Tag: electives

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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Behind the Scenes: My Love for Technical Theater

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By Maya ‘22 It was the first day of school in my sophomore year. I was exhausted after a long day of trudging up and down what felt like...

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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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Middle School Symphony at Harvard Westlake Through the Years

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By Ellie K. ’24 Super Saturday–a day full of bright, incoming students checking in, buying items at the bookstore, and milling...

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