The Emery/Weiner School
Experience the Difference
Academics

Technology

The Emery/Weiner School utilizes the latest technologies to enrich the learning experience of all students. Technology is integrated into the school’s curriculum across classes and grade levels.
Students have access to the following on campus:

List of 3 items.

  • "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) Program

    Technology (Laptop/Device) use in class is permitted only under the supervision of a faculty member and left to the teacher’s discretion. If technology becomes a distraction or if the teacher thinks the use is not necessary for that lesson, a teacher may direct students not to use their laptop/device in class.
     
    You have two choices when choosing your device for our B.Y.O.D. program:
    1. Any popular brand laptop with the Microsoft operating system. These laptops allow the added ability for installation of the Microsoft 365 Suite among other programs.
    2. The MacBook is the most popular student laptop on campus. Students love the Apple Apps including iMovie and the interaction with their iPhones.

    Please note that an added Emery benefit is the ability to access/download the full Microsoft Office Suite without cost (Mac or PC). You will be able to install this software onto 5 separate machines with the student’s EWS account.

  • Levine Innovation Lab

    At the beginning of the 2018-19 school year Emery/Weiner opened the Levine Innovation Lab — a Makerspace for students and faculty. We have the following tools in our Makerspace:
    • Lulbot Taz 6 3D Printer
    • Ultimaker 2 3D Printer
    • XYZ da Vinci Mini 3D Printer
    • FormLabs Form 2 SLA (Stereolithography) and 3D Printing Center (Cure, Wash, etc.)
    • Epson SureColor P800 44" Large Format Printer
    • 5 21" iMac computers for programming, design
    • 10 iPad (2018 model) with keyboards and Logitech Crayons
    • 15 Lenovo 450 laptops running Windows 7 or 10
    • Cricut Maker (and accessories)
    • AP Lazer 4836 Laser Cutter Package including rotary stand
    • ShopBot PRS Standard 96 X 48 CNC Gantry
    • Assorted Hand Tools
    • Scroll Saw
    • Miter Saw
    • Drill Press
    • Arduino Microcontrollers and electronics equipment
    • Raspberry Pi microcomputers and accessories
    • Lego EV3 Robotics Systems
    • Tetrix Robotics Systems
    • Hummingbird Duo Kits (on order)
    • DJI Phantom IV Pro V2 Drone and Accessories
    • Parrot Mambo Drones and Accessories
    • Parrot Anafi Imaging and Videography Drone
    • Two 65" Samsung UHD 4K televisions

  • The Bursten Computer Lab

    The Bursten Computer Lab in the Upper School includes 18 desktop computers. Each computer has Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, and various other programs for student use.
Each student gets the following accounts while enrolled at the School:

List of 3 items.

  • Blackbaud (School’s Learning Management System)

    Blackbaud is an easy way for parents and students to keep up-to-date with the coursework and assessments for their classes. You can use Blackbaud to do the following:
     
    • Check Assignments that are due for each class
    • Check when you have assessments for each class
    • View your ‘Combined Calendar’ to see all the events from the school calendar and a student's classes and activities automatically collected and personalized
    • View your grades and report cards
    • Check daily attendance
    • View upcoming School Events or Special Schedules
    • And much more…
     
    Parents will set up accounts when they start their applications, and students will receive their accounts in June before they start school in the fall semester.

  • Microsoft Office 365

    An added Emery/Weiner benefit is the ability to access/download the full Microsoft Office Suite without cost (Mac or PC). You will be able to install this software onto 5 separate machines with a student’s EWS account.
     
    Each student is provided with a school email through Outlook 365. Students can access this email through the web or set up a device to receive emails. The school administration and staff communicate information through email so students should check this on a daily basis. Students will receive their EWS e-mail login information during New Student Orientation before the first day of school.
     

  • GSuite for Education

    Each student is provided with a school Google Drive account. Students can use their drive to create documents, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint-type files, as well as store files they need to access for their classes. Students will receive their School Google Drive login information during the New Student Orientation.

Technology Staff

List of 7 members.

  • Photo of Joshua Blice

    Mr. Joshua Blice 

    Director of Campus Operations & Technology
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Houston - M.Ed.
    Sam Houston State University - B.B.A.
  • Photo of Scott Labrie

    Mr. Scott Labrie 

    Director of Technology
    (832) 204-5900
    Our Lady of the Lake University - B.A.S.
    Argosy University - M.B.A.
  • Photo of Ivan Ventura

    Mr. Ivan Ventura 

    Associate Director of Technology
    (832) 204-5900
  • Photo of Jared Curtis

    Mr. Jared Curtis 

    Director of Innovative Learning
    (832) 204-5900
    Brigham Young University - B.S.
    University of Houston - M.Ed.
  • Photo of David Lankford

    Mr. David Lankford 

    Upper School Technology Teacher
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Massachusetts at Amherst - B.A.
    La Salle University - M.S.C.S.
    Houston Baptist University - M.Ed.
  • Photo of Brandon Kirby

    Mr. Brandon Kirby 

    Upper School Science Teacher
    (832) 204-5900
    Prairie View A&M University - B.S.
    Vanderbilt University - M.S.
  • Photo of Gabriella Novak

    Ms. Gabriella Novak 

    Upper School Math & Technology Teacher
    (832) 204-5900
    University of Rochester - B.S.

The Emery/Weiner School

9825 Stella Link Road Houston, TX 77025
Phone: (832) 204-5900 Fax: (832) 204-5910 
A private, pluralistic Jewish, college-preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12. 
Click here for more information.