Academic Program
THE WEBB SCHOOLS
Think boldly, mindfully, and creatively.
Shape what you learn and who you become.
Inquiry Innovation Impact
THE HEART OF WEBB’S CURRICULUM
Interdisciplinary by Design
At Webb, learning is anything but ordinary. Our academic program combines intellectual depth, creative exploration, and real-world experiences to help you grow as a thinker and leader. Teachers design interdisciplinary courses that evolve with your interests and the world around you, whether you’re exploring Los Angeles through literature, solving authentic problems through design thinking, or investigating scientific questions in the field. Webb’s exclusive Advanced Studies courses go far beyond traditional AP offerings, giving you the chance to dive deep into topics like Theoretical Physics, Experimental Literature, The Cold War Era, and Multivariable Calculus, with strong mentorship and a spirit of unbounded learning.
What sets Webb apart is its culture of curiosity, collaboration, and confidence. Here, you’re encouraged to ask bold questions, take risks, and make connections across disciplines. In math and science, you’ll experiment, build, and explore. In the humanities, you’ll reflect, analyze, and uncover how ideas intersect and evolve. And your learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door, you’ll engage with
people in Webb’s academic network, including professors at the Claremont Colleges and USC’s Center for AI in Society, plus you’ll have access to museums, theaters, and research centers across Los Angeles. With innovative spaces like the Huang Innovation Wing and advanced science labs, Webb offers a personal, powerful education that prepares you to think, act, lead, and serve.
Student-Designed Experiences
Students play an active role in shaping their own education. Beginning with the robust Afternoon Activities Program and an array of Student Clubs, you’ll shape your experience around your passions and interests. As you move into grades 11 and 12, electives, honors options, and Advanced Studies courses allow you to tailor your academic journey even further. This freedom gives every Webb student a unique path to explore, grow, and shape an education that reflects who you are and who you want to become.
Teachers Who Empower You
Webb’s experienced teachers, most of whom hold advanced degrees, bring knowledge,
creativity, and enthusiasm to the classroom. They design engaging learning experiences and make their classes exciting by bringing in tangible connections, encouraging original ideas, and helping you take your work to the next level. Whether they’re leading a lively discussion, giving thoughtful feedback, or helping you build something ambitious, they’re fully invested in your growth.
Webb’s faculty are skilled at extending your education into the world around you— connecting classroom learning with handson experiences in nearby Los Angeles and Southern California through Webb’s broad network. Whether you’re studying fossils in the Alf Museum, podcasting in the Huang Innovation Wing, or meeting professionals at institutions like the San Diego Zoo Safari Park or the Huntington Library, our teachers help you explore new possibilities and discover what excites you most.
Core Curriculum
Grades 9 and 10
In grades 9 and 10, you’ll engage in a thoughtful, challenging Core Curriculum designed to build a strong academic foundation, spark intellectual curiosity, and instill a lifelong love of learning. During these years, students take charge of their education while developing critical skills that support them throughout their Webb experience and beyond.
The program is intentionally structured to introduce students to a wide range of disciplines—including the humanities, sciences, mathematics, arts, and world languages. Developing confidence while emphasizing collaboration, inquiry,
and community. Signature courses such as Evolutionary Biology, The American Idea, and Foundations of Composition provide a shared academic experience rooted in interdisciplinary thinking and real-world relevance.
Ninth graders also participate in a required seminar focused on personal development and wellness, offering guided independence as they adjust to high school life and cultivate the habits of mind essential for thriving at Webb.
Electives Grades 11 and 12
In grades 11 and 12, you’ll take the lead in shaping your academic path. With a wide range of electives, honors options, and Advanced Studies courses, you’ll explore your interests, take intellectual risks, and dive into complex ideas. Whether you’re drawn to history, biotechnology, filmmaking, paleontology, or the impact of emerging technologies, Webb gives you the opportunity and support to pursue real questions in meaningful ways.
These upper-level courses invite you to work like a college student, engaging in field research, building independent projects, and collaborating across disciplines. For example, in our Advanced Studies Biotechnology class, you’ll use the same tools as professional researchers to analyze DNA and explore topics in medicine, genetics, and forensics. You’ll conduct experiments in Webb’s future-ready labs and institutions of learning in our broader educational network. From Los Angeles’ world-class universities and cultural centers to nearby research facilities and labs, Webb connects you to the resources you need to go further.
Academic Schedule
Webb’s schedule is designed to maximize rich exploration and meaningful engagement. Extended class blocks give you the time to immerse yourself in complex ideas, focus on a few subjects each day, and dive into discussions, labs, and projects. The rotation of classes throughout the day means you won’t always be tackling your most challenging subject at 8:30 a.m., a thoughtful design that supports different learning styles and energy levels.
This intentional structure also builds in time for collaboration and support. You’ll have access to office hours with teachers, academic labs, and dedicated evening study time, creating space to ask questions, refine your work, and connect with peers. The result is a schedule engineered to help you think with focus, work with purpose, and learn with confidence.
Seek understanding. Exchange ideas. Build connections.
EXPLORE THE HUMANITIES
Program Overview
At Webb, the humanities are about diving into the biggest questions of our time: Who are we? How do we live? What kind of world do we want to create?
The study of humanities explores how people understand, express, and shape the human experience. Through an interdisciplinary lens—drawing on literature, history, philosophy, politics, film, and more—you’ll examine how ideas, values, and cultures have developed across time and place. You’ll analyze stories, events, and perspectives to better understand both yourself and the world.
In Webb’s humanities program, you’ll not only engage with global issues but also reflect on identity, develop empathy, and learn to see connections across cultures and eras. Along the way, you’ll build the skills that matter most, thinking reflectively, writing with clarity, speaking with confidence, and approaching complexity with insight.
What You’ll Study
In grades 9 and 10, you’ll build a strong foundation in reading, writing and other forms of communication, discussion, and research through core courses connecting students across grades. You’ll explore human stories and start developing your voice as a thinker and communicator.
As a junior or senior, you can choose from more than 25 advanced electives. These are courses you won’t find at most high schools, like The Dynamics of Leadership, Gothic and Horror Literature and Culture, Literature and the Machine, or Ethics and AI. Whether you’re passionate about history, philosophy, politics, or poetry, there’s something here for you.
How You’ll Learn
Webb classrooms are lively, challenging, and full of real conversations. You’ll engage in debates, lead seminars, and explore ideas with teachers and classmates who care about what they’re learning.
You’ll write essays, yes, but also:
• Deliver TED-style talks
• Record podcasts
• Create short films or visual art
• Write plays, design websites, or build interactive exhibits
Every project is a chance to express your thinking in creative, meaningful ways.
Our teachers are scholars and creators themselves who ensure the curriculum stays relevant with new ideas, texts, and cultural moments. That means your learning stays fresh, connected to what’s happening in the world right now.
Why It Matters
Webb’s humanities program helps you become the kind of thinker, communicator, and leader the world needs. You’ll build skills that will serve you well in any career, from law and journalism to science, business, or the arts. By the time you graduate, you’ll be prepared for college and be prepared to contribute, lead, and think boldly in a complex world.
Grade 9
Foundations of Civilization
A Global Perspective
What can a painting, a poem, or a building tell us about a society? In this required 9th-grade course, you’ll explore the world through the powerful lens of the humanities—blending history, literature, and the arts into one integrated learning experience.
Rather than studying novels or historical events in isolation, you’ll dive into the stories, cultures, and ideas that shaped societies across the globe. From religious beliefs to political revolutions, from ancient empires to modern movements, you’ll examine how art,
architecture, and literature reflect the people and values of their time.
You’ll work with all kinds of sources, primary documents, iconic works of art, classic texts, and cultural artifacts, to sharpen your critical thinking, strengthen communication, and broaden your understanding of diverse perspectives. This course includes both Western and non-Western cultures and encourages you to see the connections between past and present, across continents and disciplines.
Note: This course is taken alongside Fundamentals of Composition, another required 9th-grade class. The course teaches students how to communicate their ideas in both traditional ways, like writing, and contemporary formats such as presentations, podcasts, and multimedia projects.
Grade 10
The American Idea Literature, Art, and Identity
What defines American culture—and who gets to tell its story? In this required 10thgrade course, you’ll explore the United States through its creative voices, examining how literature, visual art, and cultural movements reflect and shape the American experience.
The American Idea is one half of Webb’s interdisciplinary American studies program, a yearlong exploration of American society through the lens of the humanities. In this course, you’ll dive into novels, poems, paintings, songs, speeches, and other cultural texts to understand how Americans have expressed identity, struggle, hope, and change across time, such as: What makes something American? How do writers and artists respond to moments of conflict or transformation? In
what ways do creative works challenge the status quo, or reinforce it? How have voices on the margins reshaped the national narrative?
Along the way, you’ll develop essential skills in careful text analysis, analytical reasoning, and persuasive communication, and begin to understand how the humanities help us make sense of this country’s past and its future. This course sets the stage for deeper exploration in Advanced Studies electives available beginning junior year.
Grade 11 and 12 Electives
In grades 11 and 12, Webb students fully take the lead in shaping their academic journey through a wide selection of upper-level humanities electives. These courses are designed for students who want to explore expansive concepts, ask challenging questions, and sharpen their skills as readers, writers, and thinkers.
Whether you’re drawn to classical philosophy, contemporary social justice, or post-colonial literature, Webb’s humanities electives offer something for every curious mind.
While each class has a unique focus, all of them challenge you to think with depth and express yourself with power and clarity.
These courses reflect the liberal arts spirit that defines Webb’s approach to learning— broad, deep, and deeply human. They’re about discovering what inspires you and preparing for college-level work and beyond.
If you’re ready to take your learning to the next level, Webb’s humanities electives give you the freedom and challenge to do just that.
Example Classes
• American Society, Past and Present
• Journalism
• Modern Media (AdvSt)
• Birth of the Modern City (Hon)
• The Craft of Narrative: Ancient to Modern (Hon)
• The Dynamics of Leadership (Hon)
• Economic Thought in the Modern Age (Hon)
• Global Literature (Hon)
• Human Migration (AdvSt)
• Literature and the Machine (AdvSt)
• The Cold War Era (AdvSt)
• The Long Novel (AdvSt)
• Film History and Theory (Hon)
Note: Electives Rotate Every Year
Hon = Honors, AdvSt = Advanced Studies
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Afternoon Activities Program
Fall: Debate
Example Project:
Vivian Webb Chapel
Interactive Tour
Webb’s humanities classes often lead to unexpected and creative work. In one art history course, what started as a study of architecture turned into a fully realized digital project conceived, researched, and produced entirely by students.
While exploring the design and history of buildings on campus, the class became fascinated by the Vivian Webb Chapel, a
historic space built by the founder and students in Webb’s earliest days. Inspired by its artistry and central role in campus life, they decided to create an interactive video tour to bring its story to a wider audience.
They wrote the script, researched visual storytelling techniques and California architectural influences, learned videography and editing, and transformed their academic insights into a compelling, student-made digital experience now featured on the school’s website.
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Think boldly. Crack the code. Chart what’s next.
EXPLORE MATH and COMPUTER SCIENCE
Program Overview
Math at Webb is about developing the mindset to ask the right questions. What do we know? What patterns do we see? What rules can we develop and use? How can I generalize the idea to apply it in new situations? From your first class, you’ll explore how to model real-world problems, reason through complex ideas, and communicate your thinking clearly. You’ll build mathematical fluency while learning to represent concepts in multiple ways, through graphs, diagrams, equations, and technology, and make connections across topics for deeper insight. Because mathematics is not part of Webb’s Core Program, students enter at the level that matches their skills and readiness, ensuring both challenge and support from the start. Whether you love math already or are still finding your footing, Webb helps you grow into a confident, capable problem-solver.
If you’re passionate about math, you’ll have the chance to go even further. You can compete in math contests, dive into independent projects, or link math with coding, engineering, or data science. And if math has challenged you before, we’ve got your back. Webb offers multiple pathways and personalized support to help every student grow and succeed.
What You’ll Study
You’ll build a strong mathematical foundation while developing the skills and habits of mind essential for advanced thinking, reasoning logically, identifying patterns, communicating clearly, and solving problems from multiple angles. As your understanding grows, you’ll be ready to take on advanced electives that go far beyond the typical high school experience, offering opportunities to explore complex ideas, apply knowledge in new contexts, and connect math to other disciplines, including:
• Linear algebra
• Multivariable calculus
• Mathematical modeling
• Theoretical physics
These are the kind of courses students usually take in college. At Webb, you’ll get a head start, with the support of expert faculty and a community that values intellectual challenge.
How You’ll Learn
Our classrooms are energetic, collaborative, and built around problem-based learning. Instead of memorizing formulas, you’ll ask questions like:
• Why does this work?
• How can I generalize this idea to apply it in new situations?
• W hat strategies can I use to solve this problem differently?
• W hat rules can I develop from my observations?
You’ll work in small groups, present your thinking, and get comfortable making mistakes and learning from them. Real understanding happens in the process. As you move through the program, you’ll engage in mathematical modeling, learn how to select and apply the right tools for the task, and communicate your reasoning with clarity and precision.
You’ll also explore coding and computer science in ways that allow you to build, test, and reimagine solutions from the ground up. And you’ll have opportunities to apply your knowledge in fun, real-world settings, like a trip to the LA County Fair, where you’ll use modeling to understand the construction and motion of rides like Ferris wheels (and go on a few rides too).
Math isn’t just for STEM students. The skills you build, such as logical reasoning, attention to detail, resilience, and clear thinking, are essential in every field, from medicine to law to business. At Webb, you’ll develop a strong transcript and real mathematical confidence.
Example Classes
Integrated Math
In Integrated Math I, you’ll explore geometry and algebra through a problem-based lens. Topics include coordinate geometry, triangle congruence, vectors, transformations, and right triangle trigonometry, as well as practical concepts like linear motion and optimization. This course brings spatial reasoning to life through dynamic problem-solving, design thinking, and the creative use of tools like the TI-Nspire and GeoGebra.
Integrated Math II deepens your understanding with nonlinear functions—quadratic,
exponential, and logarithmic—alongside circular motion and trigonometric functions. Building on the algebraic and geometric reasoning introduced in earlier courses, this class bridges to pre-calculus while continuing to emphasize conceptual understanding, hands-on exploration, and the power of mathematics as a lens to interpret and influence the world.
Integrated Math (Hon) is also offered.
Multivariable Calculus (AdvSt)
If you’re excited by the challenge of advanced math and have a solid foundation in singlevariable calculus, Multivariable Calculus offers you the chance to explore calculus in higher dimensions. You’ll investigate parametric equations, polar coordinates, and vectors in both two- and three-dimensional space. From there, you’ll dive into partial derivatives, gradients, optimization, and vector-valued functions, gaining the tools to tackle complex, real-world problems.
You’ll also study multidimensional integration and major theorems like Green’s, Gauss’s, and Stokes’s, all of which are essential to fields like physics and engineering. For those interested in the theoretical side of mathematics, topics like metric spaces, compactness, and continuity may be introduced as time and interest allow. This is a rigorous, fast-paced course designed for students ready to stretch their thinking and take their math skills to a new level.
Why It Matters
Math and computer science are more than subjects at Webb; they’re ways of thinking that prepare you to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing world. You’ll learn how to approach problems logically, adapt to new technologies, and translate ideas into action. Whether you’re modeling climate data, writing algorithms, or designing an assistive device,
the skills you develop—critical thinking, precision, creativity, and persistence—are the same ones used by innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders across every field.
At Webb, these disciplines aren’t taught in isolation. They’re connected to engineering, science, the arts, and even the humanities, so you see how technology and analytical thinking shape every part of modern life. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready not only to keep up with the future, but to help invent it.
Courses Offered
Algebra I
Integrated Mathematics I and II
Integrated Mathematics II (Hon)
Technology and Innovation Seminar I and II
Advanced Courses in Computer Science (Harvey Mudd College/Webb)
Pre-calculus
Precalculus (Hon)
Calculus I and II (AdvSt)
Multivariable Calculus (AdvSt)
Number Theory (Hon)
Statistics (AdvSt)
Note: Hon = Honors, AdvSt = Advanced Studies
Computer Science
If you’re passionate about technology, innovation, and tackling complex challenges, Webb’s computer science program invites you to dive into the subject and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Computer science at Webb is everywhere, woven into classrooms, the Afternoon Activities Program, and student-run clubs. It’s not just about coding; the program is integrated across disciplines, connecting computing with engineering, design, and data science. Webb is also leaning into the future by incorporating artificial intelligence into learning, combining AI with coding through platforms like AI@Webb and WebbGPT to
help students experiment, create, and solve problems in new ways.
In your junior and senior years, you can take your study to the next level. Webb partners with faculty at Harvey Mudd College, one of the nation’s top STEM and liberal arts colleges, to offer advanced students the chance to enroll in a foundational collegelevel computer science course and earn full Webb credit. These opportunities are rare at the high school level and allow you to gain hands-on experience in both systems design and the future of computer science education. Whether your goals are to build a startup, invent new technologies, or use code to change the world, Webb gives you the tools, and the launchpad, to make it happen.
Courses like the yearlong Technology and Innovation Seminar extend into applied experiences across campus. You might find yourself designing and building in engineering, launching rockets in rocketry, building competitive bots in robotics, or conducting independent research. These opportunities give you the time, space, and support to explore ideas, test solutions, and work alongside likeminded peers and expert mentors.
Robotics Teams
Learn more about the Webb.exe robotics team by exploring their student-designed brochure. In addition to designing, building, and competing, team members also take the lead on branding and marketing, creating their own materials to tell the story of their work and identity.
Scan the QR code to see the Webb.exe brochure.
Spark discovery. Push further. Do real science.
EXPLORE SCIENCE
Program Overview
Science at Webb is an active pursuit where you engage with the world around you through experimentation, exploration, and critical inquiry.
Whether you’re curious about genetics or drawn to the breakthrough thinking in space and time, Webb gives you the freedom and flexibility to follow your interests and deepen your understanding through specialized coursework and independent research.
Our top-tier facilities, including labs like Bonnie Johnson Hall, the Huang Innovation Wing, and the Hefner Observatory, give you access to professional grade tools, including high-capacity processors, multi-material 3D printers, high-powered telescopes, and advanced lab equipment that bring your ideas to life. And because our program evolves with scientific discovery and student interests, your learning will always be fresh, relevant, and connected to the challenges shaping our world. With faculty mentoring you every step of the way, you’ll graduate with the lab skills, critical thinking, and scientific literacy needed to thrive in college and beyond.
What You’ll Study
Your science journey at Webb begins with a unique core program that blends biology, chemistry, and physics into interdisciplinary courses tackling real issues, like genetics and identity, or medical ethics and innovation. In just two years, you’ll complete all three sciences, building a strong foundation and opening the door to an extraordinary range of specialized science courses in grades 11 and 12. This approach not only deepens your understanding but also equips you to think across disciplines and see how science connects to everyday life, ensuring you’re ready to keep exploring at the highest levels.
How You’ll Learn
Most courses are project-based, meaning you’ll be designing, experimenting, testing, and revising just like real scientists do. And yes, you’ll also fail sometimes. That’s part of the process. At Webb, we embrace the messy, creative, hands-on side of science, where mastering lab techniques and conducting field studies are as essential as classroom lessons.
You’ll be:
• Building roller coasters to test physics principles
• Writing identity papers tied to genetic traits
• Designing and presenting your own research projects
• Keeping a scientific journal and writing professional-style lab reports
• Using advanced lab equipment and protocols to gather and analyze data
• Heading into the field to collect samples, record observations, and apply science in real-world environments
Our teachers are scientists who love teaching and mentoring students. They’ll push you to think, ask questions, and communicate your ideas clearly and confidently. And if you’re ready to go even further, you can apply for our after-school Science Fair Research Lab, a chance to design your own project, conduct research over several months, and compete in local and regional science fairs. Everything happens right here at Webb, from your first idea to your final presentation, with access to our labs, equipment, and expert guidance every step of the way.
Why It Matters
When you study science at Webb, you’ll learn more than just content, you’ll gain the tools to think critically, problem-solve creatively, and collaborate effectively.
You don’t need to be a science expert when you arrive. Whether you’ve already done lab research or you’re just starting to get curious, Webb’s science program will help you grow into a confident, capable scientist ready to make an impact.
Courses Offered
Evolutionary Biology
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
Paleontology (Hon)
Museum Research (Hon)
Neuroscience Astrophysics (Hon)
Microbiology and Immunology (Hon)
Anatomy and Physiology (AdvSt)
Biological Sciences (AdvSt)
Biotechnology (AdvSt)
Chemistry (AdvSt)
Environmental Solutions (AdvSt)
Experimental Physics (AdvSt)
Organic Chemistry (AdvSt)
Theoretical Physics (AdvSt)
Paleontology (AdvSt)
Note: Hon = Honors, AdvSt = Advanced Studies
Afternoon Activities Program
Fall: Paleontology Museum Lab
Robotics
Winter: Paleontology Museum Lab
Robotics
Science Fair Research Lab
Spring: Paleontology Museum Lab
Grade 9
Evolutionary Biology
Evolutionary Biology launches you into Webb’s science program with an immersive, handson approach. Instead of learning science passively, you’ll step into the role of a scientist, designing experiments, analyzing data, and asking the kinds of complex questions that drive discovery. From the start, students gain essential lab skills and learn how to frame and test hypotheses, building confidence and fluency in scientific thinking.
The course gives you a rich, interdisciplinary introduction to the life sciences, connecting evolution, genetics, paleontology, and
biodiversity with the broader story of Earth’s history and the origin of life. You’ll explore topics like gene expression and biotechnology while grappling with ethical questions that scientists face in the real world. Beyond the lab, you’ll head into the field for coastal ecosystem studies and a paleontology expedition with Webb’s Alf Museum, the only accredited paleontology museum on a high school campus in the world. As the first half of a two-year science sequence, Evolutionary Biology prepares you not only for Integrated Physics and Chemistry in 10th grade but also for the advanced courses that follow, fueling your curiosity and sense of scientific purpose.
Grade 10
Integrated Physics and Chemistry
In 10th grade, you’ll take Integrated Physics and Chemistry, a foundational course that explores the connections between matter, motion, and energy. By weaving physics and chemistry together, you’ll gain a richer, more cohesive understanding of how the universe works. This course encourages you to apply concepts across disciplines and build scientific fluency that supports your future success in STEM fields.
This is an inquiry-driven, hands-on class where you investigate, model, and experiment rather than memorize. From analyzing forces in a roller coaster loop to studying energy in chemical reactions, you’ll sharpen your critical thinking and research skills. Building on your foundation in Evolutionary Biology, you’ll continue learning how to think and work like a scientist.
More than a requirement, Integrated Physics and Chemistry sets the stage for advanced electives in Environmental Science, Molecular Genetics, Chemistry, and Engineering. It equips you with the knowledge and confidence
to tackle complex, open-ended problems with curiosity and resilience.
Engineering and Robotics
At Webb, engineering and robotics are immersive, hands-on experiences where you learn to innovate, collaborate, and lead. As part of our robotics program, you can join a team that designs, builds, and programs robots from the ground up to compete in tournaments through the national FIRST Tech Challenge. It’s fast-paced, student-driven, and challenging in the best way, often described as “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.” Along the way, you’ll gain skills in engineering and coding (including Java), while also working on branding, marketing, and outreach as part of your team’s identity. Webb teams regularly earn recognition at regional and national championships.
In the Science and Engineering course, you’ll take your creativity further, applying design thinking to solve problems that matter. Whether you’re crafting electric guitars to study the intersection of acoustics and design or prototyping low-cost emergency shelters, you’ll see how thoughtful engineering can impact lives. This blend of technical knowledge, empathy, and experimentation prepares you not just for advanced study in STEM fields but to become an innovator who understands that great design begins with the people it’s meant to serve.
Rocketry
Webb’s Bluebird Rocketry program is one of the most advanced high school rocketry initiatives in the country, comparable to offerings at top colleges. Entirely studentdriven and supported by a dedicated faculty advisor, the program meets five days a week as part of Webb’s afternoon robotics activity and
the upper-level Tech and Innovation Seminar. From early brainstorming to full-scale launches in the Mojave Desert with the Friends of Amateur Rocketry, you’ll take ownership of every stage of design, prototyping, testing, and flight.
The team is as diverse as its ambitions. You might bring strengths in physics, engineering, or coding, or you might lead in communications, design, or project management. Together, you’ll build and launch advanced liquid-fueled rockets designed to reach the stratosphere. Success doesn’t come easy; some parts take dozens of iterations to get right (one component went through 120 versions). With access to Webb’s Huang Innovation Wing, you’ll power through challenges using high-performance computers for simulations and 3D printers to prototype parts. This is innovation at its most real: fueled by your curiosity, teamwork, and the willingness to fail forward.
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STEM
STEM at Webb is a vibrant, interdisciplinary experience that fuels your innovation and achievement across campus and beyond. Foundational courses like Evolutionary Biology and Integrated Physics and Chemistry lay the groundwork for critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and lab-based learning. From there, you can pursue Advanced Studies electives in areas like environmental science, data analysis, molecular genetics, and applied engineering,
while computer science offerings even extend to college-level coursework at Harvey Mudd College.
This academic foundation comes to life through Webb’s thriving co-curricular Afternoon Activity Program and student clubs. In competitive robotics, you’ll design, build, and code robots for regional and national competitions. Webb’s team 359 Webb.exe recently dominated an Interleague Tournament, posting the day’s four highest scores and earning a spot in the regional championships. These projects are fully student-led and bring together engineers, programmers, designers, and communicators in a collaborative, high-stakes environment.
Beyond competition, you can pursue independent research and earn recognition at top science fairs, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search and the California and International Science and Engineering Fairs. Notable recent winners from Webb designed a wearable exoskeleton to assist stroke patients and conducted award-winning research in astrophysics and behavioral science.
At Webb, STEM is a mindset. You’ll pursue your interests through interdisciplinary projects, independent research, and immersive coursework that challenge you to apply your knowledge in meaningful ways. You’ll learn to ask powerful questions, build the skills you need to investigate them, and confidently reach out to experts who can deepen your understanding. Whether you’re building sustainable solutions in engineering or creating assistive medical devices, you’ll drive your own learning while Webb provides the tools, skills, and mentorship to make it possible.
Dig deep. Unearth the past. Bring fossils to life.
EXPLORE PALEONTOLOGY
Program Overview
Only at Webb can you uncover a 75-millionyear-old fossil, help curate a museum exhibit, and co-author a scientific paper before you even graduate high school. Webb is home to the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, the only nationally accredited paleontology museum on a high school campus in the world. That means paleontology isn’t just a class here, it’s part of everyday life.
What You’ll Study
From the moment you join Webb, you have access to an unparalleled immersive science experience. Students start their journey in Honors Paleontology, where they learn field methods, museum ethics, fossil preparation, and exhibit design, often creating real displays that appear in the museum. From there, students may move on to Advanced Studies Paleontology, conducting original research on fossils from the museum’s collection, presenting at national conferences, and co-authoring papers in peerreviewed scientific journals.
No other high school offers what Webb does: a chance to conduct research with expert paleontologists through a fully accredited museum right on campus.
How You’ll Learn
You’ll learn through hands-on discovery, from the open desert to the fossil lab. Fieldwork begins with Peccary Trips, where you’ll explore the Badlands of the American West and excavate prehistoric remains alongside Webb’s accomplished paleontologists. Back on campus, you’ll clean, document, and study your finds in Webb’s cutting-edge fossil preparation lab, sometimes contributing directly to museum displays or academic research. Along the way, you’ll build skills in analysis, scientific communication, and public engagement, guided by experienced mentors in the field.
Why It Matters
Paleontology at Webb is about becoming a discoverer yourself. You’ll contribute to real science, deepen your understanding of life on Earth, and build skills that reach far beyond fossils: critical thinking, persistence, attention to detail, and collaborative research. With more than 50 Webb students already published in peer-reviewed journals, you’ll join a program where high schoolers don’t just study science, they help shape it.
Think smarter. Build better. Lead the future.
EXPLORE AI@Webb AND WebbGPT
Program Overview
At Webb, artificial intelligence is a toolkit. Through courses, research, innovation challenges, and student-designed tools, we’re exploring how AI is reshaping science, society, and the classroom itself. Whether you’re a coder, an artist, or a future ethicist, AI@Webb invites you to explore one of the most transformative technologies of our time.
What You’ll Study
You will explore real applications of artificial intelligence across fields from science and medicine to the arts. You’ll examine how AI systems are designed and trained, and investigate the ethical questions they raise, from bias and fairness to transparency and accountability. Through case studies and projects, you’ll consider how equity, responsibility, and human impact shape the technology’s future.
How You’ll Learn
With access to WebbGPT, our own in-house version of ChatGPT, you’ll get to experiment in a secure space with expert guidance, learning how to use AI as a powerful tool for discovery, creativity, and change.
AI at Webb is hands-on, collaborative, and totally original. You’ll jump into projects that challenge you to think differently and build boldly, like:
• Creating your own AI agents and prototypes
• Running independent research or coding experiments
• Joining focus groups to test and improve WebbGPT features
• Connecting with places like USC’s Center for AI in Society
Webb allows you to explore how AI fits into your world and how you can responsibly use it to make a difference.
Why It Matters
AI will shape every field you care about, and at Webb, you won’t just be prepared to keep up. You’ll be ready to lead.
From designing synthetic proteins to exploring space to revolutionizing creative work, AI is opening new frontiers in science, engineering, medicine, communication, and beyond. And with that power comes responsibility. Webb’s AI program challenges you to think and act ethically, and lead with a vision of technology that serves people, not replaces them. Whether you’re writing your own code or crafting policy recommendations, you’ll learn to ask better questions, build smarter systems, and imagine a future that’s more fair, inclusive, and innovative, because you helped design it.
Speak boldly.Think globally. Connect across cultures.
EXPLORE WORLD LANGUAGES
Program Overview
At Webb, learning another language is about discovering new ways of thinking and seeing the world. Whether you want to study global politics, dive into another culture, or simply communicate with more people, our World Languages program gives you the tools to understand the world, and yourself, more deeply. And because Webb’s community is truly global, you’ll be learning alongside classmates and friends from around the world, enriching your perspective every day.
What You’ll Study
At Webb, you can study Spanish, French, or Mandarin Chinese, with multiple levels available for each language. As you grow your skills, you’ll move beyond the basics and explore:
• Film, literature, and art
• Politics and global issues
• Culture, history, and identity
By your junior and senior years, you can take honors and advanced courses where you’ll use the language to explore complex topics and express yourself in new and exciting ways.
Want to go even further? You can:
• Take independent study in languages like Arabic or Latin
• Double up and study more than one language
• Personalize your journey based on your interests and goals
How You’ll Learn
Webb’s language classes are immersive, creative, and fun. You’ll speak, listen, read, and write in your target language from day one, and you’ll also:
• M ake short films
• Cook traditional dishes
• Lead debates and skits
• Write children’s books or cultural guides
• Explore off-campus cultural experiences
Whether you’re a beginner or a heritage speaker, you’ll find classes that challenge and support you. Our teachers will meet you where you are and help you build practical communication skills, while also making space for joy, curiosity, and expression.
Why It Matters
At Webb, we believe that learning a new language gives you more than just words—it gives you perspective. You’ll become a more empathetic, globally aware person who can confidently engage with people and ideas across cultures.
Our teachers are passionate, multilingual experts who love what they teach and model what it means to be a global citizen. They’ll help you build the confidence to use your language skills in college, in your career, and wherever life takes you. Whether you dream of traveling the world, studying international relations, connecting with your heritage, or simply expanding your mind, Webb’s World Languages program gives you the tools, and the confidence, to go further.
Classes Offered
Chinese 1,2,3,4,5
French 1,2,3,4
French 2,3 (Hon)
Spanish 1,2,3,4
Spanish 2,3 (Hon)
French Language and Culture (AdvSt)
Mandarin: Stories from Urban and Rural China (AdvSt)
Spanish Language and Culture (AdvSt)
Spanish Literature and Culture (AdvSt)
Note: Hon = Honors, AdvSt = Advanced Studies
Example Project Literature, Art and Identity
In Spanish Literature and Culture, students examine centuries of poetry, short stories, and novels in their original language, connecting historical context with modern interpretation through multimedia performances and museum partnerships. Whether through a persuasive speech, a literary market, or a rap performance inspired by classic poetry, these courses inspire students to connect with the world, and with each other, in meaningful, intellectually rich ways.
Hit the note. Own the stage. Roll the camera.
EXPLORE THE ARTS
Program Overview
The arts are vital to a student’s intellectual and personal development. Our program has two interconnected parts: a robust academic curriculum and a thriving Afternoon Activities Program with numerous arts offerings. Arts at Webb don’t stop when the school day ends, students have the freedom to move fluidly between opportunities, exploring multiple disciplines concurrently or over time, discovering new passions while refining existing talents.
Webb’s program spans a wide range of areas, from orchestral music and studio art to dance, theater, and digital media, providing pathways for students to pursue their creative interests in different settings and formats. Whether composing music in Sinfonia Orchestra, experimenting with mixed media in Studio Art, crafting scenes in Filmmaking Studio, or performing onstage in Theater Arts, you’ll find opportunities to try something new, hone your skills, and express yourself with authenticity and confidence.
What sets Webb apart is its immersive, experiential approach and the mentorship of teachers who are accomplished performers
and professionals themselves. Beyond the classroom, students deepen their involvement through afternoon activities like dance company, musical performance, art studio, literary magazine, and technical theater. These experiences help students grow as creators and collaborators.
Each year features moments of celebration and community at events like Art Café, Jubilee, and chapel performances. Whether you’re in the school musical, displaying your portfolio, or helping light a stage production, you’re part of a vibrant arts culture that encourages voice, experimentation, and bold expression.
What You’ll Study
Through a wide range of courses, independent projects, and afternoon activities, students at Webb can study the visual arts, music, dance, theater, filmmaking, and digital design. You’ll explore voice and instrumental instruction in classes like Sinfonia Orchestra and Vocal Training and Techniques, perform in chamber ensembles, vocal groups, and musical theater. In the visual arts, you’ll develop your technique across a variety of media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, stained glass,
and digital tools, while building a portfolio that reflects your personal vision and growth.
In theater and performance, you’ll study all aspects of a professional production, from directing, acting, and stage movement to lighting, set design, and sound engineering. Courses such as Theater Arts, Performance Workshop, and Shakespeare Through Performance help students develop confidence on stage and behind the scenes, while technical theater afternoon activities provide hands-on experience in show production. Filmmaking, media arts, and new media communication courses offer additional avenues for storytelling through sound, image, and motion.
How You’ll Learn
At Webb, the arts extend far beyond the classroom. Every afternoon, you can take part in our robust Afternoon Activity Program, led by the same arts faculty who teach the academic courses. You might:
• Rehearse with the Dance Company, learning new forms of movement and putting on a full-length performance
• Act in a fall play or spring musical with rehearsals, professional direction, and a multi-night run in our Liu/Cheung Theater
• Join Technical Theater, handling lighting, sets, and sound for major productions
• Perform in music ensembles or develop your own project in a music performance workshop
• E xplore your artistic interests in Art Studio, where you will learn to prepare an independent project, conduct research into methods and techniques, manage a project calendar and execute a finished piece tailored to your area of interest
• Edit and publish the Literary Magazine, showcasing student poetry, fiction, photography, and art
You’ll also head off-campus for field studies and real-world experiences:
• Attend musical performances in nearby Los Angeles, including the LA Opera and the Disney Concert Hall
• V isit museums like the Getty, The Huntington Library, Museum and Botanical Gardens, and LACMA
• E xplore the arts scene at the Claremont Colleges, including the Benton Museum of Art and numerous music and theatrical performances throughout the year
• Showcase your work to the Webb community and beyond
Why It Matters
Art helps you understand yourself and share that understanding with others. It’s how you express something real, build community, and see the world in new ways. At Webb, you’ll have the freedom to experiment and the support to grow.
You’ll leave Webb with much more than a portfolio. You’ll leave with the experience of collaborating on full-scale productions, leading creative teams, and learning from professionals. You’ll know how to bring your ideas to life, how to give and receive feedback, and how to keep pushing your work to the next level. The arts at Webb help you find your voice and give you the confidence to use it.
Courses Offered
Sinfonia Orchestra: Strings
Sinfonia Orchestra: Wind and Percussion
Sinfonia Orchestra: Strings (Hon)
Sinfonia Orchestra: Wind and Percussion (Hon)
Vocal Training and Techniques
Chamber Singers (Hon)
Theater Arts 1, 2
Shakespeare Through Performance
Performance Workshop
Art AB
Filmmaking Studio
Media Arts
Advanced Art
New Media Culture and Communication
Studio Art: Digital (Hon)
Studio Art: Visual (Hon)
Note: Hon = Honors
Afternoon Activities Program
Fall Dance Company
Technical Theater Theater
Winter Dance Company
Music Performance
Technical Theater
Spring Art Studio
Literary Magazine
Musical Theater
Technical Theater
Explore interests. Build skills. Try something new.
EXPLORE THE AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES PROGRAM
Program Overview
Every afternoon, students step into a vibrant co-curricular program designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. Whether you’re diving into a research project, rehearsing for a play, building a robot or hiking in the mountains, our Afternoon Activities Program is an exciting part of the Webb experience, providing time to pursue your passions, develop new interests, and grow as a leader, teammate, and individual.
Each season—fall, winter, and spring—you’ll choose from a wide range of offerings in academics, the arts, athletics, and community engagement. You might compete on a varsity team, design stage lighting for the spring musical, analyze fossils in the Alf Museum lab, train for a robotics tournament or mentor peers through community service. Some students use this time to prepare for science competitions like the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair or the LA County Science Fair. Others find their home in the art studio, dance company, debate team, or hiking group. All programs are faculty-led and designed to foster skills such as teamwork, collaboration, time management, tenacity, and community.
Participation is required each season, but flexibility is built in so students can find the right match for them, whether that means training for a sport, engaging in research, or exploring something brand new. These aren’t classes; they’re extensions of your learning and life at Webb. They help shape your unique path, offering time, space, and support to go deeper and grow beyond expectations.
In addition to our robust Afternoon Activities Program, Webb offers a strong athletics program with 15 sports and over 40 teams across all skill levels.
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