Upper School

High school students at Second Baptist School work a calculus problem on the white board.

Developing Well-Rounded Students

Upper school is a pivotal time as students develop into the young men and women they will enter the world and be. In high school at SBS, every course, extra curricular activity and leadership opportunity is intentionally set to prepare students for college and beyond. The teachers at SBS build trusted relationships with their students in order to develop their unique gifts and encourage lifelong learning. High school at SBS is spirited and provides an environment for students to engage in a positive high school experience—fulfilling the mission of SBS both inside and outside the classroom.

Upper School Course Catalog

Upper School Curriculum

Fulfilling Our Portrait of A Graduate

Two female graduates of Second Baptist School celebrate before the graduation ceremony.

The upper school provides students with meaningful academic and co-curricular experiences that will further develop their abilities to think critically, live biblically and lead courageously as they approach graduation. Offering a broad range of courses and electives from the academic level to honors and Advanced Placement, the upper school seeks to equip students with the mindsets and skills necessary to solve problems, collaborate with others and make connections, all within the context of a biblical worldview. At the conclusion of their time in upper school, students should feel compelled to pursue with excellence that which God has called them to do, impacting the world for Jesus Christ.

Developing Student Leadership

SBS high school students pose with college brochures during the college fair.

Alongside a Christ-centered education committed to the pursuit of excellence, the upper school also values the development of student leaders, giving them the opportunity to take ownership of their high school experience. In this spirit, rising seniors can apply and interview for Prefect positions, while rising juniors and seniors have the opportunity to seek out positions as Fellows in the upper school. Selected by a panel of administrators, teachers, church staff and their peers, Prefects greatly impact and influence student life within the school community by assuming a posture of servant leadership as they coordinate various projects and initiatives, working alongside their student committees. In addition, the Fellows program gives upperclassmen the chance to develop their leadership skills while being mentored by executive-level staff members and other administrators in the SBS community.

Facilitating Unconventional Learning

Prefects from Second Baptist School gather on top of a mountain in Colorado with the school flag.

Interim Term offers students creative experiences--on and off campus--that advance the goals of our academic and our co-curricular programming. These experiences further develop meaningful relationships between students and faculty and give students opportunities to develop new passions, interests and skills applicable to their personal and professional lives. Second Baptist School’s Interim Term enhances the academic experience through a myriad of opportunities, enabling students to apply their learning outside the classroom. This two-week program offers numerous elective courses that expand upon our regular curriculum and seek to fulfill our portrait of a graduate, including a variety of on-campus classes, service initiatives, professional internships and domestic and international travel.