The H.E.A.R.T. of SFC
Healthy Body, Eager Mind, Appropriate Emotions, Relational Focus, Transformed Life, a pattern drawn from Luke 2:52, with concrete marks an SFC student grows toward in each.
The H.E.A.R.T. of SFC is a comprehensive description of our intention to address each student holistically. We educate the mind through strong academics, but addressing the mind alone is insufficient. Luke 2:52 says that Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and man. SFC seeks to follow this pattern of health, growth, and development by providing a rich learning environment and the opportunity for each student to develop healthy bodies, eager minds, appropriate emotions, right relations, and a transformed life.
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.
