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{{Short description|Jewish high school in Sandy Springs, Georgia, US}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox school
|name           = Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School
|logo           = Weber School GA logo.png
|logo_size      = 160px
|image          = The Weber School, Sandy Springs, GA Dec 2017.jpg
|caption        = The Weber School in 2017
|established    = 1996
|type           = [[Private school|Private]], [[co-ed]]
|grades         = 9–12
|faculty        = approximately 50
|staff          = 
|enrollment     = About 350
|conference     = 
|coordinates    = {{coord|33.9391|N|84.3756|W|source:wikidata|display=inline,title}}
|pushpin_map    = USA Georgia#USA
|colors         = Blue and white
|mascot         = Rams
|Student body president    = 
|campus size    = 
|location       = [[Sandy Springs, Georgia]]
|country        = [[United States]]
|website        = {{URL|https://www.weberschool.org/|weberschool.org}}
|head_of_school = Ed Harwitz
|campus_type    = [[Suburban]]
|religious_affiliation = [[Jewish]]
|denomination  = [[Religious pluralism|Pluralistic]]
|newspaper     = The Rampage
|yearbook      = Infinity
}}

The '''Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School''', often referred to as '''The Weber School''', is a [[coeducational]] and [[Religious pluralism|pluralistic]] Jewish community high school located in [[Sandy Springs, Georgia]], United States. Weber has approximately 350 students, the majority of whom come from [[The Epstein School]], [[The Davis Academy]], [[Atlanta Jewish Academy]], and other private and public schools.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/admissions/applying-to-weber/index.aspx|title = Applying to Weber|website = The Weber School}}</ref>

== 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, Georgia|Dunwoody]] campus of the Jewish Community Center.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/page.cfm?p=10|title = History|website = The Weber School}}</ref>

In September, 2003, the school was renamed the Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School.<ref name=":0" />

In 2006, Weber held a dedication for their current facility at the corner of Abernathy and [[Roswell Road]] in [[Sandy Springs, Georgia|Sandy Springs]]. Classes were first held in this facility in September, 2006.<ref name=":0" />

In November, 2014, the school was renamed the Felicia Penzell Weber Jewish Community High School, in honor of school co-founder Felicia Penzell Weber.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/about-us/our-mission/honoring-felicia-penzell-weber/index.aspx|title = Doris & Alex Weber Jewish Community High School to be Renamed in Honor of Co-Founder Felicia Penzell Weber|website = The Weber School}}</ref>

== Academic program ==

Through an integrated college preparatory program of general and [[Jewish studies]], the school offers different levels of classes, including [[college-preparatory]], honors, and [[Advanced Placement]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/data/files/gallery/ContentGallery/The_Weber_School_20152016_Academic_Profile_Final_91716.pdf|title = 2015-2016 College Profile|website = The Weber School}}</ref> All students are required to take seven courses each semester, with either (or both) [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] or Spanish as a foreign language.

As part of the curriculum for 11th grade English and in partnership with [[Kenny Leon]]'s [[Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company|True Colors Theatre Company]], Weber incorporates the literary works of [[August Wilson]] and requires all students to participate in the August Wilson Monologue Challenge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weberschool.org/news/detail/index.aspx?LinkId=1450&ModuleId=77|title=Weber Is The Only Jewish High School In North America To Offer The August Wilson Monologue Competition To Students.|date=2015-01-16|website=The Weber School|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref>

The school offers a January term, called "[[Haskalah]]". Special elective classes are offered during this time. 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]] during Haskalah. A [[Spanish language|Spanish]] [[Language immersion|immersion]] trip is also offered to students in grades 10-12. Trips to both [[Argentina]] and [[Cuba]] are offered, each trip rotating and offered every other year.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.weberschool.org/academics/21st_century_learning/haskalah-term/index.aspx|title=Haskalah Term|website=The Weber School|access-date=2017-01-15}}</ref>

== 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 language)|Java programming]], video production, and mobile app development. The school has recently open an MIT inspired fabrication lab named The Daniel Zalik Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Design (DZA).<ref name=":1" />

== 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:
* [[National Association of Independent Schools]] (NAIS)
* Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
* [[Georgia Independent School Association]] (GISA)
* Atlanta Area Association of Independent Schools (AAAIS)
* [[National Association for College Admission Counseling]] (NACAC)
* Southern Association for College Admission Counseling (SACAC)
* [[College Board]]

The Weber School is a founding member of the North American Association of Jewish High Schools.<ref name=":1" />

==Athletics==
As of the 2016-2017 school year, Weber competes in the [[Georgia High School Association]] (GHSA) in region 5-A.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weberschool.org/news/detail/index.aspx?LinkId=1756&ModuleId=97|title=Weber Joins GHSA!|website=The Weber School|access-date=2016-06-02}}</ref> Previously, the school competed in the [[Georgia Independent School Association]] (GISA). Over 75% of the students at Weber participate in the sports program, which includes cross country, volleyball, softball, basketball, wrestling, swimming, baseball, tennis, golf, soccer, and track & field.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/athletic-center/teamlist.aspx|title = Team List|website = The Weber School}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://atlantajewishtimes.com/2016/03/weber-athletics-switch-to-ghsa/|title=Weber Teams Switch to GHSA|website=Atlanta Jewish Times}}</ref> The School also offers weight training and yoga.

== Other activities ==
The school offers a wide range of other co-curricular activities, including a [[literary magazine]], DZA lab assisting, student council, student ambassadors, peer leadership, Peace by Piece<ref>[http://www.weberschool.org/student-life/clubs/pxp/index.aspx Peace by Piece]</ref> [[Model United Nations|Model UN]], [[Junior Achievement]], [[mock trial]], [[National Honor Society]], Moot Beit Din, [[Tikkun olam|Tikkun Olam]] board, math team, and robotics.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.weberschool.org/student-life/clubs/index.aspx|title = Clubs|website = The Weber School}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[History of the Jews in Atlanta]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.weberschool.org The Weber School website]
* [http://www.jewishatlanta.org Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta]

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