Office of College Counseling
2016–17 College PRofile
838 Academy Dr.
Solana Beach, CA 92075
T 858.755.8900
F 858.755.2480
www.sfcs.net
CEEB# 052741
The School & Community
Founded in 1977, Santa Fe Christian Schools is a coeducational independent college preparatory day school
located within the highly competitive San Dieguito School District. The school is comprised of a Lower,
Middle, and Upper School which serves 1,015 students in Kindergarten through 12th grade from the coastal
areas of northern San Diego. The school offers $1.6 million in tuition assistance to approximately 23% of
our students annually. Over 94% of Santa Fe Christian’s teaching faculty have advanced degrees, teaching
credentials or both. Our teaching faculty have an average tenure of 10 years.
Administration
Tom R. Bennett, Ph. D.
Head of Schools
Matt Hannan
Upper School Principal
Pamela Oden
Assistant Principal
Counselors
Nancy Olah
A–F
858.755.8900 x1012
[email protected]
Jeralyn Johns G–O
858.755.8900 x1016
[email protected]
Steve Strimple P–Z
858.755.8900 x1015
[email protected]
Elizabeth Arthur Assistant
858.755.8900 x1079
[email protected]
Evelyn Huey Assistant
858.755.8900 x1024
[email protected]
Registrar
Julie Brown
858.755.8900 x1019
[email protected]
Accreditation
Accredited by the Western
Association of Schools and
Colleges (WASC) as well as the
Association of Christian Schools
International (ACSI).
Student Commitment
Students seeking admission are evaluated on past academic achievement (as indicated in transcripts from
the applicant’s previous school and by letters of recommendation); ability (as evidenced by standardized
achievement tests); and a personal interview with the applicant and his or her parents. Applicants must
score average, or above average, on the ISEE and show themselves to be an independent learner with the
ability to be successful in a traditional classroom environment. Christian faith and strong character must
be evidenced.
Advance Placement & Honors Courses
SFCS offers 17 AP courses and nine Honors courses. The school does not limit the number of Honors or AP
classes a student can take each year. AP students must sit for the AP exam in May.
Advance Placement
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science Principles*
English Language & Composition
English Literature & Composition
French Language
Government
Music Theory*
Physics C: Mechanics*
Spanish Language
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
Studio Art: 2-D Design
U.S. History
World History
*AP Comp. Science Principles /AP Physics C: Mechanics newly offered; Music Theory not offered 2014-2015 or 2015-2016
Honors
Advanced Math: Theory & Proof
Algebra II
Art Advanced
Biology
Chamber Chorale
Chemistry
English I
English II
Pre-Calculus
2016 – 2017 Graduation Requirements
Students take at least five core courses and two electives each year, totaling 260 credits minimum.
Each full-year course is 10 credits.
Bible
English
Mathematics*
Science**
Social Studies
6 semesters
8 semesters
6 semesters
6 semesters
6 semesters
Foreign Language
VPA/Practical Arts***
Physical Education
Health
Core Elective
4 semesters
4 semesters
4 semesters
1 quarter
2 semesters
*Through Algebra II required
**Biology, Chemistry plus one required
***One year VPA plus one VPA or Practical Art
Mission Statement 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. Our vision is to
seek to honor God by preparing Christian leaders of tomorrow to serve the Lord Jesus Christ.
Class Rank & Grading
Class of 2017
Santa Fe Christian does not compute class rank. The school operates on
a semester basis with grades issued at six week intervals. Grade point
average is based on all courses taken at Santa Fe Christian (except Art
Lab, Library Aide and Strength & Conditioning).
Students: 124
Total Upper School Students (9 –12): 448
AP/Honors
A
89.5 and above
4.0
5.0
B
79.5 and above
3.0
4.0
C
69.5 and above
2.0
3.0
D
59.5 and above
1.0
1.0
F
59.4 and below 0.0
0.0
Class of 2016 Test Results*
Students: 96
Total Upper School Students (9 –12): 425
100% attending college
96% four-year college / 4% two-year
53% attending college out-of-state
Class of 2017 GPA Distribution
50
Number of Students
Letter GradeNumerical ValueRegular
PSAT/NMSQT
National Merit Scholarship Competition
Class of 2017 Commended: 1
40
30
20
10
0
4.6+
4.5-4.59
4.25-4.49
4.0-4.24
3.5-3.99
3.0-3.49
2.5-2.99
GPA based on 9th – 11th grade, WEIGHTED
SAT
Mid – 50% Mean
Critical Reading
510 – 630
575
Mathematics 530 – 650
597
CIF Athletics
Writing
520 – 640
579
ACT
Mid – 50% Mean
SFCS fields 22 CIF teams, in diverse sports, competing in the San Diego
Section of the California Interscholastic Federation. Teams include
boys’ and girls’ varsity: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf,
lacrosse, soccer, softball, swim, tennis, track & field, volleyball and
water polo.
English 24 – 31
27.7
Math 23 – 29
26.0
Reading
24 – 32
27.7
Science
23 – 29
25.5
Composite
23 – 31
26.9
Advanced Placement (AP)*
May 2016 Administration
Students enrolled in AP classes
216
Exams administered 485
Exams with score of “3” or higher
386
80% AP pass rate
AP Awards
AP Scholar
33
AP Scholar with Honor
23
AP Scholar w/Distinction
30
National Scholar
3
International Diploma
1
*Sources: 2016 College-Bound Seniors Profile of SAT Testers at Your School,
The College Board; 2016 ACT College Readiness Letter; 2016 National Merit
Scholarship Program; 2016 Advanced Placement Program, The College Board.
State, CIF and League Championships & Awards (2013 – 2016):
2016 CIF Division I Champions Boys’ Lacrosse
2016 CIF Division III Champions Boys’ Golf
2016 Coastal League Champions Boys’ Baseball
2016 Coastal League Champions Football
2016 Pacific League Champions Girls’ Softball
2016 Pacific League Champions Girls’ Tennis
2015 Pacific League Champions Boys’ Tennis
2015 Pacific League Champions Girls’ Tennis
2015 Coastal League Co-Champions Girls’ Soccer
2014 Pacific League Champions Boys’ Tennis
2014 Pacific League Champions Girls’ Tennis
2014 Coastal League Champs Boys’ Baseball
2013 Coastal League Champs Girls’ Lacrosse
Discipline Reporting Policy Santa Fe Christian Schools recognizes high school
as a time for personal maturity and spiritual growth where students may make
mistakes. As a private, Christian school with high standards for student conduct
and behavior, students who are engaged in severe or repeated discipline issues
are unable to graduate from SFCS. If a student has graduated from SFCS, his
or her behavior is considered to be in good standing and without deficiency;
any discipline related issues were resolved through corrective actions. Serious,
severe, or repeated discipline issues result in dismissal from, or exclusion from
reenrolling at SFCS. It is therefore the practice of SFCS that discipline records are
not to be reported to colleges and universities. Administration reserves the right
to allow reporting to colleges and universities for specific circumstances or when
necessary.
College Matriculations & Acceptances 2012 – 2016
Santa Fe Christian students were accepted to, and are attending, the following colleges and universities:
Abilene Christian University
University of Alabama
The American University of Paris
Arizona State University
University of Arizona
Auburn University
Augsburg College
Augustana College
Austin College
Azusa Pacific University
Bard College
Baylor University
Belhaven University
Belmont University
Bentley University
Berklee College of Music
Bethel University – MN
Biola University
Birmingham Southern University
Boise State University
Boston College
Boston University
Brandeis University
Bryant University
Bucknell University
Butler University
Caldwell University
California Baptist University
California Institute of Technology
California Lutheran University
California Poly State University:
Pomona, San Luis Obispo
California State University: Channel
Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills,
East Bay, Fresno, Fullerton, Humboldt,
Long Beach, Maritime, Monterey Bay,
Northridge, Sacramento, San Diego,
San Francisco, San Jose, San Marcos,
Sonoma, Stanislaus
Calvin College
Carnegie Mellon University
Carthage College
Case Western Reserve University
Cedarville University
University of Central Florida
Centre College
Chapman University
Charleston Southern University
College of Charleston
University of Chicago
Christopher Newport University
University of Cincinnati
Claremont McKenna College
Clemson University
University of Colorado at Boulder,
Colorado Springs, Denver
Colorado Christian University
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Concordia University – Irvine
Concordia University Wisconsin
Connecticut College
Cornell University
Cornish College of the Arts
Creighton University
Dallas Baptist University
Dartmouth College
Davidson College
University of Delaware
Denison University
University of Denver
DePaul University
Dordt College
Drexel University
Duke University
Duquesne University
Earlham College
Eckerd College
Elon University
Embry–Riddle Aero University
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Emory University
Florida State University
University of Florida
Fordham University
Furman University
George Fox University
The George Washington University
Georgetown University
Georgia Institute of Technology
The University of Georgia
Gettysburg College
Gonzaga University
Gordon College
Grand Canyon University
Grinnell College
Hamilton College - NY
Hamline University
University of Hartford
Harvard University
Harvey Mudd College
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hawaii Pacific University
High Point University
Hillsdale College
Hofstra University
Holy Cross College
Hope College
University of Idaho
University of Ill. Urbana Champaign
Indiana University at Bloomington
Indiana Wesleyan University
Iowa State University
The University of Iowa
Ithaca College
James Madison University
Johns Hopkins University
Juniata College
Kansas State University
University of Kansas
Kent State University
University of Kentucky
Kings College
University of La Verne
Lafayette College
Laguna College of Art & Design
Lake Forest College
Lehigh University
Lewis & Clark College
Liberty University
Linfield College
Lipscomb University
Louisiana State University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University New Orleans
Marian University
Marquette University
Marshall University
University of Maryland
Massachusetts Institute of Tech
University of Massachusetts
Master’s College and Seminary
Menlo College
Miami University, Oxford
University of Miami
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
Mississippi State University
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri Columbia
Montana State University
The University of Montana
University of Nebraska
University of Nevada, Reno
University of New Hampshire
University of New Mexico
New York University
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, Wilmington
North Carolina State University
North Central College
North Park University
University of North Texas
Northeastern University
Northern Arizona University
University of Northern Colorado
Northwestern University
University of Notre Dame
Occidental College
Ohio Wesleyan University
Oklahoma Baptist University
University of Oklahoma
Olivet Nazarene University
Oral Roberts University
Oregon State University
University of Oregon
Otis College of Art and Design
Pacific Lutheran University
University of the Pacific
Pennsylvania State University
University of Pennsylvania
Pepperdine University
University of Pittsburgh
Pitzer College
Point Loma Nazarene Univ
Portland State University
University of Portland
Princeton University
University of Puget Sound
Purdue University
University of Redlands
Regis University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rice University
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
Rose–Hulman Inst. of Tech
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Saint John’s University
Saint Louis University
Saint Mary’s College of California
Savannah Coll. of Art & Design
Samford University
University of San Diego
University of San Francisco
Santa Clara University
Sewanee: The University of the So.
Scripps College
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
Seton Hall University
Southern Utah University
University of South Carolina
Southern Adventist University
University of Southern California
Southern Methodist University
Southern Oregon University
St. John’s University
St. Olaf College
University of St. Thomas
Stanford University
Stephens College
Stetson University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Suffolk University
Syracuse University
Tabor College
The University of Tampa
Taylor University
Texas A&M University
Texas Christian University
Texas Tech University
The University of Texas, Austin
The New School – E. Lang College
The Ohio State University
Trinity College
Trinity University
Tulane University
U.S. Air Force Academy
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
U.S. Military Academy - Army
Ursinus College
Utah State University
University of St. Andrews
University of Utah
Valparaiso University
Vanderbilt University
Vanguard University of So Cal.
Vassar College
University of Vermont
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
University of California at: Berkeley,
Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced,
Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara,
Santa Cruz
University of Virginia
Wagner College
Wake Forest University
Washington and Lee University
Washington College
Washington State University
Washington University in St. Louis
University of Washington
Westmont College
Wheaton College IL
Whittier College
Whitworth University
Willamette University
College of William and Mary
William Woods University
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Woodbury University
The College of Wooster
Xavier University
Yale University