WA Ghostwriter

Electives are the basis of an engaged and enthusiastic student body

Srivas Arun, Co-News Editor • Mar 16, 2024

From dissecting organisms to writing critiques, electives are undeniably one of the most important aspects of Westford Academy. The numerous topics students are able to explore not only add character to WA, but also provide students with the opportunity to find subjects that they are passionate about....

$Overrides, like doubling up, also decrease student performance and increase student stress$

Math Dept. continues to reshape moving into 2018-2019 school year

Varshini Ramanathan, Co-Managing Editor • Feb 17, 2018

In the 2017-2018 school year, the Math Department began a reform of course selections and requirements in math and computer science alike. The 2018-2019 school year will bring another stage of these changes, including further adjustments to the new computer science curriculum and restrictions in doubling...

Changes to override process aim to improve performance

Feb 27, 2015

Read about the changes to the course selection process and the reasoning behind them from guidance.

Electives we would like to see

Mar 3, 2014

By Timmy DeLouchrey & Ethan Walshe Sports Liasion and Editor-in-Chief As students have submitted their schedule requests for next year, they have noticed a number of new additions in the Social Studies department, including The Power of One, A+ History, and Criminal Minds/Forensics Collage....