D-B EXCEL

We wish everyone a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend! Please remember that there will be no school on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 3rd, due to our KCS In-Service Day. We look forward to welcoming all students back at DBE on Wednesday, September 4th. Take this time to rest and recharge!

We highly value open communication between parents, teachers, and students as a key component of fostering academic success and personal growth, and are excited to offer two different time slots for our upcoming parent-teacher conferences.

• The first session will be held on Thursday, September 12th, from 2:45 PM to 5:45 PM.
• The second opportunity will be on Friday, September 13th, from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Partnering together is crucial for your child's success, and these conferences provide an excellent opportunity to discuss their progress and address any concerns. To schedule a conference with your child's teacher, please contact our office (423-378-2185) and speak with Ms. Williams, who will assist you in setting up a convenient time.

Picture retake day for all 9th through 11th graders is scheduled for Thursday, October 17th, starting at 8 AM and will continue through the morning. Photos will be taken outside of Ms. Hensley's office, so please arrive promptly to ensure you don't miss your opportunity. If you missed the original picture day or would like your photo retaken, be sure to mark this important date on your calendar.

Would you like a Dobyns-Bennett Yearbook? If so, pre-order your yearbook at Jostens.com for $70 by September 13, 2024, and enjoy free icons with your purchase. Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee that your student receives a yearbook, so don't miss out!

Mr. Leonard will be offering after-school tutoring every Thursday this school year. During this time you can receive help with homework, test corrections, or additional Math support.

Location: DB EXCEL

Day: Every Thursday (will officially start September 5th)

Time: 2:45 - 3:45

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mr. Leonard (jleonard@k12k.com).

We are thrilled to announce the return of our after-school clubs for this semester! These clubs offer a unique and enriching experience outside the regular academic curriculum, allowing students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and foster a sense of community. Joining an after-school club is more than just an extra activity; it's an opportunity for personal growth and social development. Students who engage in these clubs often find a sense of belonging, build lasting friendships, and enhance their teamwork and leadership skills. Additionally, participating in these clubs can be a great way to unwind and pursue passions that might not fit into the regular school day. From arts to science, extra academic support to technology, there's a club for every interest! We encourage every student to take part in these exciting opportunities, and we look forward to seeing the wonderful contributions they will bring to our school community. Let's make this semester vibrant and memorable with our after-school clubs!

Exciting news! The DB EXCEL online school store opened today, Friday, August 22nd, and will remain open until Sunday, September 8th at 11:59 PM. This is your chance to browse a wide variety of DBE gear and accessories, perfect for showing your school spirit. With plenty of options to choose from, you’re sure to find something you’ll love. Don’t miss out—get your orders in before the store closes on September 8th.

Please note that once the store closes, it will take a few weeks to process the orders and have them sent back to DBE. Thank you for your patience!

To explore our collection and place your order, click HERE.

Non-Emergency & Emergency Medical Care Treatment - Nurses & Employee Support

In accordance with the recently passed "Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act," Public Chapter No. 1061, minor students cannot receive medical care without the consent of a parent/legal guardian. This includes, but is not limited to, cleaning and bandaging minor cuts/abrasions, providing an ice pack, dispensing, delivering, or administering any drug or medication, and/or managing injuries. If a parent/legal guardian does NOT provide consent to treat, the school nurse and/or any other school employee can only treat the student in the case of an emergency.

Counseling Services – School Counselors and Contracted Mental Health Service Providers

According to Tennessee's Public Chapter 1061, parents or legal guardians must provide written permission for their minor children to receive counseling services from either a school counselor or a contracted service provider, such as Frontier Health. If a parent/legal guardian does NOT provide consent for counseling services, a school counselor or a contracted service provider can only provide services in the case of a mental health crisis/emergency. Permission is not required for students to see school counselors for academic planning purposes or in situations such as resolving interpersonal conflicts between students.

School counselors and contracted mental health service providers located in schools aim to support the mental and emotional well-being of students.

Individual and group counseling for emotional and behavioral issues, including but are not limited to:

• Support for students dealing with trauma or significant life changes
• Substance abuse counseling and prevention programs
• Support for anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions
• Coordination with external mental health providers

Consent

Please complete a consent form for each child for ECLC/Pre-K through 12th grade by Friday, August 16, 2024. Medical care and counseling services cannot be provided until consent is granted.

• English Version - Consent for School Medical Care and Counseling Support
• Spanish Version - Consent for School Medical Care and Counseling Support

Please use the QR code below to complete a form for every ECLC/Pre-K through 12th grade student, indicating whether you give consent for your student to receive basic medical care while at school and mental health service support. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school.

Dobyns-Bennett Maroon and Grey Yearbook

1 Tribe Way Kingsport, Tennessee 37664

(423) 378-8400

DB Maroon & Grey Website

Dear Parents,

Please read the following important information for all graduating seniors:

Senior Portraits Make-Ups / Retakes (August 27th and 28th)

• Senior portrait make-up days are for seniors who missed their summer appointment time with Lifetouch or those who wish to have retakes and will follow this schedule at the main campus: students must sign up for an appointment time here: DB Senior Makeup / Retake Portrait sign up

• Senior portraits require wardrobe changes and are more time intensive than regular portraits. In order to allow enough time for each student’s pictures and allow the photographers to take the best pictures possible, students need to come at their scheduled time slot.

• LOCATION: Lobby of the Little Theatre

• There is NO sitting fee required for senior yearbook portraits. Proofs will be delivered via students’ home addresses / emails with instructions on how to purchase their portraits if they so choose. Regardless, each senior needs his/her portrait taken in order to be in the yearbook.

• For ease of wardrobe changes and optimal photos, Lifetouch asks girls to wear/bring a tank top and guys to wear/bring a white t-shirt. Lifetouch will do 2 poses (formal tux / drape and cap & gown). Lifetouch will provide the tux/drape and cap & gown. Due to time constraints, students will not be doing additional casual poses during the make-up session.

• Seniors must be photographed to be included in any type of senior recognition (i.e. yearbook, graduation banners, awards day slideshows, etc.)

Order your child’s copy of their Senior Yearbook (Early Sale Promotion ends September 13th)

• Our staff is hard at work creating a beautiful keepsake for your senior to remember this milestone year.

• All yearbook sales must be made through Jostens (via website or phone). You can go ahead and reserve your copy now and guarantee the lowest price of the year, $70, as well as receive free personalized icons if you purchase by September 13th. Payment plans are available. Call 1-877-767-5217 or order your copy on the Jostens Website.

• Please note that purchasing in advance is the ONLY way to reserve your child’s copy of a yearbook and ensure they receive a book.

Selecting your senior photo for the yearbook (Deadline: October 21st):

Prestige Portraits (a subsidiary of Lifetouch) should email you a session ID and access code after taking your portraits. You should be able to log in to prestigeportraits.com, view portrait proofs, and select a yearbook photo for Pose 1 (formal drape/tux). In order to be used for the yearbook, your choice must be the correct pose (formal drape/tux) and must have a blue background. Selections that do not meet this criteria will default to the photographer’s selection. Students who have trouble with this process should see Ms. Haren before or after school in room W286, email their pose selection ID numbers to rharen@k12k.com , or call 1-800-736-4775 for assistance from Lifetouch /Prestige Portraits. Changes will not be able to be made after the October 21st deadline passes.

Senior Recognition Yearbook Ads (Deadline: December 1)

The Dobyns-Bennett yearbook staff would like to give you an opportunity to put a personal message for your senior in the yearbook. These special messages can be letters, pictures, or anything you wish to say to your senior. Let these messages show your pride and appreciation. Don’t let your child graduate without saying something meaningful! Reserve your space today to let your child know how proud you are. Like the yearbook, your message will be a permanent memory.

Please keep in mind:

• All ads must be submitted by December 1. No late ads will be accepted

• All ads must be created via Jostens through the Jostens Website.

• All ads will be printed in full color.

• Student recognition ads are available in 3 sizes at the following costs:

• ½ page $175

• ¼ page $125

• ⅛ page $75

• Credit card installment plans are available.

• No full-page ads are available for ONLY one student. Each senior may purchase up to ½ page only. If other family members wish to purchase an ad for the same senior, the sizes should not add up to more than ½ page per senior. We have limited space.

• The staff reserves the right to edit ANY content to fit needs of space, aesthetic, or appropriateness.

• We retain the right to remove any explicit text, graphic photos, or copyright-protected imagery or photos.

• Please do not send any senior ad materials or money to the school. Our school has selected Jostens to assist with our ad program. Please call Jostens customer service number 1-800-358-0800 if you have questions or need assistance creating your ad.

• Failure to follow the correct process could result in your senior’s ad not making it into the yearbook.

Rebekah Haren

AP English Teacher / Leadership Advisor / Yearbook Advisor

Dobyns-Bennett High School

rharen@k12k.com

1 Tribe Way

Kingsport, TN 37660

423-378-8400

Digital Arts

Ms. Franci Sloan-Leu - fsloan-leu@k12k.com

English

Mr. Brogden - lbrogden@k12k.com

Ms. Lane - mjlane@k12k.com

History

Mr. Day - fday@k12k.com

Mr. Helms - chelms@k12k.com

Interventionist

Ms. Myers - amyers@k12k.com

Math

Ms. Gardner - egardner@k12k.com

Mr. Leonard - jleonard@k12k.com

Mrs. Matney - lmatney@k12k.com

Science

Ms. Adinolfi - aadinolfi@k12k.com

Ms. Dunham - adunham@k12k.com

Spanish (All Virtual)

Ms. Malone - jmalone@k12k.com

Mr. Markl - kmarkl@k12k.com

Special Education

Ms. Kimbro - kkimbro@k12k.com

Wellness (All Virtual)

Mr. Idlette - widlette@k12k.com

Frontier Health Counselor

Ms. Shyanna McGinnis - slmcginnis@frontierhealth.org

Secretary

Ms. Williams - awilliams@k12k.com

Assistant Principal

Dr. Roebke - nroebke@k12k.com

Principal

Ms. Hensley - shensley@k12k.com

• Please click the following link for breakfast & lunch menus.

  
  

  All students enrolled in KCS will automatically qualify for breakfast and lunch at no cost regardless of socioeconomic status and without completing a free or reduced-priced meals application. The items that make up the five food components of the school meal are:

  
  

  • One item from the protein group

  • One to two items from the vegetable group

  • One to two items from the fruit group (high school students can select two fruit servings)

  • One item from the bread/grain group

  • One item from the milk group

  
  

  Students who choose to eat only three or four food components may omit one or two of any of the above items.
  
  

  Will there be a charge for ice cream, a la carte items, or extras?
  Yes. There will still be a charge for ice cream, a la carte items, snack items, and extra food items (seconds). Meal prices can be found here.

  
  Can I still add money to My Child's account?
  Yes. Families can still upload money to student’s accounts for ice cream, a la carte items, snack items, and extra food items (seconds) via LINQConnect.com.

  
  MY CHILD has a negative balance owed to KCS, do I still need to pay?
  Yes. Balances owed from August 1, 2023 - May 23, 2024 will still need to be paid. Please contact your child's school to make arrangements to pay these balances.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

Student's attendance can disqualify them from being able to participate in school events. Any student who accrues more than 9 UNEXCUSED absences and/or out of school suspension days for ANY CLASS will not be able to participate in prom or graduation ceremonies. Tardy excused absences are for doctor notes ONLY. No parent notes will be accepted if you are tardy.

If you know you are going to be absent, please send an email to dbeattendance@k12k.com. This email account was created for DB EXCEL guardians to send doctor's excuses and/or guardian notes regarding early dismissals and absences.

Attendance can disqualify you from participating in school events. Any student who accrues more than 9 UNEXCUSED absences and/or out-of-school suspension days for ANY CLASS will not be able to participate in prom or graduation ceremonies.

The Truancy Attendance Process in Kingsport City Schools is as follows:

• 3 Unexcused Absences - You will receive a letter from KCS regarding absences.
• 5 Unexcused Absences - You will meet with Ms. Hensley and complete an Attendance Contract.
• 6 Unexcused Absences - You will be referred to the KCS Truancy Office.

• We have our own parking lot and the entrance and exit is on Roller St.

• Student-drivers must have a visible parking pass in their designated vehicle. All passes must hang from the rear-view mirror at all times. Vehicles without a visible pass will be towed. To sign-up for parking pass, please click on the following link and complete the form: DBE Parking Pass

• If the DBE parking lot is full, there is an overflow public parking lot across the street from the Food City loading dock (On Roller St.)

• DBE students/parents can only park in the parking spots marked DBE in the DBE parking lot. DBE students/parents cannot park in the Chamber or medical parking lots or they will be towed.

• Replacement car tags will be $10.

This year Food City is making $700,000 available to participating schools for classroom equipment and essential supplies. For every dollar spent at Food City* using your ValuCard, one point will be earned for your school. The more points earned, the larger share of the cash your school will receive. All you have to do is link your ValuCard to your school of choice and you'll automatically earn points every time you shop! Linking online is easy - click HERE and go to the Food City School Buck website.

Our School ID is 60396.

Need more information? Check out our website!

dbexcel.k12k.com

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Email: shensley@k12k.com
Website: http://dbexcel.k12k.com/
Location: 400 Clinchfield Street, Kingsport, TN 37660, United States
Phone: 423.378.2185
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dbexcelkcs/
Twitter: @KCS_DBEXCEL