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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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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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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The average K-5 student to teacher ratio at The Weiss School creates small and engaging classroom environments that facilitate individualized learning for gifted students (Early Childhood ratio is 8:1) -
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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.
Recent News
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Weiss School "Spook the Halls" Event
Read MoreWHO: EC - 8th Grade Students
WHEN: Monday, October 31, 2023 (Noon Dismissal)WHERE: Students will visit elective teachers and administrative officesATTIRE: Halloween costumes (No weapons or costume masks allowed)
Backpacks are not required. Bags will be provided for Trick-or-Treating!To help us with our special event, we would be so grateful for Weiss School families to drop off a bag of candy at the car line during the next few weeks! We will distribute the candy evenly amongst the staff members who are participating. We are excited for our students to have a fun-filled half-day!Thank you to our Weiss School parents who have offered their time to begin decorating our campus for "Spook the Halls in October!" We appreciate all you do to help make our events extra special for our students. Parents are welcome to join us for the Trick-or-Treat event!Schedule of "Trick or Treating"9:00-9:30 Early Childhood Trick-or-Treating9:15-9:45 Primary Trick-or-Treating9:30-10:00 Intermediate Trick-or-Treating9:45-10:15 Middle School Trick-or-Treating***When not "Trick-or-Treating," students will remain with their homeroom teacher until dismissal. -
Yearbook Advertising - On Sale Now
Purchase your yearbook advertisement for the 23-24 school year! Ad sales end December 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Nan Hert at nhert@weissschool.org.Read More -
Picture Day Dress Code
Read MorePicture Day: Tuesday, September 26thRetake Day: Monday, November 13thEarly Childhood & K-8 Students: Khaki bottoms, cobalt blue Weiss School polo shirt, and sneakers with solid socks (white or navy blue). -
The Weiss School's Candlelight Recital Series
Read MoreWhere: The Weiss School Cafeteria StageWho: K-8th Grade Solo and Small Ensemble PerformersWhen: October 11, 2023Time: 5:30 pm - 6:00 pmJoin us for our first of four Candlelight Recitals this October 11th from 5:30-6:00 pm. Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade will have the opportunity to audition for Mrs. Moreno to participate in the recital. Entries can be solos or small ensembles. Any musical selection of any style and instrument is accepted for the audition, meaning students in general music, choir, piano, band, guitar/ukulele, and strings can audition. Please ensure the piece is 5 minutes or less. Auditions will be held during lunches (12:00-12:24 p.m.) every school day from September 26 to October 4th in Mrs. Moreno’s Piano Room. Invitations and emails will go out to students and parents of students participating in the Recital on October 4th. If you are a parent who is available and would like to volunteer with setting up and tearing down, please reach out to Mrs. Moreno.Future Recital Dates in the Series: December 6, 2023; February 28, 2024; and May 1, 2024.Please reach out with any questions to Mrs. Moreno at kmoreno@weissschool.org.Thank you for your time, consideration, and support! -
Weiss Wolverines - Athletics Update
Read MoreAll middle school students who are interested in running cross country, please contact Mr. Schnur at rschnur@weissschool.org. Practice will begin next week. Students will have the option to practice any day after school from 3:40 PM - 4:40 PM (Mondays-Thursdays only).If you are interested in coaching our Flag Football team, please email Coach Nelson at nmarrero@weissschool.org.
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Upcoming Events
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.