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Socrates thought that the written word would bring down mankind. He believed that it would tear down oral traditions. This is why the only information that we have from Socrates’ teachings is due to his students’ records. What Socrates was concerned about–the written word–actually became an invaluable tool in the education process of all mankind.…

Cast of “The Little Mermaid” at SMA (2018) Involving about one-fifth of the student body, San Marcos Academy’s production of The Little Mermaid in the spring of 2018 was a high-water mark for the school’s Theatre Arts program. More than 1,000 guests packed the Robinson Christian Center to see the musical during its three-day run.…

The following Senior Farewell was shared by Katelynn Germer at the Ribbon Ceremony May 12, 2018. Senior Farewell: the Paradox The cycle of life is somewhat paradoxical in that every beginning leads to an end, and there can be no new beginning unless something else has ended. I have been at the Academy for six…

Max Smith, Lynne Ritchie, Jeff Baergen, Karryn Carnes and Bob Bryant at the Employee Awards Ceremony April 18. As we say farewell to our seniors in a few short weeks, we will also be saying our goodbyes to some faculty and staff who have recently announced their plans to retire or to pursue other opportunities…

School safety has been a big topic in the news following the tragic Parkland, Florida school shooting in February. San Marcos Academy is not taking the potential threats of this world lightly. It is one of our top priorities at SMA to keep students safe while they are on our campus. Over the past three…

You may be wondering how the new tax reform law will affect you and your family. There are several changes that will likely affect you, but I will limit my discussion to only one of the changes: how your family could benefit from a 529 plan. First, let me explain what a 529 plan is,…

Letter to the Academy Staff and Faculty from President Jimmie W. Scott: During the January 18, 2018 meeting of the Academy Board of Trustees, I announced my decision to retire as president of the Academy. This decision was the result of much prayer as I sought God’s leadership and direction. The trustees appointed a search…

As the initial speaker in the 2018 San Marcos Academy-Texas State University Distinguished Lecture Series, Garry L. White, C.C.P., CISSP, PhD., will talk with students and guests about “phishing” and how a simple phishing email can lead to serious computer/information breaches. Dr. White, an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Information Systems and Quantitative…

Teacher training is something San Marcos Academy takes very seriously. To ensure the the quality and professionalism of faculty members, SMA has created and is now implementing a unique teacher training course that utilizes proven materials developed by AdvancED, the parent organization of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Of the 34,000 AdvancED…