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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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Student-Led Conferences

Join us for Student-Led Conferences October 15, 2026 from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM. Can't wait to see you here!
Acompáñenos a las conferencias dirigidas por los estudiantes el 15 de octubre de 2026, de 5:00 p. m. a 7:00 p. m. ¡Esperamos verlos aquí!
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Saturday School

ELARA Saturday School starts tomorrow, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM! Students can come for credit recovery to make up past grades and tutoring support for current classes.
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October Newsletter

Check out our October News letters for upcoming events and important announcements!
¡Consulte nuestros boletines de Octubre para ver los próximos eventos y anuncios importantes!
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Weekend Announcements

Show your Toro Pride and support our teams! Girls Flag Football plays at 4:00 PM and the first tackle football game of the year at 7:00 PM.

📚 ELARA Saturday School starts tomorrow, 8:30 AM–12:30 PM!
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Calendar

Oct 22

Food Pantry

Adv: Per. 4, 5, Adv & 6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

School Site Council (SSC)

Time: 3:50 PM – 4:50 PM

Oct 23

50th DAY OF SCHOOL!

Per. 1-6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

Oct 22

Webinar: College Advising for Student Athletes

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 23

Webinar: Protect What Matters Most: Family Preparedness and Peace of Mind

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Virtual

Oct 24

LAUSD Health Screening Fairs

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Ulysses S. Grant High School  Address: 13000 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91401

Oct 27

Region East State of the Region

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: TBD

Oct 28

Webinar: Keeping Your Cool, Supporting Children With Big Emotions

Time: 9 AM
Location: Virtual
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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.