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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

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 Student’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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☀️SUMMER REMINDERS☀️

Hello Renaissance! 👋

📢 LA County wants to hear from East LA students and families — take this quick \[survey] to share your thoughts on transportation and enter a raffle! 🎟️

📚 **Summer School:** Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–2 PM (closed July 4), ends July 16 — use Hammel St entrance only

🏢 **ELARA Office:** Closed June 27–July 20, reopens July 21 (8 AM–4 PM)

🌞 **Summer Bridge** for new students: August 4–5, 8:30–12:30 PM (includes lunch)

☎️ Need help? Call the LAUSD Family Hotline: 213-241-3840 (M–F, 8 AM–4:30 PM)

📅 **Fall Semester begins August 14** — check attached Important Dates + Bell Schedule

Have a safe, restful summer! 🌴
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☀️Summer of Learning☀️

📢 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.

📍 Have questions?
Contact the SJLA Office at (323) 265-6865

Let’s make the most of summer together! 🌞🎒📚
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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 jardín.
¡Una gran oportunidad para reforzar el aprendizaje!🌟
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Calendar

Sep 17

Per 1, 2, Adv 3: Advisory Wednesdays

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

Sep 18

Per. 4, 5, Adv 6: Advisory Thursdays

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

Sep 19

Per 1-6: Tuesday/Friday Schedule

Time: 8:30 AM – 3:36 PM

Fall Lockdown Drill

Time: 3 PM – 3:30 PM
Location: Campus wide

Sep 22

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

Time: 9:50 AM – 3:36 PM

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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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.