Specifically, the SFMC's goals are:

• To draw students to mathematics and to motivate them to excel in the subject;
• To draw students to the program who are economically disadvantaged and who might otherwise not attend;
• To prepare them for mathematical contests;
• To introduce them to the wonders of beautiful mathematical theories, and
• To encourage them to undertake futures linked with mathematics, whether as mathematicians, mathematics educators, scientists, computer scientists, economists or business leaders.

The SFMC will achieve these goals by:

• Exposing middle and high school students to exciting mathematics presented by research mathematicians, mathematics educators and internationally seasoned Olympiad problem-solvers;
• Providing extracurricular opportunities to extend mathematical knowledge and skill well beyond the school curriculum;
• Encouraging and facilitating teachers from schools with economically disadvantaged students to bring these students;
• Encouraging teachers by offering tuition-free, for-credit mathematics courses, offered in parallel with the program for students;
• Encouraging participation from economically disadvantaged schools by teacher incentives and by awarding the libraries of such schools with math books at the end of each semester for regular attendance in the circle and participation in other mathematical events such as the Bay Area Math Olympiad (BAMO).
• Giving opportunities to students to meet and work with other students of similar or superior math abilities and aspirations;
• Creating a forum for testing one's math competition skills;
• Providing invaluable advice on college selection, summer math programs and internships, and future mathematical orientation.