Middle School Profile

School Code
052741

ADMINISTRATION
Head of School: Tom Bennett PhD
Principal: Mr. Dave Seidman
Assistant Athletic Director: Mr. Chad Bickley
Registrar: Mrs. Julie Brown

Location
Solana Beach is in San Diego's coastal North County, surrounded by residential and growing business communities.

Mission
The mission of Santa Fe Christian Schools is to partner with Christian parents within a Bible-based community, in order 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.

Accreditation/Affiliation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges; Association of Christian Schools International; National and Western Association of College Admission Counselors.

Academic Program
Core Academics

Sixth Grade
Math 6 or Math 6 Honors*
English 6 or English 6 Honors*
Social Studies 6
Earth Science 6
Bible 6
Physical Education
Elective

 

 Seventh Grade
Pre Algebra A or Pre Algebra B*
English 7 or English 7 Honors*
Language Arts 7
World History 7
Life Science 7
Bible 7 /Elective
Physical Education

Eighth Grade
Pre Algebra B or Algebra I* **
English 8 or English 8 Honors*
US History 8
Physical Science 8
Bible/Elective
Physical Education
Elective
Electives

Elective Wheel (art, computer, drama, music)
Band

 

 

 

*Students who demonstrate excellence in math and English as evidenced in their academic performance and Stanford Achievement Tests will be considered for advancement.

Art
Band
Choir
Digital Imagery
Digital Production
Digital Yearbook
Drama

Art
Band
Choir
Digital Imagery
Digital Production
Digital Yearbook
Drama
French I**
Spanish I**

** Algebra I, French I and Spanish I are college preparatory classes. Students taking a college preparatory class in Middle School must understand that a grade of B or better and teacher approval is required to continue on to the next level in Upper School. Also, students are required to complete two years of a modern language in Upper School for graduation. This is in addition to the year taken in Middle School.

Curricular Distinctive
Santa Fe Christian Schools teaches all disciplines with a commitment to direct students to the truth. We believe that all truth is God’s truth and all our instruction centers on this belief. Bible classes cover Old and New Testament history, foundations of the faith and world philosophies. The SFC Middle School is committed to providing a Christ centered, academically challenging, college preparatory education.

Academic Requirements
All students must maintain a minimum 2.3 Grade Point Average in order to remain a student at SFC. Students falling below a 2.3 are placed on academic probation for a semester.

Grading

Letter Grade
Numerical Range
Regular Courses
A
89.5 - 100
4.0
B
79.5 - 89.4
3.0
C
69.5 - 79.4
2.0
D
59.5 - 69.4
1.0
F
Below 59.4 0
(59.5 and above is passing)

Student Body
Kindergarten through Grade 12 : 952
Middle School Grades 6 - 8 : 302
Eighth Grade Class : 98
Middle School Student/Teacher Ratio (average class size is 20) 17:1

Community Service Requirement
Community service hours are required of all SFC MS students grades 6 through 8.
· Eighth Graders - 10 hours for one semester
· Seventh Graders - 8 hours for one semester
· Sixth Graders - 3 hours per semester

Calendar
Thirty-six weeks, 2 18-week semesters; 6 term grading system.

Daily Schedule
7:50AM - 2:40 PM Monday-Thursday. Friday, 7:50 AM-1:45 PM. Each day there are six periods of 55 minutes in length.

Chapel Program
Every Thursday throughout the school year, the students are challenged to grow in their faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Communication
To keep parents informed weekly, the middle school publishes The Bridge, which is distributed to students to be given to parents. In addition, students and parents may access the school’s website at www.sfcs.net for current and past editions of The Bridge.

Parent Advisory Council
The Middle School Parent Advisory Council is a group of committed Christian volunteers who serve to advise, encourage, and provide support for the staff, students, and parents involved at SFC.

Student Council
Leadership training is a vital aspect at Santa Fe Christian Schools. Students grades 6-8 are elected and participate in the Student Council.

Athletics
SFC is a member of the Southcoast Middle School League. Bishops, La Jolla Country Day, Francis Parker, Horizon Christian, Christian, Tri-City Christian, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe, and the San Diego Jewish Academy are the other nine members.

Fall Sports
Boys' Flag Football
Girls' Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country

 Winter Sports
Boys' Basketball
Girls' Softball
Boys' Soccer
Girls' Soccer
Boys' Wrestling		 Spring Sports
Coed Tennis
Girls' Basketball
Co-ed Golf
Co-ed Tennis

6th Grade Camp
Each year, the 6th grade students attend a one-week camp at Indian Hills. This camp is designed to integrate the students’ faith and knowledge in Jesus Christ as they study God’s creation.

8th Grade Retreat
Each year, the 8th grade students take a three-day and two-night retreat designed to help them grow in their faith and knowledge in Jesus Christ.

8th Grade Washington, DC Trip
Each year, the school takes eighth grade students for a week-long trip to the east coast. Eligible students must have a 2.75 GPA, favorable citizenship marks, and must be in good standing with the school. The cost of the trip is approximately $1500.