Academics

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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Stagecraft

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By Davis ’24 I’ve always been interested in stagecraft – even when I didn’t know what the word was for it yet. I’ve...

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French at Harvard-Westlake

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By Lily ’23 Bonjour! Bienvenue à Harvard-Westlake! As you can probably guess, I always look forward to French class. French is such...

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Teachers: How They Feel About Online Learning

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By Zoe ’26 Though this time is difficult for us as students, I wanted to take some time to appreciate what all teachers are going...

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Meeting with Teachers During the Pandemic

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By Grace ’24 Whether it’s in person, or during COVID, meeting with your teachers is crucial to maintaining an understanding of the...

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Mythbuster: Stress at Harvard-Westlake

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By Josephine ’21 The biggest misconception about Harvard-Westlake is that its students are all overworked, depressed, and functioning...

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The New Schedule At The Upper School

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By Carolina ’21 As of Fall 2020, Harvard Westlake Upper School has implemented a new schedule based on a block system.  In prior...

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