SFC Admissions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the school make decisions
on applicants?
Santa Fe Christian Schools' goal is to match students/families
with our school mission statement: "The mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools
is to partner with Christian parents to disciple students to embrace biblical
truth, strive for academic excellence, and model Christ-like leadership to
influence their homes, churches, and communities for Christ". With this in
mind, the SFC Admissions Committee meets and decides on future students with
emphasis on our spiritual, academic and behavioral requirements. Additional
admissions criteria
can
be found here.
Q: What are the Admissions Policy
and Procedures?
Q: How much weight does the Admission
Committee give to test scores?
Test scores are one aspect of the admissions process. The committee looks at the entrance exam as well as the student's past standardized test scores to form a picture of the student's academic ability. The committee reviews the entire student profile, based on the materials required for admissions.
Q: What does a complete student
SFC application entail?
Application
Complete the application and submit to admissions office with the application fee. Application deadline: Febuary 1.
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
$125 for grades K-12. The application is not complete without the application fee. Please make checks payable to Santa Fe Christian Schools.
Entrance Exams
Required for all SFCS applicants. Test appointments are scheduled through
the admissions office. Information about entrance exams and testing schedule
can
be found here.
Teacher and Administrator Evaluation
Teacher and Administrator evaluation forms must be given to the applicant's teachers and administrator at his/her current school. The school then forwards the completed evaluations directly to Santa Fe Christian Schools.
Pastor Recommendation
Form must be completed by your pastor, pastoral staff member, youth director, Sunday school teacher, Bible study leader or elder.
Parent and Student Interviews
Parent interviews are required for parents of students applying to grades K-12. Both parents are required to be present. Applicant families will be contacted to schedule a meeting date and time.
Student Questionnaire
Students applying for grades 6-12 only must complete this form.
Parent Questionnaire
To be completed by the parents, one per family.
Copy of a government issued ID (Driver's License, State Issued ID Card)
Photograph
Submit one family photo and identify applicant.
Birth Certificate
A copy of the child's birth certificate is required for all applicants.
Report Card/Transcript
A copy of the student's most recent and previous grade's report cards must be included with the student's application. Students applying for grades 10-12 must supply their unofficial high school transcript.
Standardized Testing
Please submit a copy of recent test results.
Immunization Record
Please submit a copy of the applicant's current immunization record.
Admissions Checklist
An admissions checklist can
be found here.
Q: What is the tuition?
Q: What is your school calendar?
Q: Where do your graduates attend
college?
100% of 2009 SFCS graduates attend college or university. 93% are enrolled at 4 year colleges.
A complete list of college acceptances for 2009
can
be found here.
Q: Are we required to purchase
text books?
Q: What is the average class size?
The average classroom size from grades K-12 is approx. 20 kids per class.
Q: What is the minimum age to
begin kindergarten?
Children must be 5 years of age by Sept. 1.
Q: Is there a preschool?
Yes, we are a Pre-K thru 12 grade Christian school. Our preschool is located
at 845 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas, phone number 760-753-4952. More information
about our preschool
can
be found here.
Q: What is the minimum age to
begin preschool?
Children must be 3 years of age by Sept. 1 and potty-trained.
Q: Are there school uniforms?
Q: Do you have a bus service?
Yes. We currently run bus routes to the following areas: Aviara, Carlsbad,
Carmel Mountain, Carmel Valley, Del Mar, Encinitas, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, Leucadia, Olivenhain, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, Santa Luz, and Scripps Ranch.
Additional bus transportation information
can
be found here. NEW for Fall 2010!! Transportation to UTC and La Jolla.
Q: Do you offer tuition grants?
Yes. Applications for tuition grants are available through the Business Office at 858-755-8900 ext. 1061. We are currently accepting applications.
Q: What are driving directions
to your school?
I-5 to Lomas Santa Fe Dr. in Solana Beach. Go west to Stevens Ave, south to Academy Drive, and east on Academy to the entrances of the school. West entrance is main entrance. East entrance is mainly for lower school.