2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2025-2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off Information

10:35am CDT

Independence Emerges: 7th and 8th grade introduction

Saturday August 16, 2025 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

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

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

Company 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Recitation and Rhythm on the Road: Music and Memorization for the Satellite Day

Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

High School Room (SE Lobby)

On campus we practice our songs, poetry, chants, and timeline pegs all thtoughout the day as we transition between classrooms and break periods. Come and learn how you can also incorporate this into your home life as well. Listening and singing on-the-go is a wonderful way to keep God's truth in our hearts and minds throughout the week. Come and learn the best tips and strategies for the home.

Speakers

Stephanie Cook

Faculty, Second Baptist School

Stephanie Cook has taught music and theatre for 15 years, 10 of those at SBSUM. She is passionate about teaching students to use their God-given instrument and talents to worship Him with excellence. She holds Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music. Stephanie loves cheering on... Read More →

Hannah Lu

Faculty

Hannah Lu loves teaching students to "Sing and make music from our heart to the Lord.” (Eph. 5:19) She loves teaching music in the classroom and preparing students for concerts, stage productions, and contests at the Memorial Campus, Tallowood Baptist's children's choir, and in... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

Pre-4th Grade

Company Kindergarten
Audience 1st Grade
Subject 2nd Grade
Area 3rd Grade

1:25pm CDT

Teaching Wisdom and Godly Habits for Technology Use in the Home

Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT

High School Room (SE Lobby)

As home is the greatest influence in a child's life, the home, not the school, is the place where wisdom and discipline around use of technology is implemented. In this session we will examine some practical strategies for building healthy habits for phones, tablets, laptops, game consoles, and entertainment.

Speakers

Dr. Beau Dollins

Director of University-Model Operations, Second Baptist School University Model

Beau Dollins is currently serving as the Director of University-Model Operations at Second Baptist School University-Model in Houston, which is a five-site Classical, UM School that will have over 1150 students this fall. He co-founded the school that eventually became SBSUM with... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

All

Company All

3:20pm CDT

Campus Particulars: 1463

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT

High School Room (SE Lobby)

This session is for 1463 campus families only. Come and learn about 1463 campus aspirations and goals for this years as well as particulars for the first day of school.

Speakers

David Culpepper

Dean of Campus - 1463, Second Baptist School University Model

I have served as Head of Christian Schools for 39 years. This is my second year in an University Model Christian Classical School.

Saturday August 16, 2025 3:20pm - 4:00pm CDT
High School Room (SE Lobby)

Company 1463 Campus

2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off