Weber School
| The Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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6751 Roswell Rd. Atlanta, GA 30328 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°56′21″N 84°22′32″W / 33.939126°N 84.375603°WCoordinates: 33°56′21″N 84°22′32″W / 33.939126°N 84.375603°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Non-Denominational Jewish High School |
| Established | 1996 |
| Headmaster | Rabbi Ed Harwitz |
| Faculty | 40[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 236[2] |
| Color(s) | Blue and Yellow |
| Mascot | Rams |
| Information | (404) 917-2500 |
| Website | The Weber School |
The Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School, formerly New Atlanta Jewish Community High School, is a trans-denominational Jewish high school located in Sandy Springs, Georgia, a suburban Atlanta-metro area city.
Mission
The school's mission is to prepare students to be knowledgeable, thinking, responsible, Jewish adults.[3]
History
Formerly named the New Atlanta Jewish Community High School or NAJCHS, the Weber School opened with nineteen students in August 1997.[2] Classes were initially held in the Atlanta Jewish Community Center before moving to modular units at Zaban Park.[2]
The school was accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in December 1999.[2]
In September 2003, the school was renamed the Doris and Alex Weber Jewish Community High School.[2]
Campus
In September 2006 the school held the dedication for their new facility at the corner of Abernathy and Roswell Road in Sandy Springs, GA. Classes were first held in the new facility in September 2006.
Sports Teams
The Weber School has sports teams that compete in the Georgia Independent School Association. Over 75% of the students at Weber participate in a sport. The most successful programs in recent years have been Girls Varsity Tennis and Varsity Wrestling.
Fall Sports
During the fall, Weber has Boys Varsity Cross Country, Girls Varsity Cross Country, Girls Varsity Volleyball, and Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball.
Winter Sports
During the Winter, Weber has Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball, Girls Varsity Basketball, and Varsity Wrestling
Spring Sports
During the spring, Weber has Boy's Varsity Baseball, Boys Varsity Soccer, Girls Varsity Soccer, Boys Varsity Tennis, Girls Varsity Tennis, Boys Track & Field, Girls Track & Field, and Boys Varsity Golf.