UPPER SCHOOL
at Westridge
Upcoming Dates
Upper School Revisit Opportunity | Wednesday, March 18; 9-11 am
We understand choosing a school is a big decision, so if you have not visited campus yet or would like to revisit campus for a couple of hours, please sign up here by 12 pm on Tuesday, March 17.
Upper School New Student Kick-off Night | Thursday, March 26; 7-8 pm
Learn about your various course options and the Upper School academic program. Upper School faculty and administrators will be there to answer any questions you may have and help you get started on your course selection.
New Student Tech Onboarding | Wednesday, April 15; 3:30-4:30 pm
This initial technology training will help students gain access to their Westridge email and other school systems to stay up-to-date with news and events throughout the summer.
Dance Auditions | Wednesday, April 8; 3:30-4 pm & April 15; 4-5 pm
Click here for instructions and to sign up for a dance audition time slot. Students only need to attend one of the two audition days.
Music Audition Deadline | Wednesday, April 15
The deadline to audition for music courses (both virtually and in person) is April 15. Click here for Chamber Orchestra audition instructions and materials. Click here for Glee Club audition instructions and materials.
WPA Night Market | Saturday, May 2; 5-8 pm
All families are invited to celebrate connection and culture on campus at our annual Night Market, a night of food, games, and entertainment hosted by the Westridge Parent Association.
Welcome to Upper School Night | Thursday, May 7; 6-7 pm
Students will have the opportunity to connect with their classmates and engage in group activities while parents will have the chance to speak with the Upper School team. This is also a great opportunity to meet rising Westridge 8th grade families!
Athletics Preview Days | Monday, June 8 - Friday, June 19
Upper School Athletics Preview Days take place in the summer for fall sports—cross country, golf, flag football, tennis, and volleyball. Practices will be held Monday through Friday for 2 hours each day (3 for volleyball). More details will be shared with you this spring.
Mandatory Tech Orientation | Monday, August 24; 10:30 am-12 pm
All new Upper School students will participate in a tech training on campus. Students must bring the laptop they expect to use for school purposes.
Upper School Student Orientation | Tuesday, August 25; 8 am-4 pm
Students will participate in orientations for the library, student activities, leadership, tech, and more. Lunch will be served.
Convocation & First Day of School | Wednesday, August 26; 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 26.
To learn more about your Upper School course options, please review our course catalog.
If you have any questions, contact Upper School Assistant Kali Spicer at kspicer@westridge.org.
Placement Testing
Math & Language Placement Exams will be administered on campus on Wednesday, April 15 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 15.
Chamber Orchestra: Click here for audition instructions and materials.
Glee Club: Click here for audition instructions and materials.
Dance: Auditions take place April 8 from 3:30-4:30 pm & April 15 from 4-5 pm. Click here for instructions and to sign up for a time slot.
Theatre: Auditions will take place in the fall. The 2026-2027 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 will be available here by June.
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 30
Final report cards and transcripts for the 2025-2026 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. To access Magnus Health and complete all required health forms for your student, please click the Magnus Health button on the top navigation menu of this portal. 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, which will be distributed this spring.
Tech Orientation
New Upper School students must attend a mandatory Upper School Student Tech Onboarding on campus on Wednesday, April 15 from 3:30-4:30 pm. Students do not need to have the laptop the expect to use for school at this event.
Students must also participate in Tech Orientation on Monday, August 24 from 10:30 am-12 pm and must bring the laptop they expect to use for school purposes. They will also participate in additional tech training during Upper School Orientation on August 25.
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 after course lists are released.
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 13 Upper School sports: basketball, cross country, equestrian, flag football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and water polo.
Click below to learn more about Athletics and view the Upper School summer training schedule.
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 both before and after school.
Find more information on bus service and after school below!