Academics

Zooming: An Introvert’s Perspective on Virtual HW

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By Emily ’25 When I first learned we were transferring to online school, I was nervous. The prospect of learning online through Zoom...

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Tips for Staying Organized During Virtual School

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By Grace ’24 Life during quarantine has changed all our routines, and as we come up on the ten-month anniversary since our lives were...

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How English Class Affected my Experience at HW

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By Skyler ’24 One of my favorite subjects has always been English. This has been for several reasons. Ever since I was little, I have...

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Directed Study: Nature and Artifice

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By Andrew ’22 Do machines think, and is self-awareness necessary for thought? Why do we feel the need to be polite when talking to...

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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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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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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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Humanities at HW

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By Izzy ’22 Harvard-Westlake is well known for having endless STEM opportunities. I remember getting to see the robotics room on my...

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Harvard-Westlake Dos and Don’ts

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By Sarah ’22 Do: Try new things! It’s always good to get out of your comfort zone and be adventurous, especially because of how...

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