8th Grade Transition Week
8th Grade Transition Week
8TH GRADE TRANSITION WEEK
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Learn About Westmark's Vibrant Upper School Programs During Both Parent and Student-Oriented Events
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SHADOW DAYS
All 8th grade students will be scheduled for one Shadow Day
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of this week.
Students and parents will be notified of your student's
scheduled Shadow Day.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6
8:00 - 10:00 am
Upper School Preview
for 8th Grade Parents and Guardians
Learn about our Upper School Curriculum, Programs, Student Life and College Counseling
*a light breakfast will be served*
Please RSVP below so we can accommodate on-campus parking.
For those unable to attend in person, we will Livestream this session and will send a link the day before.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Table Talk - Upper School Student Life
for 8th Grade Students
A "talking tables" session designed for rising 9th graders
to learn directly from current Upper School students
about the signature programs and unique experiences
at Westmark Upper School. Includes:
Eye-to-Eye/WestLAB/Performing Arts/
Civic Service/Athletics/Internships/Navigating Social Life/
Diversity & Affinity Groups/
Middle School vs. Upper School Experience/
Student Council/Upper School Trips/
Extracurricular Involvement
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
X-Period
for 8th Grade Students
8th graders will take part in Upper School X-Period.
X-Periods are interest-based electives. Each semester, Upper School students work with Upper School faculty to explore their affinities and interests through weekly elective programs.