OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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For the 2011-2012 school year, Kingsport City Schools is using the parent portal system in PowerSchool. With this system, you and your child have online access to view assignment grades and attendance for each class. The website location: https://kcspsapp.k12k.com/public (please note this is a new web address). If you have not received your parent portal information, please email sstidham@k12k.com. |
| D-B is back in the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools in the Nation Rankings. The school was awarded a “Silver” medal ranking and is ranked #5 in the state among public high schools! Click the graphic to the right to go to the U.S. News & World Report website. |  |
Attention Sophomores:
Sophomore students who qualify as a TN/VA Scholar have been posted outside the cafeteria. Also, students have been mailed a letter and can pick up a small gift from the local TN/VA Council outside the cafeteria on Tuesday, May 21st.
Exam Information for Spring 2012:
Click here for the Spring 2012 Exam schedule and a link to information about exam exemptions.
Summer School 2012:
Applications for Summer School 2012 are now available in the Counseling Office or can be downloaded by clicking here. Summer School will be in session from June 11 - July 13, 2012. Classes will meet Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Classes will not be in session on June 20 or July 4, 2012. Students may register until 3:00 p.m. on June 4th in the Counseling Office. Students may also take courses online. Click here for more information
TCAP Writing Results:
Writing results from the TCAP Writing test, given in February, are back. Pick up your results in the Counseling Office.
ETSU Kingport College Visits:
Students who plan to do a college day visit to ETSU Kingsport should call the school and make an appointment prior to the visit. Also, students who plan to visit on Fridays should come after 1:00 p.m.
Impressions Release:
The Impressions Art and Literary Magazine has been released! This publication contains a sample of the best art and literature produced by DB students this year. This year’s publication also contains submissions by faculty and staff and some great recipes! Purchase your copy of Slice at the Activity’s Office for only $5.00.
Students:
If you took a December 2011 EOC test in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, English 9, English 10, English 11, or US History, please stop by the teacher’s classroom before or after school to pick up your EOC score report.
Attention Seniors! :
Be sure you have all the information you need for graduation. Click here to access the letter from Dr. Hampton as well as important dates and information.
Dobyns-Bennett Sports Camps:
Click here for a listing of the many sports camps being offered at Dobyns-Bennett this summer.
Ring Order Pick-Up:
A representative from Josten's will be outside the cafeteria during lunch on Thursday, May 3rd for ring order pick-up.
Summer Reading:
Parents should receive information about summer reading that all students are being asked to do. Click here for more information.
Reminder
Students, be sure to read the announcements on the TV and check out the posters and flyers in the hallways for information about what is happening at DB!
School Nurse Notes
Check out the new School Nurse Notes publication which includes information on good health practices during flu season and a fact sheet and initiatives regarding head lice. Click here to read the latest edition.
AT&T The Last Text Documentary:
AT&T has produced and made available the documentary, "The Last Text" that reveals the extensive impact texting while driving can have on lives, communities, families, and friends. The video shows interviews with several teenagers who have in one way or another been affected by texting and driving tragedies.
Synthetic Drugs: What You Should Know
Kingsport City Schools is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of our students. Please click here for vital information provided to educate our students and community on topic of "synthetic" drugs, including their ingredients, warning signs, and dangers.
Is College for You?
Do you think college isn’t in your future? College really is for you! Go to YCG.org to watch videos of other students just like you who didn’t think college was in their future. See what college opportunities are available for everyone. Take the next step toward your future. College is for you... REALLY!
Electronic Payments for School Meals
The meal pre-payment website for Kingsport City School Nutrition Services is now available. Please visit www.MealpayPlus.com to check low balances, monitor purchases, and deposit funds via bank account or credit card. There is a $2.00 fee per transaction. This is a new service provider and new account setup is required. Call 423-378-2113 to receive your student’s ID number (required when setting up your account), email Andria Ball at aball@k12k.com, or contact the school cafeteria. There is no charge or account deposit required to monitor purchases, check balances, or receive low balance notices via email. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding during this transition.
Click here for information on resources that may prove beneficial for high school and college preparation as well as the college admission process. This is the same information that was emailed to parents in early October.
Seniors who are applying to colleges using the “Common Application”: Due to the incompatibility of technology, your counselor will not be able to fill out the Secondary School Report and send your transcript online. You will need to fill out your portion of the Secondary School Report, sign it, and give it to your counselor with a note regarding what school the report and transcript will need to be sent to. Also, don’t forget to include your resume and the Student Information Recommendation form with the forms being given to your counselor. Make sure to do this in a timely manner. Counselors will need at least two weeks to complete the form, recommendation and transcript. Also don’t forget that many colleges have a fast approaching deadline of November 1st for many scholarships.
Due to technical difficulties with the original TN VA Scholars Community Service Form dropbox site, we have changed the electronic submission procedures for the Community Service Form. Please consult the new instructions under the TN VA Scholars Information link on the Dobyns-Bennett website. Just to be safe, we are asking any student who has already submitted any forms to the dropbox site, to please resubmit using the new procedure. We do not want any student to miss the opportunity for recognition due to a technical issue. Under this new process, students will be sent a verification e-mail upon successful receipt of their Community Service Form(s).
Visit the Tennessee Race to the Top information page for updates on this initiative.
For older announcements, check the News Archive.
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The vision is for each student to achieve educational excellence resulting in college/workforce readiness. The mission of Dobyns-Bennett High School is for all students to graduate with skills to think critically, value others, and participate productively in their community. |
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