The H.E.A.R.T. of SFC
Your child's growth reaches into how they learn, care for themselves, relate to others, and live out their faith. These five student goals guide that work at SFC.
Who will your child become as they grow? You want them to think carefully, care for others, and develop a faith that shapes everyday life. The H.E.A.R.T. of SFC gives those hopes a practical focus: Healthy Body, Eager Mind, Appropriate Emotions, Relational Focus, and Transformed Life.
Luke 2:52 describes Jesus growing in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. Following that pattern, SFC seeks to nurture the whole student through strong academics, healthy habits, respectful relationships, and opportunities to know Christ. The goals below describe the growth we work toward across the grades. Explore academics at SFC to see how that purpose shapes your child’s learning.
Healthy Body
A recognition that the body, the temple of the Holy Spirit, is used for the glory of God in life. (1 Cor. 6:19–20, 10:31)
An SFC student will:
- establish healthful dietary, exercise, and sleep habits.
- demonstrate sportsmanship in all activities.
- embrace principles for living a pure and holy life.
- engage in constructive and encouraging behavior.
- develop personal cleanliness and good grooming habits.
- exercise self-restraint.
Eager Mind
The ability and willingness to receive, understand, and apply instruction develop God-given potential for life. (2 Tim. 2:15, Prov. 1:7)
An SFC student will:
- read and listen with understanding and comprehension.
- develop clear, creative, and concise verbal and written communication skills.
- identify, compute, understand, and apply mathematical concepts.
- apply competently the process skills of science.
- demonstrate individual and group problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- acknowledge the providence of God in people, places, time, and events.
- use technology to access, discern, and communicate information.
- evaluate academic material in light of Scripture.
- integrate skills between subjects.
- adopt effective study skills.
- appreciate the fine arts.
Appropriate Emotions
The awareness that expression of godly emotions reveals a Spirit-filled life. (Phil. 4:6–7, Rom. 15:13, Gal. 5:22–23)
An SFC student will:
- discern from God’s Word the difference between godly and fleshly emotions and choose to yield to the Holy Spirit.
- respond appropriately according to the Fruit of the Spirit. (Galatians 5:21–22)
- empathize with others.
- identify, communicate, and express emotions appropriately.
Relational Focus
The demonstration of God’s love for others is an expression of life in Christ. (Matt. 22:37–39, John 13:34–35, Mark 16:15)
An SFC student will:
- exhibit Biblical values as a member of society.
- demonstrate compassion and respect for others.
- express gratitude.
- value cultural, social, and economic differences.
- seek to serve others unselfishly.
- share God’s love and compassion globally.
Transformed Life
The understanding of the one true God and a relationship with Him is the foundation of life. (John 3:7, Romans 12:2, John 15:4–5)
An SFC student will:
- have the opportunity to receive Christ as his own personal Savior leading to a transformed life as a new creature in Christ.
- understand that the Bible is the Word of God, the basis of truth, and the guide for everyday living.
- love God supremely and seek to glorify Him.
- develop a growing, vibrant relationship with Christ.
- communicate to others his faith in Christ.
- seek involvement in a community of believers.
