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Handling an Injury At HW

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By Izzy ’22 At Harvard-Westlake, over sixty percent of the student body participates in interscholastic sports. From water polo to...

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My Experience at HW After Moving from Abroad

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By Alice ’21 I moved to the US from China in 2017. Before 9th grade, I grew up in Beijing and received a regular public school...

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Excellence in Harvard-Westlake’s Education

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By Margaret ’23 Coming from a public school, my experience at Harvard-Westlake (HW), an independent school, has been a big change....

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Transitioning to HW

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By Cionnie ’22 Prior to attending Harvard-Westlake, I was completely unaware of how much my life could change in the matter of...

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Jazz Bands at HW

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By CC ’22 There are so, so many opportunities for instrumentalists at Harvard-Westlake, but I’m going to spotlight the Jazz...

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There Is Something For Everyone: Middle School Clubs at Harvard-Westlake

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By Wynne ’26 At Harvard-Westlake, there is a large variety of middle school clubs that I am sure you will find interesting. They are...

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Managing Your Work at HW

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By Lauryn ’26 There are several ways to prioritize your school work during this stressful time. Utilizing the X blocks that...

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Things to Expect when Coming into HW at the Middle School

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By Natasha ’23 In my experience of switching schools, each one has a distinct culture that takes some getting used to....

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Getting Involved At Harvard-Westlake

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By Julia ’25 A great way to meet new people and make new friends is to get involved in one of the many programs and activities...

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Interdisciplinary Courses & the Kutler Center

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By Alon’21 The course options are most certainly one of the great advantages of attending Harvard-Westlake, especially those that are...

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