Ripples & Waves

Mr. Jeremy Powers, Director - jpowers@brcp.k12.in.us

Mr. Collin McCartt, Assistant Director - cmccartt@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Angie Stieneker, Student Services Coordinator - astieneker@brcp.k12.in.us

Mr. Tony Bostic, Treasurer - tbostic@brcp.k12.in.us

Mrs. Patty Elliott, Administrative Assistant - pelliott@brcp.k12.in.us

It's hard to believe that we have reached the end of the first nine weeks. It seems as if the school year goes by quicker and quicker each year and father time remains undefeated. As we approach fall break, take some time to relax and recharge. When we return from fall break, the hard work and learning will continue, and the promise of watching each student grow and learn will continue to happen at Blue River Career Programs. We are very fortunate to be able to offer a variety of programs for our students and to give them the skills needed to be successful. I hope everyone has a great break!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, you may reach me at 317-392-4191 ex. 1101 or jpowers@brcp.k12.in.us

Here are a few reminders about what are considered excused and unexcused absences:

Absences for which BRCP receives approved parental contact (prior to or day of absence) or a physicians’ note which meets the criteria allowed by the school will be marked as excused. Excused absences count toward the eight (8) day absence limit. Students whose absences are classified as excused will be allowed to make up work. Career education classes are primarily hands-on activities that cannot be duplicated in take-home assignments. It may not be possible for a student to receive 100% credit for make-up assignments. Assignment deadlines may be extended.

Medical appointments with proper medical documentation submitted to the BRCP office will not count toward the 8-day absences allowed.

Absences for which BRCP receives parental/guardian contact but which are not allowed will be marked unexcused. A Chronically Absent Student is a student that misses 10 or days that are unexcused. Teachers are not obligated to allow work missed due to unexcused absences to be made up. Assignment deadlines will not be extended. Points will be deducted from the daily grade for each absence. An unexcused absence for which BRCP receives no parental/guardian contact or for which the parent/guardian is not in agreement will be marked as truancy (definition to follow). Work missed 32 due to truancy cannot be made up. Deadlines are not extended. All points available for a daily grade will be lost. Students who have eight (8) absences will be placed on an attendance contract and could serve a detention here at BRCP. Past the contract level, students can be given in school or out of school suspension or may be removed from their BRCP program. Additionally, Blue River Career Programs school calendar may differ from that of our student’s home high school. All students are required to be in attendance when BRCP is in session. Students that have more than 8 unexcused absences during the school year, who participate in work-based learning or clinicals, will be dropped from their specific program.

Please make sure you call our attendance line if your student will be absent. (317) 392-4191 extension 1100.

October 2nd, 2025 - End of 1st 9 weeks

October 2nd, 2025 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30pm-8:00pm

October 3rd, 2025 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00am-Noon (No Students)

October 6th-10th, 2025 - Fall Break----No School

October 15th, 2025---Shelbyville, Triton Central, and Waldron PSAT Day

October 22nd, 2025---Morristown and Southwestern PSAT Day

November 26th-28th---Thanksgiving Break---No School

Auto Services - AM Student of the Month: Haylee Snyder with Mr. Schmid

Haylee is a Senior from Southwestern High School. Here's what Mr. Schmid had to say about Haylee:

"Haylee is eager to learn. Haylee pays attention in class and in the lab. Haylee will find something to do when it is a little slow in the lab, she will pick up tools and clean without being asked."

Auto Services Program - PM Student of the Month: Pierce Merrill with Mr. Schmid.

Pierce is a Senior at Shelbyville High School. Mr. Schmid had this to say about Pierce: "Pierce pays attention in class and in the lab. Pierce is always willing to help others in the lab. If we are a little slow in the lab, Pierce will start to clean the shop or pick up tools."

Culinary Arts - AM Student of the Month: Madison Barnhill with Chef Bernstein.

Madison is a Junior at Triton Central High School. Madison is eager to learn and is always focused in the kitchen.

Culinary Arts - PM Student of the Month: Emmerson Lindsey with Chef Bernstein.

Emmerson is a Senior at Waldron High School. Emmerson Works hard from beginning to end of class and keeps a positive attitude at all times.

Mrs. Cierra Harvey, Health Science CNA Instructor

The following was said of Mrs. Harvey:

Cierra is passionate about her program and it carries into her classroom. She is caring, sincere and a great role model. Always available if someone needs help.

BRCP students get hands on experience in our programs