Directed Studies: A Different Way to Learn
By Asher ’23 On top of the core classes and electives offered at the Harvard-Westlake Upper School, students have the opportunity to...
Not An Athlete? A Perspective
By Jack ’23 For many, physical activity and athletics generally are great pastimes. They foster character development, resilience,...
Starting a New Language in 9th Grade
By Jack ’23 Harvard-Westlake offers the amazing opportunity to take two languages simultaneously! Students enrolling in 7th grade...
Middle School Publications
By Hannah ’25 Harvard-Westlake has a diverse range of courses in many different subjects, especially journalism and publications....
The Basics of a Free Period
By Natalie ’25 When taking a look at the middle school schedule, one of the first details you may notice is that core classes meet...
Playing A New Instrument at HW
By Taylor ’25 One of my favorite things about Harvard-Westlake is that there are endless opportunities to try new things, develop...
A Day in the Life of a Sophomore
By Illi ’24 I wake up to ABBA’s 70’s hit Dancing Queen blaring from my phone on the other side of my room. After getting ready...
What is My Day Like As a 7th Grader at HW?
By Tali ’27 As a seventh grader at HW, my days are filled with interesting classes, great teachers, fun activities, and good...
Day In The Life Of An Eighth-Grader
By Lila ’26 Welcome to the day in the life of an eighth-grader at Harvard-Westlake! Today is a pretty chill day since I have 3 X’s...
A Day in the Life of a Harvard-Westlake Senior
By Li Yam ’22 Buzz. Buzz. Buzz. My alarm clock wakes me up at 6:30am on a Wednesday. Barely awake, I sit up and tap my buzzing phone....