The Weber School

Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School
Location
Sandy Springs, Georgia
United States
Information
Type Private, Co-ed
Religious affiliation(s) Jewish
Denomination pluralistic
Established 1996
Head of school Rabbi Ed Harwitz
Faculty 37
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 227
Campus type Suburban
Color(s) Blue and Yellow
Mascot Rams
Website The Weber School

The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, often referred to as The Weber School, is a coeducational and pluralistic Jewish community high school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Weber has approximately 227 students, the majority of whom come from The Epstein School, The Davis Academy, Atlanta Jewish Academy, and numerous other private and public schools.[1]

Mission

The School's mission is to prepare students to be knowledgeable, thinking, responsible, Jewish adults through the pursuit of academic excellence; a commitment to Jewish values, the Jewish people, and Israel; and a responsibility to serve the community and improve the world.[2]

History

Formerly named the New Atlanta Jewish Community High School or NAJCHS, the School opened with nineteen students in August, 1997. Classes were initially held in the in-town Jewish Community Center before moving to modular units at the Dunwoody campus of the Jewish Community Center.[3]

In September, 2003, the School was renamed the Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School.[3]

In 2006, Weber held a dedication for their current facility at the corner of Abernathy and Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Classes were first held in this facility in September, 2006.[3]

In November, 2014, the School was renamed the Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, in honor of school co-founder, Felicia Penzell Weber (z''l).[4]

Academic Program

Through an integrated college preparatory program of General and Jewish studies, the School offers different levels, including college-preparatory, honors, and Advanced Placement classes.[5] All students are required to take seven courses each semester with either (or both) Hebrew or Spanish as a foreign language.

In partnership with the Alexander Muss High School in Israel program, 12th graders may participate in a six-week long trip to Israel and Poland. A Spanish immersion trip is also offered to students in grades 10-12. In 2016, students visited Argentina.[5]

Arts and Technology

Weber offers a variety of programs and classes in the fine and performing arts, including drama, dance, drawing, painting, studio art, ceramics, photography, chorus, and band. Classes are also offered in 3D printing, JAVA programming, video production, and mobile app development.[5]

Accreditation

The School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), and the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). In addition, Weber holds membership in:

Additionally, The Weber School is a founding member of the North American Association of Jewish High Schools.[5]

Athletics

In the 2016-2017 school year, Weber will compete in the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). Previously, The Weber School competed in the Georgia Independent School Association (GISA). Over 75% of the students at Weber participate in the School's sports program which includes cross country, volleyball, softball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track & field.[6][7] The School also offers weight training and yoga.

Other activities

The School offers a wide range of other co-curricular activities, including Literary magazine, Student council, Student ambassadors, Peer leadership, Peace by Piece, Model UN, Junior Achievement, Mock trial, National Honor Society, Moot Beit Din, Tikkun Olam board, Math team, and Robotics.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Applying to Weber". The Weber School.
  2. ↑ "Mission". The Weber School.
  3. 1 2 3 "History". The Weber School.
  4. ↑ "Doris & Alex Weber Jewish Community High School to be Renamed in Honor of Co-Founder Felicia Penzell Weber". The Weber School.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "2015-2016 College Profile" (PDF). The Weber School.
  6. ↑ "Team List". The Weber School.
  7. ↑ "Weber Teams Switch to GHSA". Atlanta Jewish Times.
  8. ↑ "Clubs". The Weber School.

External links

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