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Welcome to Carrie Gosch Early Learning Center
Program Philosophy:
The SCEC Early Childhood Program will provide a safe and inviting learning environment that promotes a well-balanced academic and social foundation for all learners.
At Carrie Gosch Pre –K:
- Learning for ALL is the foremost goal for our school community.
- Students learn best in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Innovative learning activities and a wide variety of teaching strategies enhance learning.
- Diversity will be embraced, celebrated, and accepted in our school.
- Self- Regulation helps students prepare for school and benefits students through adulthood.
- Positive, reciprocal, home, school, and community relationships facilitate and reinforce learning.
- We hold high expectations for achievement from our community of learners.
- Data and research drive our classroom decisions to support learning for ALL.
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School News
![March 2025 Newsletter]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1662125639/sceck12inus/kferwpxzxmqxuppenip7/districtnews.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1662125639/sceck12inus/kferwpxzxmqxuppenip7/districtnews.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1662125639/sceck12inus/kferwpxzxmqxuppenip7/districtnews.jpg","width":800}])
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![SCEC Named "Bus Fleet of the Year"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738071817/sceck12inus/hbi0ftrfyfrznqd5fgau/BusFleet.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738071817/sceck12inus/hbi0ftrfyfrznqd5fgau/BusFleet.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738071817/sceck12inus/hbi0ftrfyfrznqd5fgau/BusFleet.png","width":800}])
The School City of East Chicago (SCEC) is thrilled to announce that our school bus department has been honored as the recipient of the "School Bus Fleet of the Year" award by Drive Clean Indiana, a national organization dedicated to advancing clean and sustainable transportation, on November 20th, 2024.
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![Keeping Students Safe]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737737462/sceck12inus/u0wdqypzaxibo2gsp10w/Untitleddesign9.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737737462/sceck12inus/u0wdqypzaxibo2gsp10w/Untitleddesign9.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737737462/sceck12inus/u0wdqypzaxibo2gsp10w/Untitleddesign9.png","width":800}])
A Statement from Superintendent Stephen D. Bournés
The School City of East Chicago is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all students. In light of recent national discussions and actions at the federal level, we want to reaffirm our dedication to fostering a respectful and supportive school community.
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![SCEC Earns Honor in 2025 Magna Awards Program for Innovation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730988982/sceck12inus/fcsc4scwp1rytdkgsbj4/PressReleaseBanner.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730988982/sceck12inus/fcsc4scwp1rytdkgsbj4/PressReleaseBanner.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730988982/sceck12inus/fcsc4scwp1rytdkgsbj4/PressReleaseBanner.png","width":800}])
We are happy to announce that the School City of East Chicago (SCEC) is a National School Boards Association (NSBA) 2025 Magna Award winner. SCEC was recognized for its commitment to innovation in the 30th annual awards program. SCEC is one of 15 winners — three Grand Prize winners and 12 Silver Award winners — across the nation receiving this honor.
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![Superintendent Newsletter January 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736180591/sceck12inus/toocen2mcwfa2jnarlpo/TuesdayJanuary720252.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736180591/sceck12inus/toocen2mcwfa2jnarlpo/TuesdayJanuary720252.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736180591/sceck12inus/toocen2mcwfa2jnarlpo/TuesdayJanuary720252.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1736180591/sceck12inus/toocen2mcwfa2jnarlpo/TuesdayJanuary720252.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736180591/sceck12inus/toocen2mcwfa2jnarlpo/TuesdayJanuary720252.png","width":1400}])
I cannot believe that I have achieved my 100-day mark since I have taken the helm of the School City of East Chicago and that we have just ended the second marking period. Every month the superintendent’s office will publish News from the Nest, the first of many superintendent newsletters. This publication is another means for the school city to connect and engage with Cardinal Nation and
keep the community informed.
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![School Performance Report]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1698751533/sceck12inus/irdzlpki3ktwywyjqxon/SchoolReport.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1698751533/sceck12inus/irdzlpki3ktwywyjqxon/SchoolReport.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1698751533/sceck12inus/irdzlpki3ktwywyjqxon/SchoolReport.png","width":800}])
The Annual Performance Report (APR) is a required publication that includes academic and performance data for all Indiana school corporations
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