Let Me Be the First to Welcome You to SFC!
We are so glad you have joined us. You will soon find that we are truly an extraordinary school with incredible teachers and coaches. We are dedicated to expanding minds, building faith, and preparing students to be the Christian leaders of tomorrow.
Rod Gilbert Head of Schools
Board of Directors (2024-2025)
Rod Gilbert, HEAD OF SCHOOLS
Blake Bolton, CHAIR
Michael Burer
Rachelle Costa, SECRETARY
Steve Huffman
Danielle Kruger
Marc McBride
Candyce Miles
Cara Miller
Kurt Rayners, TREASURER
Katherine Schoneman
Janean Stripe
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.
Statement of Faith
WE BELIEVE the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
WE BELIEVE there is only one God eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
WE BELIEVE in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, and His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His Ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
WE BELIEVE that salvation is by grace alone through faith, apart from works, by the merit of the shed blood of Christ, and that the bornagain believer is eternally secure in Christ.
WE BELIEVE in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
WE BELIEVE in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE BELIEVE in the ministry of the Holy Spirit by indwelling the Christian, enabling him to live a Godly life.
WE BELIEVE in the individual priesthood of the believer.
The Santa Fe Way
OUR CORE VALUES of Scholarship, Mentorship, Companionship, Stewardship, and Worship flow out of our love for Christ, inspiring “The Santa Fe Way.” We produced The Santa Fe Way Prayer Journal, a daily prayer guide based on our core values, to prompt you in your own conversation with the Lord. Download your copy!
PRAYER JOURNAL
The Santa Fe Way
A Brief History
SANTA FE CHRISTIAN has a rich history dating back to 1937. Originally developed as a California motel resort called The Las Flores Inn, it was comprised of 50 rooms and a swimming pool. The inn was a sought-after location for the Hollywood elite attending the Del Mar races. However, during WWII the fairgrounds became a B-17 manufacturing plant and the inn fell into disrepair. In 1958, the San Diego Military Academy purchased the resort and converted the rooms into cadet barracks. The Academy grew and in 1962 they built a chapel with offices.
IN 1977, Christian Unified, looking for a North County campus, purchased the land from the Academy and reopened as Santa Fe Christian School. The first class of SFC seniors graduated in 1978. Suddenly, in 1985, Christian Unified notified parents that due to financial reasons, they would be closing the school and selling the property. Thankfully, this was not the end of our story.
IN AN ACT OF FAITH, courage, and dedication, the parents of SFC rallied together to keep the doors open. With their love of the school and trust in the Lord, they were able
to reopen as Santa Fe Christian Community School, rehire teachers, acquire the necessary equipment, and reinstate CIF sports.
THEN SFC purchased the 17-acre Solana Beach property where it continues to serve as a light on the hill.
TODAY, we are a school of nearly 1,100 students representing a total of 698 families with a mission of building Christian leaders of tomorrow.
SFC PROVIDES PARENTS with many opportunities to serve and utilize their leadership gifts! Men of SFC, Women of SFC, Development, Admissions, service teams, room parents, coaches, and classroom volunteers all offer great opportunities for service.
Wondering where you can serve? Ask your school administrative assistant for suggestions.
Volunteer Opportunities
Admissions Ambassadors
Share your love of Santa Fe Christian by joining a team of parents that help admissions by connecting with prospective families in various ways. Ambassadors lead campus tours, explain the SFC experience, and welcome families to the community. For more information contact admissions@sfcs.net.
Adopt a Senior in Prayer Ministry
Adopt a Senior is a wonderful way to support our 12th grade students and their families as they complete their final year at SFC. This behind-the-scenes ministry lifts up every SFC Senior in prayer. For more information please contact adoptasenior@sfcs.net.
Development
Make a difference by being a part of raising funds for our school. October is the beginning of the Annual Giving Drive where you can volunteer as a Giving Captain. Volunteering in this capacity is easy, rewarding, and can be done from home. In April, there are opportunities to serve at the Auction. Annual Giving and the Auction are the only fundraising efforts we do at SFC. For more information, contact rforougi@sfcs.net.
School
Each school division has a team of parents who coordinate volunteer needs and assist with school events. If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact jluther@sfcs.net for Elementary School, tking@sfcs.net for Middle School, or ktaylor@sfcs.net for High School.
Women of SFC
Women of SFC desire to connect and deepen the faith of every woman in the SFC community. The Women of SFC gather for breakfast and an encouraging message monthly. Additionally, women are given the opportunity to join Mentor360! where current SFC moms are paired with seasoned moms for one-on-one mentorship. And, Moms in Prayer is open to all moms of SFC students. If you have any questions regarding Women of SFC, please contact womenofsfc@sfcs.net
Men of SFC
Men of SFC aim to connect SFC dads and build a community of godly men and serve our school in a Christ-like fashion. They gather once a month to hear an uplifting message, be inspired, socialize and eat! There is an opportunity for all dads to participate in the Dad’s Dawn Patrol, which helps manage the drop-off process. For more information, contact menofsfc@sfcs.net
ACCREDITATION – SFC is accredited by ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International), WASC ( Western Association of Schools and Colleges), CESA (Council on Educational Standards and Accountability), and by ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability).
ANNUAL GIVING – Each year we ask all our families to prayerfully make a gift of any size to SFC. Your annual financial gifts over and above tuition and fees allow us to provide a higher quality experience for our students. These gifts support financial assistance, state-of-the-art safety and security, excellence in curriculum, and teacher development.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS – The Board of Directors aims to protect, advance, and promote the Mission and Vision of SFC. Learn more about our Board on MySchoolApp.
CHAPEL – At SFC, faith is an integral part of everything. Since God is the author of all things, SFC students have an opportunity to glorify, honor, and praise Him through participation in the school’s chapel program. Students in Elementary, Middle, and High School attend chapel weekly, and sessions focus on the specific needs of each age group. Typically, there are inspirational speakers, a time for worship, and prayer.
CHRISTMAS GALA – This traditional SFC event is a beautiful and festive celebration created as a thank you to those who donate or pledge $3000 or more to our Annual Giving Drive. It’s a perfect way to launch into the Christmas season!
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS – These courses are a great way for students to explore interests, develop new athletic skills, or ensure an academic pathway. Throughout the school year, there are a variety of after-school enrichment programs for our K-5th graders. We offer a selection of fun courses to extend your child’s learning experience. Contact Kelly Whitton at kwhitton@sfcs.net for more information.
GLOBAL MINISTRY AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
– The primary objective of our Global Ministry and Community Partnerships is to glorify God as we mentor students in spiritual formation: fellowship, study, service, prayer, and sharing faith. Additionally, we hope our students develop empathy and build cross cultural connections, learning from the cultures and communities we seek to serve as well as from our fellow team members. In years past, our students have partnered with organizations locally and internationally. They have worked in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Iceland, Israel, Italy, Nepal, Peru, Rwanda, Thailand, Uganda, Arizona, Kentucky, Texas, and San Diego.
MEMBER – A SFC Member is a Christian parent or guardian of a current SFC student. Each family designates one person who will represent their family as the voting Member each year. If a person is not designated, the default Member is the financially responsible person. There is only one Member per family. Annually, in the month of May, Members cast votes for open seats on the Board of Directors.
QUAD – The center or hub of the High School and Middle School campuses.
RETREATS – Grade level retreats model for students the priority to occasionally step away from daily routines in order to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus. All retreats are similar in goals yet each one is unique. Friendships with peers and faculty are transformed and strengthened, the class becomes united, and most importantly, the students grow in their faith.
SENIOR BUSINESS WEEK – This is the culmination of our senior students’ year-end Economics project. Students work in teams and are tasked to develop viable businesses that include methodology, metrics, and processes. They work in teams and eventually invite the entire school community to visit their “business” at Senior Business Week. Funds raised by the students are donated to the school as the Senior Class Gift.
SFCtv – The production of these broadcasts is 100% student-run and includes livestream of sports, special events, and Chapel. During the football season, the crew of nearly 20 High School students produce, direct, and live-stream every football game. Also, two sideline reporters are actively providing insights and interviews throughout the game. Visit sfcs.net or Vimeo to watch a livestream.
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student Council, Associated Study Body (ASB), Leadership Academy – Students are given many opportunities to develop leadership skills. Student Council is available for those in the Elementary and Middle School. ASB is a team of elected High School student leaders that represent the student body, coordinate various initiatives, and plan community events and activities for the High School to help foster community on campus. Nearly half the student body of Santa Fe Christian’s High School participates in the Leadership Academy via Athletics.
STUDENT TUITION ENDOWMENT (STE) –It is the desire of SFC that every qualified, mission-appropriate student is given the opportunity to attend the school. Families may be awarded tuition assistance based on a demonstrated financial need. Through this endowment, SFC is making a generational commitment to our mission and core values and cultivating a vision that extends beyond the present moment. The STE is a way of investing in a future that will continue to benefit generations to come!
SPIRITWEAR FRIDAYS – Fridays are full of school spirit! Students are encouraged to wear spiritwear tops with either jeans or uniform bottoms.
Purchase athletic spiritwear through BSN Sideline Sports sideline.bsnsports.com and lifestyle spiritwear at sfcspiritwear.sfcs.net.
THE NEST – The official student fan section at SFC. Watch as SFC spirit comes alive during games and student events to cheer on our school. Check out @thenest_sfc on Instagram where you’ll find the Nest dress theme for each game. Go Eagles!
VETERANS CELEBRATION – SFC hosts a special annual celebration to honor our US military Veterans for their service. At this annual community-wide event, SFC families, grandparents, and friends are invited to come enjoy and partake in celebrating our heroic Veterans.
SFC Logos
Academic Spirit Eagle/SFC Accent
Mascot Eagle
SFC Colors
Primary: Red and White
Secondary: Gold and Black
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School Verse – ISAIAH 40:31
…but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Alma Mater
There is a school with purpose High on a hill by the sea Home of the Santa Fe Eagles Bound for victory Hail, hail, Santa Fe, we’ll be true to you Hail, hail, Santa Fe, may God bless our school!
Fight Song
Fight you Eagles, Fight for Glory, Fight with all your might. Ever loyal, true and faithful To the red and white… Fight, Fight, Fight! Bravely playing, never failing Raise your colors high!
We are proud of you and true to Santa Fe Christian High, Hey!
Weekly Newsletter
EVERY THURSDAY AFTERNOON you will receive our SFCWeekly – an email containing letters from each principal, important dates, and upcoming events. These emails come from our Director of Marketing Communications, Dawn Saunders. To ensure you receive these important emails and that they do not go into your spam or promotions, please whitelist emails from @sfcs.net.
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MySchoolApp
THIS WEBSITE IS DIFFERENT from sfcs.net. MySchoolApp is SFC’s private community portal for current students, faculty, staff, and parents – all the information you need in one place. Tiles are updated frequently, so please visit your school tile often. Log onto sfcs.myschoolapp.com with your username (your email address) and password.
At MySchoolApp, you may:
• Order books and school uniforms
• Sign-up for bus transportation
• Set up lunch account with Ki’s
• Find division-specific information
• Find your student’s grades and course schedules
• View event calendars
Save the Dates
2024
AUGUST 13 Elementary School Meet Your Teacher Day
Middle School Registration Day 9th Grade Orientation
AUGUST 14 High School Registration Day (Grades 10–12)
AUGUST 15 First Day of School
AUGUST 27 Elementary School Back to School Night
AUGUST 28 Middle School Back to School Night
AUGUST 29 High School Back to School Night
SEPTEMBER 9 9th Grade JH Outback
SEPTEMBER 28 Homecoming Game
OCTOBER 1 Admission Season Begins
OCTOBER 4 New Family Tailgate
OCTOBER 15-25 Annual Giving Drive
NOVEMBER 13 Veterans Celebration
DECEMBER 8 Christmas Gala
2025
FEBRUARY 1 Admissions Deadline
APRIL 26 Auction
MAY 19–22 Senior Business Week
MAY 28 Last Day of School
MAY 29 5th & 8th Grade Promotion
MAY 30 High School Graduation
Important Numbers & Emails
Attendance
Elementary School
Middle/High School
School Nurse
nurse@sfcs.net
858-755-8900 x1028
858-755-8900 x1081
Athletics
Doug Miller, DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS dmiller@sfcs.net
Robbie Roberts, ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR rroberts@sfcs.net
858-755-8900 x1010
Elementary School (K–5)
Amanda Walker, PRINCIPAL walker@sfcs.net
Julie Johnson, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL jjohnson@sfcs.net
Julie Luther, ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT / ATTENDANCE jluther@sfcs.net
Middle School (6–8)
Todd Deveau, PRINCIPAL tdeveau@sfcs.net
Kristi Ellis, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL kellis@sfcs.net
Teresa King, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT tking@sfcs.net
High School (9-12)
Mike Siciliano, INTERIM PRINCIPAL msiciliano@sfcs.net
Pamela Oden, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL oden@sfcs.net
Augustus Garcia, INTERIM DEAN OF STUDENTS aigarcia@sfcs.net
Kelly Taylor, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ktaylor@sfcs.net
Jon Wallace, ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR wallace@sfcs.net
Tara Woolley, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT twoolley@sfcs.net
Michaela Johnson, ATHLETIC TRAINER mjohnson@sfcs.net
Mitch Lederer, STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING INSTRUCTOR mlederer@sfcs.net
Leadership
Rod Gilbert, HEAD OF SCHOOLS rgilbert@sfcs.net
Erin Mirich, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT emirich@sfcs.net
Hannah Park, CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER hpark@sfcs.net
Kurt de Pfyffer, CHIEF FINANCIAL & OPERATIONS OFFICER kdepfyffer@sfcs.net
Rob Honma, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER rhonma@sfcs.net
Tim Pierce, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES tpierce@sfcs.net
Kristin Smith, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES kdsmith@sfcs.net
Advancement Team
Ronnie Forougi, DIRECTOR OF ADVANCEMENT OPERATIONS rforougi@sfcs.net
Linda Howes, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS lhowes@sfcs.net
Dawn Saunders, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS dsaunders@sfcs.net
Drop-off and Parking
ALL TRAFFIC ENTERS CAMPUS at Gate #1 and proceeds through the Loop Road to designated drop-off area.
High School and Middle School drop-off is behind the Chapel.
Elementary School drop-off is by the playground.
All cars exit out of Gate #3. Visitor parking is available.
VISITOR PARKING