Student Support At HW
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...
Being a New 9th Grader is Not That Scary!
By Angel ’27 After receiving my acceptance letter in March, I was overjoyed. Over the summer, as August was creeping closer, I was...
Inside The Offices: What To Know About Meeting Your Teachers
By Halyn ’28 When I first entered Harvard-Westlake, I was a pretty shy and nervous kid. The teachers seemed like unapproachable...
The Learning Center at Harvard-Westlake
by Andrea ’26 The Learning Center provides a space for academic support to students at both the upper school and middle school. This...
Competition & Academic Rigor at HW
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...
Transition from Middle to Upper School- A New 9th Grader’s Perspective
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...
Meeting with Teachers
By Emma ’28 Here at Harvard-Westlake, students will commonly meet with their teachers to check on their progress and grades...
The Variety of Courses at HW
By Audrey ’27 Hello prospective Harvard-Westlake families! My name is Audrey and I am a new ninth grader at HW. When applying to...
Student/Faculty Relationships at Harvard-Westlake
By Aidan ’24 At HW, you have ample opportunities to spend time with your teachers outside of class, whether in matters related to...
Unconventional Leadership
By Sophia ’23 Unconventional Leadership is one of the many unique courses offered in the Kutler Center. Taught by Dean of Students...