ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grades K - 5

Santa Fe Christian Elementary

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Inspiring a Love of Learning

Why Santa Fe Christian Schools?

Lifelong learning begins here. Using hands-on, interactive lessons, our teachers engage each student at their level. Our elementary program involves even our youngest students in physical education, the arts, and community outreach – enabling them to begin exploring their passions. The Elementary School fosters a child’s natural eagerness to learn and stimulates their innate curiosity. It’s a place that instills a love of learning, plus models the love of Jesus Christ.

Curriculum Overview

Small Class Size

20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Specialty Classes & Programs

Spanish, Art, Music, P.E. and Science

Recess & Lunchtime Structure

Loving, Safe Community to Play

Character Development

Practical Skills in Social Graces

Small Class Size

20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Specialty Classes & Programs

Spanish, Art, Music, P.E. and Science

Recess & Lunchtime Structure

Loving, Safe Community to Play

Character Development

Practical Skills in Social Graces

Elementary Curriculum

SFC’s elementary curriculum is dedicated to nurturing the values that lay the foundation for your child’s success. With our small classes, students are loved and known by their teacher and peers. Our program introduces students to specialty classes like fine art and Spanish as well as other extracurriculars.

Character training is another important element of our elementary curriculum. Students are organized into small groups led by staff members that meet regularly throughout the year. In these groups, students foster relationships and have mentorship opportunities at various development levels.

Meet the Teachers

Sandra Kim, Kindergarten

Sandra Kim graduated from the University of California, Riverside and continued her academic pursuits at Teachers College, Columbia University, earning a Masters of Art in Elementary Education. With over two decades of teaching experience, Sandra temporarily paused her career in 2008 to focus on raising her daughter, Samantha, before joyfully returning to the classroom in 2015. Sandra is blessed to be part of the SFC community and finds this job an answer to many prayers for her family.

Anadara Arnold, Music

After graduating Carlsbad High School, she went to Syracuse University where she majored in Music with an emphasis in Vocal Performance. As a singer-songwriter and worship leader, Anadara wrote and recorded music in Nashville Tennessee where she was a signed recording artist with Spring Hill Worship. Her songs won Praise and Worship Song of the Year in the 2018 GMA Covenant Awards and First Place in the International Songwriting Competition in 2009 for Gospel/Christian Music. Her passion for music and mentoring children led her to begin teaching over 13 years ago and she has since taught elementary aged students in Nashville, Hawaii and back home in Southern California.

“My kids want to go to school every day and they love it.”

— Parent of a 2nd grader

“I appreciate SFC’s efforts to know each child individually, their hearts, their giftings, and strengths and weaknesses. My heart feels peace that SFC is an extension of the family and they make every effort to nurture their hearts for Jesus.”

— Parent of 1st, 4th and 5th grader

“Becoming a part of Santa Fe Christian has had a profound impact on our family. We feel blessed beyond measure to have a school and a community that wholeheartedly embraces the core belief that Christ is at the center of everything.”

— Parent of a 1st grader

Inside look at our Elementary School

Elementary School Questions

Are there extracurricular activities during the school day?

Yes, students attend Spanish, PE, art, music, and the STEM lab regularly each week.

Are there enrichment opportunities after school?

We offer enrichment after-school programs such as monart, karate, and robotics.

Is there a volunteer requirement for parents?

No, we do not require a set number of service hours, but there are plenty of opportunities to support teachers and the school for interested parents.

How much technology do students use?

Kindergarten use very little. First through fifth grade use school-provided chrome books for presentations, some reading groups, and participate in in-class computer time to teach students how to be good digital citizens.

Do students attend chapel every week?

Yes, kindergarten through fifth grade have their own chapel time once a week. Parents are always welcome to join.

Your journey starts here

We have a number of options to help you and your child get to know us. For more information about our faith-based curriculum, and why parents and students love us, continue to explore our website. Or if you are ready to start your journey, you can do it here.