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Students and/or parents must report an absence to Central Nine within a 24-hour period to report the absence so that the student is not marked as truant.
To submit an absence request through Skyward, complete the following steps:
Students can qualify for an excused absence by:
– Participating in a job shadow experience
– attending a college visit
– attending a funeral
– attending documented medical appointments
– or other circumstances approved by admin
Central Nine Career Center is a community leader in career and technical education that is renowned for nurturing student potential and has been repeatedly recognized for its efforts in building up the workforce of trained and distinguished young people.
With almost 30 programs, Central Nine’s top priority is to allow students to explore careers in a unique and innovative learning environment while also empowering students to meet their Graduation Pathways requirements. Central Nine is able to provide students with the opportunity to make industry connections, gain work experience through an internship, and join unique extracurricular activities.
After enrolling through one of Central Nine’s partner schools, students attend their selected program during either the morning or afternoon session every weekday.
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Students and/or parents must report an absence to Central Nine within a 24-hour period to report the absence so that the student is not marked as truant.
To submit an absence request through Skyward, complete the following steps:
Students can qualify for an excused absence by:
– Participating in a job shadow experience
– attending a college visit
– attending a funeral
– attending documented medical appointments
– or other circumstances approved by admin
Central Nine merchandise is now available for purchase in our online store. Items include hats, sweaters, bags, and more!
Early 1970
Nine School Corporations join forces to establish the first area vocational center for Johnson and Marion County.
April 28th, 1970
A temporary Governing Board is established and Richard Thomas is elected as the first (temporary) president.
The board makes a proposal for a Continuous Feasibility Study for an area vocational school.
September 21, 1970
Board members review (and choose a site for campus).
October 8th, 1970
Board members vote to name the center; Central Nine Vocational Technical School.
Other names that were up for consideration: “John-Mar” (or “Johnson-Marion”), “Central Nine”, “Leatherwood”, and “whetzel Trace”.
April 15th, 1971
Architect, Ray Thompson, from James Associates presents the final site and building plans for Central Nine.
May 13th, 1971
James E. Hixson is made the first director of Central Nine.