Academics

Competition Math at the Upper School 

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By Kriste ’24 The Upper School Math Club is a place for aspiring mathematicians to socialize, converse and bond over mathematics. ...

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All You Can Discover with Directed Studies!

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By Maya ’22 Twice a cycle, I trek up all of the stairs at the upper school to the Brendan Kutler Center for Interdisciplinary Studies...

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Public Speaking at HW

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By Hannah ’25 Ever since I can remember, I’ve always loved public speaking, and like many other activities that I participated in...

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Student Publications

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By Max ’25 Harvard-Westlake produces a number of student publications, both at the middle and upper school campuses. Aside from the...

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The Learning Center

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By Alli ’27 Hello everyone. My name is Alli and I am currently in my first year at Harvard-Westlake. As I am still taking in all the...

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Harvard-Westlake’s Curriculum: A Unique Path for Everyone

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By Davis ’24 Prior to the pandemic, as I would walk energetic and interested applicant families around the Middle School, oohing and...

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Directed Studies: A Different Way to Learn

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By Asher ’23 On top of the core classes and electives offered at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School, students have the opportunity to...

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The College Process

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By Li Yam ’22 The college application process can be very intimidating and overwhelming. With so many options and decisions...

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Science Olympiad at Harvard-Westlake

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By Kaito ’24 Science Olympiad is a club at Harvard-Westlake that has students choose events within a specific area of science in...

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Starting a New Language in 9th Grade

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By Jack ’23 Harvard-Westlake offers the amazing opportunity to take two languages simultaneously! Students enrolling in 7th grade...

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