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Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information
Audience: 8th Grade clear filter
Saturday, August 16
 

10:35am CDT

Annotation - Training Your Teenager on How to Read a Book
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331
To read a book well, one must attend with a pen. As we study the great ideas and themes of history, students should be writing in their books, marking, and commenting along the way.
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331
  5th-12th Grade

10:35am CDT

Independence Emerges: 7th and 8th grade introduction
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
7th and 8th grades are pivotal! Students begin to transition to differing specialized teachers for each and every course. Independence is gained as they learn to navigate their assignments and activities with more executive function. Parents are vital to this time in helping to shape the students' worldview and guide/inform their at-home work habits. Come learn some tips and stategies to setting your student up for success.
Speakers
avatar for Steve Marshall

Steve Marshall

Dean of Upper School - Memorial Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Dean Marshall has been called into the education arena displaying a sincere passion for the Lord, for teaching, and for families. He has a genuine and proven love and appreciation for the classical Christian pedagogy serving as a headmaster for 27 years and many years in the classroom... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)
  5th-8th Grade

12:30pm CDT

NEW FAMILIES: First quarter with Logic & Rhetoric School
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L332
If you are new to 5th-12th grade this session is for you! Come learn how to best assist and supervise your child onthe satellite days as well as what to expect in terms of materials, communication, grading, and more! This is an orientation for new families with children entering the LOgic and Rhetoric phases of our program.
Speakers
avatar for Blaine Spencer

Blaine Spencer

L&R Instructor, Second Baptist School University-Model
Blaine Spencer has been part of Second since 2021. Blaine is an experienced Christian educator who has been serving in Christian schools since 2017. Blaine has a Master’s of Arts in Educational Leadership from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and a Bachelor’s of Arts from the University... Read More →
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Chris Walter

Dean of Upper School - Cypress Campus, Second Baptist School University-Model
Christian Walter worked as a public high school history teacher for over twenty years before joining SBSUM in 2022. He has also worked as an adjunct history professor as well as a CollegeBoard AP exam grader and developer. He holds a BA in History, an MA in Teaching, an MA in School... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L332
  5th-12th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Writing Beyond the English Class
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
Understand the scope and goals of writing at UM, including writing in different subject areas an for different purposes. Review how progymnasmata is used to train students in various writing elements and the scope of our L&R writing manual.
Speakers
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Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model
Zarah Parker has taught multiple humanities courses for three years at SBSUM. She has also taken on the role of Academic Coordinator for Upper School at the Memorial campus. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Fine Arts. Zarah is a published poet and an avid reader of any... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)
  5th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Co-Curriculars - a philosophy and practical adjustments for the 5th grade and beyond family stage
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Worship Center
Athletics and Arts require a shift in expectations and committment in the Logic & Rhetoric level as we shape character on the field, the court, and the stage.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Stephen Ash

Dr. Stephen Ash

Dean of Fine Arts
Dr. Ash is a strong advocate for true beauty and excellence across all art forms. Against the tide at the University of Houston, he taught music philosophy from a Christian worldview in the classical tradition. His education toward being a worshipper and musician began in the womb... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
Worship Center
  5th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

Latin: Purpose & Practice in L&R
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L332
We will discuss the Top 10 practical reasons to learn Latin as well as how to assist your student in their study skills at home. A classical distinction on your child's diploma is attainable with the emphasis on two years of classical languages. Come and learn more about this unique and enriching feature of Classical education.
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L332
  5th-12th Grade

2:30pm CDT

From Common Knowledge to the Common App: A-Z on College Admissions
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L331
College guidance is an incredibly customized and inentional feature of SBSUM to assist families in a guidance through this fluid process. In this session families will hear directly from our experts on the annual schedule of college guidance group and individual meetings, applications, scholarships, and more.
Speakers
KC

Karie Culbertson

Director of College Guidance, Second Baptist School University-Model
Karie Culbertson, M.A., currently serves as Director of College Guidance, drawing on her 20+ years of experience as a teacher, lead school counselor, and educational consultant. She focuses on working with students and young adults as they prepare to enter high school, college, graduate... Read More →
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Sara Hedlund

Registrar, Second Baptist School University-Model
Sara has a Bachelor’s of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin.  She homeschooled her four children for nine years, and served on the board of her homeschool co-op for six years in the roles as Registrar and Administrator.  She also served as Campus Coordinator... Read More →
Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
L331
  9th-12th Grade
 
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