Tag: electives

Graphic Design at HW

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By Sahana ’26 At Harvard-Westlake, all incoming 7th graders are required to take either a semester or full-year mixed-medium art...

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My Experience in the Ceramics Program at School

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By Maggie ’26   As a 9th grader at the Middle School campus, I had the opportunity to try new electives that I would not have...

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Filmmaking at HW

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By Scout ’26 As someone who has always had a passion for film, I’ve been able to continue this passion alongside my academics...

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Unconventional Leadership

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By Sophia ’23 Unconventional Leadership is one of the many unique courses offered in the Kutler Center. Taught by Dean of Students...

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Ya Like Jazz?

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By Daryn ’22 As someone who has been in the jazz program since 8th grade, I can tell you from experience that it is one of the most...

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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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Want to Try Acting?

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By Arely ’24 The theatre department here at Harvard-Westlake is quite extensive. They offer support and opportunities from every...

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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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