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5:30 to 7pm
Doors open at 5:30pm

Welcome to J. Everett Light Career Center (JELCC)!

​Preparing students for College & Careers through Career-Technical Education (CTE)

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We’re rolling out the red carpet for all 8th–11th graders and their families!

 

Join us for the JELCC Open House and explore our cutting-edge labs, meet our amazing instructors, and get an exciting sneak peek at the incredible programs and opportunities waiting for you!

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Open House Highlights

  • See Labs & Classrooms

  • Meet instructors

  • Learn about College Credits and Industry-Recognized Certifications

  • Ask Questions

  • Explore our programs

Discover. Explore. Enroll.

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what's next

  1. Talk to your HS Counselor

  2. Complete the Enrollment form 

  3. Follow JELCC on Social Media!

  4. Schedule a shadow or tour, if you want to see more!

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Questions?

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  • Who can take a JELCC program pathway? 

Our classes are designed for high school students. See your High School Counselor for specific requirements.

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  • What’s different about Career Center classes?

Career Center classes relate academic subjects to the “real world of work.” Students learn in a classroom specifically designed to resemble the related work atmosphere. The Career Center uses state-of-the-art equipment, computer programs and teaching techniques to give students the “hands on” experiences that students usually do not experience until they enroll in post-secondary institutions. 

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  • Who we Serve/Participating Schools

Our participating schools include the following high schools: Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, North Central, Western Boone, Zionsville, Options, and some Hamilton County schools.  See your HS counselor for more information, or contact us!
 

  • If I am homeschooled...can I attend?

Yes!  Please contact Carrie Dodd, Supervisor of Student Services, for more information.

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  • How many credits can I earn?

Our students can earn elective high school credits for our courses. Upon passing a course for the semester, a student can earn three credits for a three-hour course and two credits for a two-hour course. The student’s high school will add these credits to the transcript.

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  • What else can I earn?

Students are eligible for high school credits, college dual credit, industry-recognized certifications, and much more. Students are also eligible to apply for the Governor’s Work Ethic Certificate (GWEC) during their senior year of high school.

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  • How do I enroll in  a class?

Students may obtain an enrollment form from their high school counselors or on our website. Typically, counselors will meet with students from December to March to plan a schedule of classes for the next school year. Many of our classes fill up quickly, so it is important that the student complete and return the enrollment to his/her counselor as soon as possible.

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  • My student has health accommodations...who do I contact?

Please contact Sandie Dyke, RN-BSN, RN Manager/Coordinator of Health Services.

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  • My child has an IEP/504/ILP, will they still receive their accommodations?

Yes!  Our Special Services Coordinator will work with the staff at your student’s home school to receive those documents.  We also have a staffed Learning Center to provide the needed testing accommodations. To learn more, visit Special Education Services.

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  • My student has an IEP...who do I contact?

Please contact Brittany Kirschner, Special Services Coordinator.

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J. Everett Light Career Center
1901 E 86th Street | Indianapolis, IN 46240

​Phone +1 317-259-5265

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Title IX Regulations

It is the policy of the J. Everett Light Career Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in the educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated groups.

 

The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Civil Rights, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator

Dr. Matt Kaiser, Associate Superintendent

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240-2478 • 317-845-9400

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Any other information concerning the above policies may be obtained by contacting the corporation superintendent:

Dr. Sean Taylor, Superintendent

8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd.

Indianapolis, IN 46240 • 317-845-9400

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