17-November 21 is the week before Thanksgiving Break and we have a shortened day dismissal on Friday for the 67th day of attendance! We also have a new Community Rep to support all families. Please read about her here.

School will be closed from November 24 to November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday and school will resume December 1st.

Del 17 al 21 de noviembre es la semana anterior al receso de Acción de Gracias y el viernes tendremos un horario reducido por ser el día 67 de asistencia. También tenemos una nueva representante comunitaria para apoyar a todas las familias. Por favor, lean sobre ella aquí.

La escuela permanecerá cerrada del 24 al 28 de noviembre por las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias y las clases se reanudarán el 1 de diciembre.

We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

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

Family Conference Night Thurs, Oct 16, 5–7 PM (MPR – 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! 🎉

Recordatorio ELARA: Noche de Conferencias Familiares jueves 16 de oct, 5–7 PM (MPR – 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. 🎉

East Los Angeles Renaissance Academy – Saturday School

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

📅 Dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 11 & 25, Nov. 8 & 15, Dec. 6 & 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Enter through the Renaissance side gate

Come through for:

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

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to set yourself up for success! 💪

Questions? Call us at 323-265-6760.

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Dec 11

Per. 4, 5, Adv 6: Advisory Thursdays

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

SSC Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Location: Rm 105 or zoom

Dec 12

Per 1-6: Tuesday/Friday Schedule

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

Dec 13

ELARA Saturday School

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Dec 15

Late Start: Per 1-6: First day of the Week

Time: 9:50 AM – 3:36 PM

Dec 22

Winter Recess Begins

Jan 9

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 12

Second Semester Begins

Jan 19

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

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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.