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.
Weber’s 11th-grade class stepped out of the classroom and into history with a guided tour of Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward, exploring the landmarks that shaped Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. Led by Unexpected Atlanta, students visited Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and other significant sites, deepening their understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and its lasting impact.
Through the Office of Student Support and Wellness, Jordan Crawford, Director of Student Support and Wellness, and Rosie Grinzaid, Associate Director of Student Social and Emotional Support, have built a comprehensive approach to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) that meets students where they are, growing with them as they progress through high school.
Kol Hakavod to Weber’s Mock Trial Team, who placed 2nd at the 2025 Regional Competition! Several team members earned individual honors for their outstanding performances: Kayla Furie and Layla Magnus received Outstanding Witness awards, while Jackson Powers and Miely Lev were recognized as Outstanding Attorneys. A special shoutout to Daniella Zalik and Ari Gordon, who were honored for their incredible four-year commitment to the Mock Trial Team—an achievement that reflects dedication, skill, and countless hours of preparation.
The Weber School’s Theatre Program made history last week, taking center stage at Georgia Thespian Conference 2025 (ThesCon) as a featured Conference Show with its production of Pippin. Performing on the Riverside Mainstage at Columbus State University, our students delivered two sold-out performances to packed audiences of over 300 fellow theatre students, educators, and professionals—and brought the house down both times.
What do Zoe Toporek (‘17), Bennett Ginburg (‘04), Greg Fetter (‘12), and Ali Cohen (‘20) have in common? All four Weber alumni are making their mark at The Home Depot’s corporate office!
This past Sunday, The Weber School proudly partnered with Shabbat Across Atlanta, a citywide initiative uniting Jewish homes in the spirit of connection, tradition, and community. As part of this collaboration, The Daniel Zalik Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Design (DZA), housed in The Weber School, hosted a hands-on, creative exploration of Shabbat rituals, providing a meaningful way for participants to prepare for their Shabbat celebrations.
The Weber School’s ninth-grade students recently stepped into the world of Romeo and Juliet for an immersive day of Shakespearean study, performance, and creativity. Organized by English teacher Vanessa Reid, with support from Dean of Studies and Faculty Mentoring Hannah Chapple and senior Tali Horwitz, the event transformed the classic tragedy into an interactive experience, engaging students beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Kol Hakavod to the Weber JV Girls Basketball team for an exciting season so far! This talented group of athletes, led by Coach Janitsha Williams, has demonstrated resilience and determination on the court, earning well-deserved recognition for their efforts.
Weber’s newly formed Women in Sports club hosted its first major event, bringing together students and faculty to engage with two accomplished women in the field of sports: Ms. Lorain Price, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services at Indiana University Bloomington, and Dr. Brianna Ward, Director of Sport Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The event marked an exciting step forward for the club, which aims to empower female athletes and foster important conversations about sports, mental health, and leadership.
Kol Hakavod to Micah Reich (Weber Class of 2021), who has achieved an extraordinary milestone! Currently completing his BS and beginning his MS in Computer Science and Robotics at Carnegie Mellon University, Micah has been selected for the prestigious 2025 summer graduate student internship at SpaceX, focusing on guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). This highly competitive position is offered to only one graduate student each year.
In late October, the Michael Kay Israel Leadership Fellows (MKILF) program provided students with an immersive experience during its annual Fall Retreat at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
The Weber School’s robotics team, the Rambots, kicked off their season with an impressive performance at their first meet this past Saturday at Marist. Winning 4 out of 5 matches, the team finished the day ranked 5th out of 31 competing teams—a testament to their hard work and dedication in preparing for this event.
Students from Weber’s Sport Science and Management Academy (SSMA) recently participated in a unique field study at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The visit provided an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the stadium’s operations, showcasing the intersection of sports, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.
Students in Melinda Goodwin and Sherri Bouhi’s 9th Grade Honors and CP World History and Humanities classes recently had the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of water technology in ancient civilizations.
Kol Hakavod to the many Weber students whose direct action and organized efforts provided essential relief to the victims of Hurricane Helene. Weber senior Levi Gordon, alongside Riverwood student Nate Skor, airlifted nearly 250 pounds of supplies from Winston-Salem, NC, to Rutherford County, NC, making two trips to deliver much-needed necessities. Additionally, Weber's Student Council, under the guidance of Director of Student Programming and Leadership Michelle Geppert, organized a collection drive, gathering socks, blankets, and gently worn shoes to further support those in need.
As part of this year’s Visiting Artist Series, Weber Music Program Director Drew Cohen and Music Teacher Michael Levine recently welcomed acclaimed musician Michelle Malone to The Weber School, providing students the invaluable opportunity to learn and collaborate with a professional artist.
As we transition from the reflective spirit of Yom Kippur to the happiness and togetherness that define Sukkot, Weber students have been busy preparing for this joyous holiday. During Enrichment, students and our ShinShinim came together to create beautiful Sukkah decorations, including handmade paper lanterns and heartfelt messages of love and hope.
This week, the Weber School community gathered for a powerful and deeply reflective Kehillah to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the October 7 tragedy in Israel.
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.