A Unique Educational Approach
The SENSE curriculum is a back-to-basics approach with key emphasis on strong reading, writing, math, and science skills.
Innovative Instruction Methods
SENSE also supplements its core curriculum with innovative instructional strategies that allow teachers to address specific interests, abilities, and learning characteristics of each student. In addition to gaining sound content knowledge, SENSE students are given opportunities to develop important life and social skills, setting the stage for bright and promising futures.
Mission
The Southeast Neighborhood School of Excellence is a community-driven elementary school that nurtures academic excellence, social development and civic responsibility in every individual.
Vision
SENSE seeks to build a strong foundation for learning and living by creating in its students a thirst for knowledge and an enthusiasm for learning.
Experienced and Caring Teachers
SENSE employs only the most qualified, experienced and Indiana state licensed teachers, who are also committed to being a part of a community. As such, they believe in partnering with parents and families to help every student succeed.
Being a neighborhood school is what makes SENSE stand out from all other public school options.
SENSE was created by residents and leaders of this community to contribute to strong families and neighborhood pride.
School Structure
SENSE offers parents an enthusiastic staff and small classroom settings that allow for more individualized attention. SENSE provides an extended day, extended year format with opportunities for before and after school care, specifically to meet the needs of area residents. Kindergarten is all-day.
Enrollment
Attending SENSE is free of charge! All families are encouraged to apply. There are no tuition or admission requirements. Preference is given only to younger siblings of those enrolled.
Applications
Applications must include birth certificate and immunization records to be considered complete. Download an application.
