FAQ’s

Are there any extracurricular activities?

YES! 

Central Nine provides students with many additional opportunities such as: 

30% of seniors

had an internship through Central Nine while in High School.

88% of seniors

did you participate in extracurriculars through your high school, Central Nine, or the community? Please check all that apply.

48% of seniors

Did you receive any job offers before you graduated High School? (Either part-time or full-time.)

56% of seniors

Going to College/University.

33% of seniors

getting a job

FAQ’s

Where do I park?

Guest speakers, parents, or other visitors may park in the front lot by the main entrance. (Door A1)

Currently enrolled students who choose to drive will need to purchase a parking pass. (Please visit the Current Students page for more details.)

What is the current Covid Policy?

How long are program sessions?

Central Nine Programs take place during either the AM or PM session of every weekday. 

AM Session: 7:45 am-10:15am (Release times may vary.)

PM Session: 11:45am-2:15pm (Release times may vary.)

How do I enroll at Central Nine?

All enrollment is done through each student’s school counselor. 

To enroll in a Central Nine program, start by identifying where you live. All enrollment is done through each student’s residential school district.

Local District: Students attending a local school district, simply contact their specific high school counselor. See below for full list of partner high schools.

Johnson County: Whiteland Community, Indian Creek, Center Grove, Franklin Community, and Greenwood High School.

Marion County: Beech Grove, Franklin Central, Perry Meridian, and Southport High School.

Central Nine likes to welcome as many students as possible. Students who attend private, charter, or home schools are welcome to attend Central Nine, but will need to enroll through one of our partner school districts as a part-time student. Individuals who are interested in learning more about this process should contact one of the Central Nine Student Service Coordinators.

When do students attend class?

Students attend Central Nine either in the morning or afternoon session of every weekday. 

Some students drive from their High School to this campus but most use the bus transportation provided by their school. 

What does CTE mean?

CTE is Career and Technical Education and  Central Nine is proud of its dedication to high quality career and technical education!

Check out the IDOE website for more information.

The Indiana Association of Career & Technical Education Districts has released a new “I Am CTE” video to provide information to parents and students about the great opportunities students should take advantage of while in high school.  For further questions, please feel free to contact your Johnson and Marion county Student Service Coordinators. 

What are CTSOs?

CTSOs are Career and Technical Student Organizations!

These include: 

Find more details at ACTEonline.org.

Are there any extracurricular activities?

YES! 

Central Nine provides students with many additional opportunities such as: 

our Mission

To engage, support, and empower students by providing active, career-based learning in an experiential environment.

our Vision

Empower, Support, and IMPACT:
“Integrity, Motivation, Professionalism, Adaptability, Communication, and Teamwork.”

our Goals

Goal 1

Foster a healthy, respectful, caring, and safe school/workplace culture that attracts, retains, and advances students and staff.

Goal 2

Increase student achievement and engagement through continuous improvement of high-quality curriculum, instruction, and work-based learning opportunities.

Goal 3

Provide equity for all by equipping staff with guidance and training.

Goal 4

Extend support to all staff to accommodate a wide range of student abilities and behaviors.

Goal 5

Provide quality technology infrastructure, equipment, and professional development to enhance classroom instruction, increase effective communication, and promote academic progress.

Goal 6

Create and maintain an effective learning environment by establishing behavior supports for all our students to achieve social, emotional, and academic success.

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Letter from the Director

The early years

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.