Philosophy

The Weber School integrates an open, critical focus on Jewish tradition at the secondary level with a deep engagement with the classical liberal arts. It is not only a new educational institution; it is a new kind of institution. The School reflects the mosaic of Atlanta Jewry, with its full spectrum of Jewish philosophies, beliefs and practices. It is an independent school, unaffiliated with any one Jewish movement, yet embracing them all. We welcome students from all Jewish backgrounds and affiliations.

The School is committed to providing students with a firm grounding in Torah - denoting the sum total of all Jewish learning - while providing the best of a rigorous and comprehensive college preparatory program.  Students gain the knowledge, skills and values that emerge from Jewish texts and tradition, including command of the Hebrew language, as well as those found in the texts and traditions of world civilization.

We produce graduates who can think critically, logically and independently; articulate their thoughts and opinions clearly; cooperate with others for the sake of common goals; take risks; and defend just, though unpopular, positions. We give students increasing responsibility for making decisions that affect them, planning extra-curricular activities, initiating school projects, organizing clubs and advising on school policies, thereby communicating a vital message to each student: You make a difference; every person counts.

We emphasize active methods of learning that stimulate students' own imaginations and creative expression, encouraging them to inquire and discover on their own. Through experiential learning, community service and social action projects, students become involved in solving the real-life problems of the world around them. The School combines traditional and modern modes of inquiry; new forms of technology are absorbed both as a means and an end to learning.

The School's ultimate goal is to prepare students for knowledgeable, thinking, responsible Jewish adulthood. We help our students become strong, creative individuals who find personal fulfillment in reaching out to others, assuming leadership in the Jewish community and establishing meaningful and productive careers. By emphasizing mitzvot and Jewish values, we teach our students to live a moral life.  Through our uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, we teach the skills necessary for success in college and beyond.