In addition to numerous Advanced Placement, Honors, and College Preparatory classes, Weber offers a wide variety of unique elective courses that reflect faculty members’ content expertise and research fields.
Global Experiences
The Senior Israel-Poland Experience is a hallmark of senior year at Weber. We also have a highly coveted Spanish Immersion Program for Spanish students in all grades.
Academies
Weber takes a great deal of pride in its Only at Weber experiences, which include two distinguished Academies: The Daniel Zalik Academy and The Sports Science Academy
Outreach, Leadership, and Service
The Weber School provides a variety of school initiatives and opportunities that promote student leadership and involvement.
Student Life and Programming
Student Life at Weber goes far beyond the classroom and provides real-life experiences that help develop character, judgment, and confidence.
Fine and Performing Arts
Weber offers multiple courses in the visual arts, ceramics, dance, music, and theater with two musical productions each year. Our comprehensive music education program features performance and general music courses, choral and instrumental performance ensembles, and Artists-in-Residence.
Athletics
The Weber School sponsors 14 varsity and 6 junior varsity teams and is a member of the Georgia High School Association. More than 65 percent of the student body participates in athletics.
Since its beginning 25 years ago, The Weber School has welcomed Jewish high school students from all over Atlanta. As a Jewish community high school with an exceptional college preparatory program, we attract and enroll students with a wide range of observance levels and Jewish education.
Weber continues to expand its successful approach to moving beyond individual disciplines with opportunities for students to explore sophisticated content and ideas.
Student Life at Weber goes far beyond the classroom and provides real-life experiences that help develop character, judgment, and confidence.
Alumni Parent
Weber’s high caliber faculty and strong academics foster vibrant community leaders.
Alumni Parent
Weber gave our kids something dramatically different—the perfect balance between structure and independence.
Current 10th Grade Parent
Weber is more than the school my children attend; it’s a family. It’s a community.
Current 11th Grade Parent
We know that when our daughter graduates from Weber, she will go off to college the very best version of herself.
Current 12th Grade Parent
What I like most about Weber is that my kids are successful in both tangible and intangible ways. From the kids’ spirit and connectedness to academic awards and college acceptances.
Current 9th Grade Parent
On the way to school last fall, my son said to me, “You know, Mom, a lot of schools look good from the outside, but Weber is a school that allows students to feel good about themselves when inside.” I couldn’t agree more.
Past Grandparent
My favorite thing is that when I visit the classroom for Grandparents Day, questions in the classroom didn’t always start with the teacher.
After the establishment of the State of Israel, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Yom HaZikaron (Memorial Day), and Yom HaAtzmaut (Independence Day) were added to the Jewish calendar and observed as national holidays in Israel. At Weber, we honor these significant days with heartfelt ceremonies and activities that reflect their importance and impact.
Kol Hakavod to Solomon Raggs on his 3rd place Discus and 7th place Shot Put finish at the GHSA State Track and Field Championships! Solomon is Weber’s first male Track and Field athlete to medal at State since Weber joined GHSA! We are so proud of your record-breaking season and can’t wait to see you collect more hardware next year!
The Rams Baseball team had an incredible season, marking a milestone in the program's history. The team's thrilling journey through the GHSA State Tournament featured several unforgettable moments, including their first qualification since joining GHSA in 2016. After securing their spot in the playoffs with a nail-biting comeback against Mt. Pisgah, the Rams made an inspiring run that saw them advance to the Elite 8.
It's official! Mazal Tov to Harry Kitey and his family on Harry’s commitment to play basketball at Emory University next year! We're immensely proud of Harry's achievements and his dedication to excellence on and off the court.
This past Sunday, The Weber School welcomed the incredible Howard Levy 4, a dynamic band featuring Grammy-winning harmonica master, pianist, and composer Howard Levy, alongside guitarist Chris Siebold, bassist Joshua Ramos, and drummer Luiz Ewerling. Their performance showcased a captivating blend of jazz, Latin, world music, and blues that brought the audience to their feet. The next day, these talented musicians returned to share their expertise in a workshop with students from across Weber’s Music Program.
This week, The Weber School came together to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), a solemn day dedicated to honoring the memories of the six million Jewish men, women, and children who perished in the Holocaust.
The Weber School celebrated seniors and their hard work with special Senior Spirit Week activities, including the annual Senior Siyum and Senior Breakfast. Thank you to The Weber Parents Group for hosting fun celebratory activities for the Class of 2024, including ice cream and nacho bars, the annual Trivia Bowl, and lawn games.
In last week’s Track and Field meet at Mount Pisgah, our Weber Rams showed incredible determination and skill, setting numerous personal and school records. Marisa Ragghianti led the girls' team with a new school record in the 800-meter run, clocking in at 2:47:20. Dori Kossman achieved personal records in both the 100M and 200M races.
Weber School students recently participated in the prestigious Maimonides Moot Court Competition held in Sleepy Hollow, NY. The competition, powered by the Hadar Institute and supported by the Maimonides Fund, challenges students to explore contemporary ethical questions using Jewish legal wisdom.
Kol HaKavod to Dr. Rachel Rothstein, who has been accepted into the prestigious Curriculum Development Project: On Ukraine, hosted by Harvard University's Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies and the Lviv Center for Urban History. This program is an exceptional opportunity for educators to create innovative and impactful curriculum resources for themselves and other educators that enhance the understanding of Ukraine's history, culture, and current affairs. Dr. Rothstein looks forward to incorporating the resources she will create into the Modern Jewish History curriculum.
In the wake of the the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7th, The Weber School has enhanced its ongoing relationship with Israel and Israelis by hosting guest speakers and teachers from Israel who share their personal experiences and insights during these particularly challenging times. During the past week, Weber was honored to welcome guests representing different elements of Israeli society.
Kol Hakavod to the Weber Parents Group for orchestrating a fantastic week of events to celebrate our faculty and staff. Our teachers are the heart of Weber, inspiring and guiding our students every day with their passion, knowledge, and commitment, and WPG’s thoughtfulness in planning this week’s activities underscores our faculty’s unwavering dedication to Weber’s growth and success.
Kol HaKavod to alumna Jolie Seir (Class of 2018), who was recently honored with the prestigious Global Marketing Rookie of the Year award by IHG Hotels & Resorts. This accolade is a testament to Jolie's outstanding performance and her ability to raise the bar within her first year at the company.
Purimpalooza 5784 was a week to remember at The Weber School! Jews worldwide celebrated the fun-filled holiday of Purim, and our Student Council prepared a week of activities for students, faculty, and staff to celebrate the holiday and fulfill the Mitzvot of Purim.
The Weber School community came together in a dazzling display of spirit and support at last week’s Night Ball event, a milestone celebration that brought our “Fields of Dreams” to life under the bright lights of the newly illuminated Marks and Kopman fields.
Max Bittner, Class of 2019, recently visited Drew Cohen's music composition class in the Tzadik Performing Arts Center's music studio. Now a senior at Kennesaw State University and a member of the band Blind Jive, Max shared his experiences and aspirations in the music industry with current Weber students.
The Weber School's Film Program, led by sophomore Noah Berg and guided by Social Studies teacher Dr. Jon Schmitt, is proud to present its latest project: Onstage at Weber. Created by Noah Berg, the documentary film showcases the Tzadik Performing Arts Center and features interviews with the Director of the Theatre Program, Brad Bass, Dance Teacher Kate Fahrner, and Musical Director Carry Tedder.
The Weber-DZA "Rambots" Robotics Team visited The Davis Academy middle school students as part of an outreach initiative to cultivate partnerships and foster a love for robotics, design, and friendly competition.
Following their triumphant victory as the 2024 Regional Champions, The Weber School Mock Trial team continued to showcase their exceptional skills at the District Competition in Jonesboro, securing a commendable third-place finish. The team's dedication and hard work were evident in their performance, with Kayla Furie and Ethan Wolkin both honored with the "Outstanding Witness" award, and Elliott Furie receiving the "Outstanding Attorney" award not once, but twice.
The Weber School, a Jewish Community high school serving students from all Jewish backgrounds, prepares students for success in college and in life with comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that inspire student exploration, leadership, and Jewish social consciousness. Many of our programs and academies are unique to Weber and can't be found at any other Atlanta-area high schools.
The Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.