2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

10:35am CDT

All About 6th Grade

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

6th grade at SBSUM has tremendous support for the home as parents continue to transition into a new role in their education as they establish strong habits and routines. Come and learn how to navigate the 6th grade documents and curriculum well in preparation to equip your child for success.

Speakers

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 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
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5th-8th Grade

Company 6th Grade

12:30pm CDT

From Thesis to Tomorrow: Senior Thesis introduction

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

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Senior Thesis is the final capstone and the manifestation of our portrait of a graduate. This year long project is daunting at first on the front end but results in being a lasting and pivotal moment for each of our SBSUM seniors. Come and learn what to expect and how to support them in this final leg of the journey. In addition, we will cover all of the special features and traditions of senior year and all of the particulars leading up to graduation to help prepare you and your student for this amazing year.

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 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
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9th-12th Grade

Company 12th Grade
Audience 12th Grade
Subject 12th Grade
Area 12th Grade

1:25pm CDT

Enrolled in Dual Enrollment? Benefits and responsibilities for families. Required orientation with HCU leadership.

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

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This is a required session for all students enrolled in a dual credit course at SBSUM. If you have met with your campus level academic coordinator and are certain a dual credit course is on your child's diploma plan for this year come to this session to speak with our Houston Christian University representative as she guides through the particulars.

Speakers

Erin Bishop

Dean of Academics, Second Baptist School University-Model

Dr. Julianna Leachman

Houston Christian University

Julianna Leachman is an Assistant Professor of Literature, member of the Honors College, and the Director of The Academy at Houston Christian University. She serves as the liaison between HCU and partner schools like SBSUM for dual-enrollment courses. She holds a Ph.D. in Comparative... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 1:25pm - 2:15pm CDT
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9th-12th Grade

Company Dual DCredit

2:30pm CDT

How am I Smart? The 8 Childhood Intelligences

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT

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Did you know that every child is smart? There are 8 different intelligences that children exhibit and they are not all academic! Come ane learn how to identify the way your child is wired and how to help them to grow to be excellent in the work that God has wired them to do.

Speakers

Pamela Dollins

Head of University-Model, Second Baptist School University Model

Pam and her husband, Beau, founded a classical christian university-model school in Houston, Texas in 2012. They now serve five campuses with Second Baptist Church and spend most of their time working together to train families and faculty in this unique model of education. Pam is... Read More →

Saturday August 16, 2025 2:30pm - 3:10pm CDT
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2025 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off