Tag: Upper School

The Stairs to Growth and Friendship at the Upper School

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By Lisa ’26 As we prepared for our transition to high school, our dean reminded us about the unknown challenges ahead. I took it...

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Transition from Middle to Upper School- A New 9th Grader’s Perspective

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By Sabrina ’26 Starting as a new 9th grader, I was aware that I would only be on the middle school campus for a year before...

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The Environmental Club: From Heal the Bay to Hydroponics

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By Maya ’22 As you walk from the parking lot to the Quad on the Harvard-Westlake upper school campus, you will most likely notice a...

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HW FANATICS!

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By Daryn ’22 Harvard-Westlake may seem like a small school from the outside with only ~900 students at the upper school, but our...

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Student Diversity Leadership Conference

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By Cionnie ’22 This year, I was extremely lucky to attend the Student Diversity Leadership Conference (SDLC) hosted by the National...

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Life Lab

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By Andrew ’22 By 10th grade, students’ schedules are so varied and tailored to individual interests that it’s rare to share more...

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Competition Math at the Upper School 

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By Kriste ’24 The Upper School Math Club is a place for aspiring mathematicians to socialize, converse and bond over mathematics. ...

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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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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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The College Process

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By Li Yam ’22 The college application process can be very intimidating and overwhelming. With so many options and decisions...

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