2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off: Full Schedule

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

10:35am CDT

Annotation - Training Your Teenager on How to Read a Book

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

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. Video Recording

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 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

5th-12th Grade

Company 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

10:35am CDT

Arts & Athletics - Co-Curricular philosophy and practical adjustments for the 5th grade and beyond family stage

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT

L331

Athletics and Arts require a shift in expectations and commitment in the Logic & Rhetoric level as we shape character on the field, the court, and the stage. Video Recording

Speakers

Wes Uffelman

Dean of Athletics, Second Baptist School University-Model

Wesley Uffelman is starting his fourth year at SBSUM and his 15th year in Athletics. He spent 11 years in collegiate athletics on the East Coast before making the transition to Houston, Texas. Along with serving as the SBSUM Dean of Athletics, he also coaches Varsity Boys Basketball... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 10:35am - 11:25am CDT
L331

5th-12th Grade

Company All, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

12:30pm CDT

NEW FAMILIES: First quarter with Logic & Rhetoric School

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT

L321

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. Video Recording

Speakers

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 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
L321

5th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

12:30pm CDT

Writing Beyond the English Class

Saturday August 15, 2026 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. Video Recording

Speakers

Zarah Parker

Upper School Academic Coordinator - Memorial, Second Baptist School University-Model

Saturday August 15, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Williams House (North Side across parking lot)

5th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2:25pm CDT

Classical Languages: Latin & Greek Purpose & Practice in Logic & Rhetoric

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT

L321

We will discuss the Top 10 practical reasons to learn classical languages such as Latin & Greek 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. Video Recording

Speakers

Wesley Young

Academic Specialist, Second Baptist School University-Model

Mr. Wesley Young is a graduate of the Honors College and School of Christian Thought at Houston Baptist University (now Houston Christian University). Previously, he attended a classical Christian school in Nacogdoches, TX, where he developed a passion for the gospel and its proclamation... Read More →

Saturday August 15, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm CDT
L321

5th-12th Grade

Company 9th-12th, 7th Grade
Audience 8th Grade
Subject 9th Grade
Area 10th Grade

2026 SBSUM Parent Kick-Off

10:35am CDT

Zarah Parker

10:35am CDT

Wes Uffelman

12:30pm CDT

Chris Walter

12:30pm CDT

Zarah Parker

2:25pm CDT

Wesley Young

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