UPPER SCHOOL
at Westridge
Upcoming Dates
Off-Campus 9th Grade Summer Party | Saturday, July 12; 10 am - 12 pm
9th grade families are invited to a day of tie-dying in the park. All parents will receive an evite via email. Email your GLRs with any questions.
Off-Campus 10th Grade Summer Party | Sunday, August 17; 2-7 pm
10th grade families are invited to attend a party hosted by a parent in the grade. All parents will receive an evite via email. Email your GLRs with any questions.
Mandatory Upper School Tech Orientation | Monday, August 25; 10:30 am - 2 pm
New Upper School students must attend mandatory Tech Orientation on Monday, August 25 from 10:30 am-2 pm, and must bring the laptop they expect to use for school purposes. All required software should be installed prior to this event.
If the student’s laptop is new, it is essential that it has been set up prior to this event. Additional software will be installed on campus at this event. Students must have administrative permission to download and install apps on this day. If you have a Mac, students must have their Apple ID and password.
Convocation & First Day of School | Wednesday, August 27; 8-9 am
To ring in the first day of school, all families are invited to attend Convocation—an opening day tradition during which students, families, and employees gather to celebrate the start of the school year. At 9 am, students begin classes while parents are invited to stay for a brief reception. Students must wear their formal white dress uniforms.
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Course Registration
More information about Upper School Course Registration will be shared at the Upper School New Student Kick-off Night on March 27. Course registration forms are due by April 9; if you did not turn in your form at the event, please email a copy to kspicer@westridge.org.
To learn more about your Upper School course options, please review our course catalog and courses by department.
If you have any questions, contact Kali Spicer, Assistant to the Upper School, at kspicer@westridge.org.
Placement Testing
Math & Language Placement Exams will be administered on campus on Wednesday, April 16 from 3:30-4:30 pm. To register, please contact Kali Spicer at kspicer@westridge.org.
Language placement exams are only required if registering for Level II courses or above.
Math placement exams are only required if registering for:
New 9th graders: Advanced Geometry or above
New 10th graders: Honors Algebra II or above
New 11th graders: Honors Pre-Calculus or above
Audition Information
Music: The deadline to audition (both virtually and in person) is April 17. Results for class placement will be announced April 25. Click here to view an overview of Upper School music classes.
Chamber Orchestra: Click here for audition instructions and materials.
Glee Club: Click here for audition instructions and materials.
Dance: Auditions will take place in the fall.
Theatre: Auditions will take place in the fall. The 2025-2026 theatre season will be announced over the summer.
Service & Volunteering
Over a student’s four years in Upper School, it is estimated that the service graduation requirement will add up to 40+ hours of work (though many students do much more!). 9th graders are required to have two off-campus service experiences during the school year. One opportunity is the Partnership for Success (PFS) mentor program, which connects student mentors from local independent schools with 5th-9th grade mentees from Pasadena Unified School District in order to build community and connect in meaningful ways. About 60 Westridge students participate as mentors each year! The application for PFS is available here.
For other opportunities, contact Service & Community Engagement Coordinator Erica St. John at estjohn@westridge.org.
Important Forms
Please download, review, and/or complete the important forms and other documents below.
Transcript Request Form - due June 29
Final report cards and transcripts for the 2024-2025 school year are due to the registrar’s office. All records should be sent to records@westridge.org. Please contact Registrar Jackson Bueno at jbueno@westridge.org or 626.799.1053, ext. 215 with any questions.
Health Office Forms - due August 1
Our Office of Health & Wellness uses an online database called Magnus Health SMR (Student Medical Record) to house student medical information. Please read the attached information for more details. Contact healthoffice@westridge.org with any questions.
1:1 Laptop Program
Students in grades 9-12 are required to bring a fully-charged laptop to school every day. We intend that students will use their device frequently throughout the school day and at home for their learning. Laptops should be in good working order, with a fully charged battery.
Upper School students will bring their own laptop that meets the minimum technical specifications listed in our 1:1 Laptop Program brochure.
Tech Orientation
New Upper School students must attend a mandatory New Upper School Student Technology Onboarding on campus on Saturday, April 26 from 2-4 pm. Students should bring their own laptop to this event. If the student’s device is new, it is essential that it has been set up and required software has been installed prior to this event. Additionally, students must have administrator permission to download apps.
Sample Schedule
Curious about what a day in Upper School looks like?
Uniforms
All Westridge students are required to wear a uniform designed to support a school setting where girls feel comfortable and able to dress appropriately for a learning environment. Find out how to purchase your uniform below.
Books
Upper School families are responsible for purchasing their own books however they choose, and most books are available for purchase online. The Upper School Textbook List will be available here in July.
Dining
Let’s head to the Commons! Westridge Dining Services provides the community with a variety of healthy, nourishing (and delicious!) menu options while meeting the needs of all ages, activity levels, diets, and preferences.
Upper School Athletics
The Westridge Tigers compete in the prestigious Prep League and are a member of the California Interscholastic Federation, Southern Section (CIF-SS). We offer 14 Upper School sports: basketball, cross country, equestrian, esports, flag football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
Our Upper School summer athletics training and practice schedule will be available here in June. Summer athletics training and practices are encouraged, but not mandatory.
WELCOME TO THE
Westridge Parent Association
Every Westridge parent automatically becomes member of the Westridge Parent Association (also known as the “WPA”) when your student enrolls! Learn more about what the WPA does and how to get involved below.
SHOP WESTRIDGE SWAG AT
Tiger Tail Boutique
The WPA-run Tiger Tail Boutique is your ultimate online shopping destination for Westridge Tiger gear! From uniform-approved youth clothing to fun accessories and adult apparel, shopping at TTB is the best way to show your stripes while supporting the WPA.
Bus & After School
Upper School students may stay on campus until 6 pm without being enrolled in our After School Program. We also offer bus service to the Los Feliz area (bus routes are determined based on demand).
Find more information on bus service and after school below!