Discover the Weiss School
"Educating Gifted Students Since 1989"
The Weiss School is a unique private school located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that unleashes the full potential of gifted children in early childhood education through 8th grade. The Weiss School is fully accredited by the Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS), the Florida Kindergarten Council (FKC), and the Southern Association for Colleges and Schools (SACS).
"Unleashing the Full Potential of Gifted Students"
The Weiss School offers a full-time, gifted educational program that provides students with traditional core academic subjects and a broad array of elective courses to prepare them for the 21st-century workforce. Following research-based best practices in gifted education, staff at The Weiss School educate gifted students by incorporating creativity, communication, and critical thinking skills across all areas of the curriculum.
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For the last 30 YEARS, The Weiss School has been a national leader in developing academic programs that educate gifted students who have an IQ test score of 130 or above. -
Academic Competitions
Weiss School students participate and are successful in numerous local, regional, state, and national academic competitions, which demonstrates the high-quality education that the Weiss School provides. -
Athletics
The Weiss School has competitive athletic teams in a variety of sports that provide students with an inclusive educational and social experience.
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The Weiss School is the only PreK – 8th grade school in South Florida exclusively dedicated to gifted education. -
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Sixty-eight percent of the Weiss School faculty have earned advanced degrees and are part of a dynamic, experienced, and diverse PreK - 8th grade faculty certified to teach gifted children. -
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Forty-four different elective courses in a wide range of academic areas are offered to Weiss Middle School students to choose from each year. Elementary students participate in 10 different elective courses on a weekly basis that create diverse educational experiences. -
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All Weiss School student schedules are individually evaluated and crafted to the specific academic mastery levels of each student. -
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A 1:1 student to technology device ratio is provided in PreKindergarten - 8th grade at The Weiss School. Each student in Kindergaten - 4th grade is provided with an iPad Air 2 and each student in 5th - 8th grade is provided with a MacBook Air laptop for school and home use to complete academic work. -
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The average K-2 student-to-teacher ratio at The Weiss School creates engaging classroom environments that facilitate individualized learning for gifted students (Early Childhood ratio is 8:1) -
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The average 3rd-5th grade student-to-teacher ratio at The Weiss School creates small engaging classroom environments that facilitate individualized learning for gifted students -
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The average 6th-8th grade student-to-teacher ratio at The Weiss School creates engaging classroom environments that facilitate individualized learning for gifted students.
Recent News
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Dads Take Your Child to School Day
Read MoreThursday, September 19th is Florida’s “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”.
This day serves to highlight and support fatherhood engagement in education by helping schools foster this important connection with fathers and father figures. This includes, but is not limited to: 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.
🚌Can’t make morning drop-off or afternoon pick-up? There are many ways that fathers and father figures can engage in the education of their children, including assisting with homework, regularly attending parent-teacher conferences, having an open dialogue with teachers concerning academic progress, and participating in school activities.
📌Fathers and father figures play an important role in a child’s development and academic success. The involvement of fathers and father figures in a child’s education brings many benefits, including improved test results and academic performance, better attitudes toward school, and a decreased likelihood of behavioral concerns.
To learn more about this Florida parental engagement initiative, please visit: www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/parental-involvement/dads.stmlWe hope to see you at car line!
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August & September Birthday Breakfast Celebration
Read MoreFriday, September 6th at 8:30 AMWe will be celebrating all August & September birthdays tomorrow! Teachers will have fun celebrating students, and the administrative staff will be making classroom visits! Parents are welcome to join the fun!PA Auction Committee Meeting
WHEN: Friday, September 6th at 9:15 AMWHERE: Media CenterWe need volunteers to help make this special event successful. We are looking for parent volunteers to secure and organize donation items. If interested in volunteering, please contact Michele Scott at pa@weissschool.org. -
Picture Day Dress Code
Read MorePicture Day: Monday, September 9thEarly Childhood & K-8 Students: Khaki bottoms, cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue).Lands' End Uniform Policy Dress Code
We have noticed that a few students are not wearing Lands' End uniform shirts, and starting next week, we will be calling home for parents to bring in a correct student uniform for their child. Just a friendly reminder that all Weiss School uniform shirts and dresses must be purchased through Lands' End to meet our school uniform dress code policy. Lands' End is our only approved vendor for uniform embroidery.Pre-K through 8th Grade Attire:1. Khaki/navy pants, shorts, or skorts. All bottoms must be no more than 3 inches above the knee.2. Any color Weiss School polo shirt from Lands' End3. Sneakers or closed-toe shoes (No sandals, open-toe shoes, Crocs, etc.)4. Socks are recommended -
Welcome Diane Urena
Read MorePlease join us in welcoming our new staff member, Diane Urena, who has become Ms. Sardo’s teacher assistant. Diane is happily married with two children in middle school: Luna and Peniel. In 2003, she moved to Florida from Pennsylvania where she was born and raised. Her professional background began in advertising, but her passion was elsewhere. In 2001, she went back to school for her Master’s in Elementary Education and ended up teaching in Philadelphia. After moving to Florida, she worked for the Palm Beach County School District and the Literary Coalition of Palm Beach County before taking time off to have her children. For the last eight years, she has been an integral part of the School Health Vision and Hearing program with the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, screening students in grades K through 8 working autonomously with incredibly talented nurses and CNAs at 28 different schools. She is very honored to join The Weiss School as a primary teacher assistant. -
Athletics Update
Read MoreCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FORMS
The Weiss School Athletic Director: Keith Wittstock – kwittstock@weissschool.orgFlag Football: If any 5th - 8th grade students are interested, please join us on Monday, August 26th, at 3:45 p.m., in Mr. Wittstock's classroom.Volleyball: We are excited to start the volleyball season with Coach Isip. This is open to all 5th - 8th-grade girls. The first practice is Monday, August 26th, from 3:35 to 4:35 p.m.Register for Athletics By August 30thAll students must register and make payment before uniforms are distributed. Please register below using our ProCare system:New Families: CLICK HERE TO REGISTERExisting Accounts: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Upcoming Events
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Middle School Social Media Safety Presentation
Organization for Social Media Safety Presentation for Middle SchoolWS - Cafetorium - 216 -
Birthday Breakfast Celebration
Homeroom Classrooms
Come Visit Us!
An individualized education begins with a personal visit to The Weiss School. The Head of School and admissions representatives are available throughout the school year to schedule a tour of the school and have personalized conferences with parents and children. Please email ptripp@weissschool.org to schedule your tour and begin the journey of becoming a Weiss School family.
The Weiss School
4176 Burns Road
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561-627-0740
Fax: 561-775-7794
info@weissschool.org
Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
Phone: 561-627-0740
Fax: 561-775-7794
info@weissschool.org
The Weiss School is a co-ed private school that serves gifted students in PreK-3 through 8th grade in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. A Weiss School education prepares students to think analytically and creatively, act socially responsible, live vigorously, and create imaginatively in a warm and supportive educational environment.