Admissions

Meet the Admissions Team

As the admissions team at The Weber School, we are thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant community of learners. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the admissions process, and we are here to support you during the admissions process and provide the information you need to make an informed decision.

We look forward to getting to know you and your family!

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  • Rise Arkin, Director of Admissions

    Rise Arkin brings 18 years of experience as Weber's Director of Admissions. She previously worked as a middle school teacher, in Jewish education, and in health research and programming. Rise oversees every aspect of Weber's admission process from inquiry to integration into the school. With a B.S. in Education and a Master's degree in Health Education, Rise works closely with our Head of School, admissions team, and faculty in designing and implementing admissions events for prospective students and their families. Rise is also the proud parent of two Weber alumni.

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  • Danielle Samuels, Associate Director of Admissions

    Danielle Samuels, a proud member of The Weber School Class of 2013, serves as Associate Director of Admissions with a focus on outreach and community partnerships. Danielle holds a degree in Advertising from the University of Georgia and spent six years building her career in marketing before returning to Weber as Director of Marketing and Alumni Relations. Now, as part of the admissions team, Danielle is passionate about sharing Weber’s story and building meaningful relationships with prospective families and community partners.

Admissions Process

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  • 1. Inquire

    Complete our brief online inquiry form and we’ll be in touch to discuss our academic and co-curricular offerings.

    You may also inquire by emailing Danielle Samuels, Associate Director of Admissions, at dsamuels@weberschool.org.

  • 2. Schedule a Tour

    Individual family tours are offered starting September 25, 2025.

    Tours are available Monday through Friday at the times outlined below:
    • Monday & Wednesday: 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 12:30 pm
    • Tuesday & Thursday: 8:30 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm
    • Friday: 8:30 am and 11:45 am
    To schedule a tour, please contact our Associate Director of Admissions, Danielle Samuels, at dsamuels@weberschool.org.

  • 3. Visit

    School tours, classroom visits, and Zoom information sessions provide a variety of ways for you to explore Weber and learn how our "Only at Weber" curriculum and co-curriculars set Weber apart from other Atlanta area high schools.

    Tours are offered starting September 2025.

    Shadow Visits are offered between January 27 - March 5 of the academic year. During these visits, prospective students are hosted by Weber Student Ambassadors as they visit 3-4 different Weber classes. They also meet with Directors of many of our programs.

    Questions? Please contact:
    Rise Arkin, Director of Admissions, at risearkin@weberschool.org
    Danielle Samuels, Associate Director of Admissions, at dsamuels@weberschool.org

  • 4. Apply

    Weber's application process is entirely online with sections for both parent and student to complete. Your application can be saved and resumed later if the Parent and Student sections need to be completed at different times.

    Learn more about the process for new and existing Weber families here.

Questions?

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  • Rise Arkin 

    Director of Admissions
    404-917-2500, ext. 131

  • Danielle Samuels 

    Associate Director of Admissions
    404-917-2500, ext. 136

Upcoming Admissions Events

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Important Dates

Monday, February 9, 2026: Tuition Assistance application deadline

Friday, February 27, 2026: Online written application and online checklist completed
Sunday, April 5, 2026: Admissions decisions emailed
Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Intent to Enroll form returned and Enrollment contract completed with registration deposit

The Weber School

6751 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

Phone: (404) 917-2500
Fax: (404) 917-2501
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.
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