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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.
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News & Announcements

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Saturday School Feb.22|Escuela de Sabado Feb.22

Renaissance Students! This Saturday you can receive tutoring support for your current classes, recover credits, make up attendance hours, and get help with college and financial aid applications. Sessions are scheduled for February 8, 22, and March 1 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, with entry through the Renaissance Side Gate. See you there!
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Schools CLOSED Jan. 9 & 10|Escuelas estan CERRADAS Enero 9 y 10

Good Afternoon Renaissance! / ¡Buenas tardes, Renaissance!

School is CLOSED on Thursday, January 9 AND Friday, January 10.
I hope you and your families are staying safe during this time.
Please read post for more information!

La escuela está CERRADA el jueves 9 de enero Y el viernes 10 de enero. Esperamos que usted y sus familias se mantengan seguros durante este tiempo.
Favor de leer la publicacion para mas informacion!
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Renaissance! Wear your College gear on Wednesdays

Show off your school pride every Wednesday by wearing your favorite college shirts or sweaters! Representing colleges adds to our school spirit and reminds us of the exciting possibilities ahead. Let’s make College Gear Wednesday a fun weekly tradition!
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Calendar

Mar 11

Per 1-6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Mar 12

125th Day of School

Per 1, 2, Adv, 3

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Mar 13

Per 4, 5, Adv, 6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Mar 14

Per 1-6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
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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.