Academics

Student Support At HW

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By Gabriel ‘28 When I first applied to Harvard-Westlake, the notion of academic support was unheard of to me. I did not like asking a lot...

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Being a New 9th Grader is Not That Scary!

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By Angel ’27 After receiving my acceptance letter in March, I was overjoyed. Over the summer, as August was creeping closer, I was...

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Inside The Offices: What To Know About Meeting Your Teachers

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By Halyn ’28 When I first entered Harvard-Westlake, I was a pretty shy and nervous kid. The teachers seemed like unapproachable...

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The Learning Center at Harvard-Westlake

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by Andrea ’26 The Learning Center provides a space for academic support to students at both the upper school and middle school. This...

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Competition & Academic Rigor at HW

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By Ava ’26 When I was first accepted to Harvard-Westlake, in the midst of all the congratulations, I also began to notice that people...

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Transition from Middle to Upper School- A New 9th Grader’s Perspective

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By Sabrina ’26 Starting as a new 9th grader, I was aware that I would only be on the middle school campus for a year before...

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Meeting with Teachers

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By Emma ’28   Here at Harvard-Westlake, students will commonly meet with their teachers to check on their progress and grades...

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The Variety of Courses at HW

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By Audrey ’27 Hello prospective Harvard-Westlake families! My name is Audrey and I am a new ninth grader at HW. When applying to...

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Student/Faculty Relationships at Harvard-Westlake

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By Aidan  ’24 At HW, you have ample opportunities to spend time with your teachers outside of class, whether in matters related to...

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Unconventional Leadership

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By Sophia ’23 Unconventional Leadership is one of the many unique courses offered in the Kutler Center. Taught by Dean of Students...

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