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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

Genocide Rememberance

SCHOOL CLOSED - Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

📅 School Closure – Thursday, April 24
Renaissance will be closed on Thursday, April 24, in observance of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day.
Classes will resume on Friday, April 25. 📚

📅 Cierre de la Escuela – Jueves 24 de Abril
Renaissance estará cerrada el jueves 24 de abril en conmemoración del Día del Recuerdo del Genocidio Armenio.
Las clases se reanudarán el viernes 25 de abril. 📚
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Spring Academy (Academia de Primavera)

🌸 Spring Academy (English)
📅 April 14–15 | 🕣 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 Torres High School

Join us for Spring Academy—a two-day event offering academic support in English, Writing, Math, History, and Science.
Entry through the garden gate.
A great chance to boost learning in a supportive environment! 🌟
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🌸 Academia de Primavera (Español)
📅 14 y 15 de abril | 🕣 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | 📍 Torres High School

Acompáñenos a la Academia de Primavera, con apoyo académico en inglés, escritura, matemáticas, historia y ciencias.
Entrada por la puerta del jardĂ­n.
¡Una gran oportunidad para reforzar el aprendizaje!🌟
Open House

Open House|Puertas Abiertas

Renaissance Students. There will be Open House 5PM - 7PM on March 27th
Estudiantes de Renaissance. Habrá Open House de las 5PM - 7PM en Marzo 27

Kona Ice Will be at Open House!
First 50 families that sign in and have proof of the school experience survey OR Parent Portal, get a voucher for shaved ice! They will be set up and selling as well from 5-7pm.
Sat School

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!

Calendar

Apr 23

Per 1, 2, Adv, 3

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Apr 25

Per 4, 5, Adv, 6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

Apr 26

ELARA Super Saturday Academy and SBA Bootcamp

Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Apr 28

Late Start Per 1-6

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM

May 25

Memorial Day

Time: 5 PM – 4:59 PM

May 26

Memorial Day

Time: 5 PM – 4:59 PM

Jun 19

Juneteenth

Time: 3 PM – 4 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.