FAQs

Q: How does Santa Fe Christian Schools make decisions on applicants?

Our goal at Santa Fe Christian Schools is to match students/families with our school mission statement by evaluating applicants on the spiritual,academic and behavioral requirements identified in the Admissions criteria. "The mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools is to partner with Christian parents within a Bible-based community 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". Admissions criteria can be found here.

Q: How much weight does the Admission Committee give to test scores?

The Admission Committee evaluates a student's potential academic success based on the application in its entirety. We take grades, behavior record, teacher/pastor recommendations, standardized test scores, entrance assessment and the family interview all into account.

Q: Where do your graduates attend college?

100% of our graduates attend college. The Class of 2012 (86 students) received 430 acceptances to 144 different schools and over $13 million in scholarships. A complete list of college acceptances for 2012 can be found here.

Q: What is the average class size?

The average classroom size from grades K-12 is 20 students per class. With only 20 students per class, our dedicated and qualified teachers can inspire, challenge, and build relationships with each student.

Q: Do students wear a uniform?

Yes. Santa Fe Christian students wear uniforms. At this time the schools uses Mills Uniform Company as its uniform provider. More information can be found here our on-line uniform provider.

Q: What is the minimum age to begin kindergarten?

Children must be 5 years of age by September 1.

Q: Do you have a bus service?

Yes. We currently run convenient 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, Scripps Ranch, UTC and La Jolla.

Q: Is there a preschool?

Yes, we are a Pre-Kindergarten – 12th grade Christian school. Our preschool is located on the Encinitas campus at 845 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 Phone: 760-753-4952 Children must be 3 years of age by September 1st. More information about our preschool can be found here.

Q: Does Santa Fe Christian offer financial assistance?

Yes. It is the desire of Santa Fe Christian Schools to make Christian education accessible to many. In the past five years, SFCS has disbursed 5.1 million in tuition assistance and we remain committed to providing financial support through several need-based programs. Applications for tuition grants are available through the Finance Office at 858-755-8900 ext. 1061. More information on financial assistance can be found here

Q: What is the Eagle Scholarship?

The SFCS Eagle Scholarship provides funding for tuition, books, uniforms, athletic fees, and field trips for up to four years. Expenses associated with optional mission trips are not included. Scholarships are renewable up to four years provided that a student maintains a 3.7 or greater cumulative grade point average and has continued financial need.

Santa Fe Christian offers one Eagle Scholarship per year.

The scholarship will be awarded to a 9th grader who is new to SFCS. New students must be accepted by the admissions committee to be eligible to receive the SFCS Eagle Scholarship.

Santa Fe Christian Schools is operated on a non-discriminatory basis, and no one shall be excluded from this scholarship on the basis of race, color, or national origin.

Each applicant must satisfy the admissions criteria for a Santa Fe Christian Schools “mission match” – academically, spiritually, behaviorally, and financially. SFCS Eagle Scholarships are based on outstanding academics, deep personal faith and strong character.

• Academic and intellectual promise (GPA, entrance test scores, and writing sample).
• Personal faith in Jesus Christ (personal testimony and references).
• Demonstrated leadership and character (co-curricular activities, community service, and references).
• Financial need (determined by FAST, an independent needs assessment agency).

While receipt of an award for one year is not a guarantee that the scholarship will be renewed, our expectation is that the scholarship will follow the recipient through all 4 years of high school. Recipients of this scholarship are eligible to have the scholarship renewed annually based on grades, conduct, involvement in SFCS, and continuing financial need.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Students must complete the SFCS admissions application and the tuition grant application first. Once these 2 steps are completed, students are eligible to submit an application, personal testimony and references for the scholarship. The applications will be reviewed by an SFCS Scholarship Committee comprised of administrators and faculty. A set of finalists (6 students) will be selected for a Finalist Interview with the SFCS Scholarship Committee. The Head of Schools and SFCS Scholarship Committee will make all final selections. Only students who are accepted by the admissions committee are eligible for the SFCS Scholarship.

The scholarship applications must be received by the Admissions Office on or before February 1, 2011. Remember that an individual must be accepted for admittance to be eligible to receive the SFCS Eagle Scholarship. Scholarship applicants must complete the tuition grant paperwork also. However, please do not wait for the admissions decision before submitting the SFCS Scholarship application.

Applicants will be notified no later than mid March.

SFCS Eagle Scholarship Applications can  be found here