D-B EXCEL
Excellence in a Creative Environment for Learning
Teacher Feature: Meet Mr. Conkin
Mr. Jay Conkin teaches U.S. History, Geography, Personal Finance, Economics and Marketing. Jay graduated from Sullivan South High School before playing football at Wheaton College. He then earned a Bachelor's of Art from East Tennessee State University and a Master's degree from Milligan.
Jay knew from a young age that he always wanted to work in an educational environment. Mr. Conkin joined the DBE faculty in January of this past year, and he has been a tremendous asset thus far.
When Mr. Conkin is not spending time working in the classroom, he enjoys hiking, fishing, playing with his Golden Doodle, Zoey, and traveling with his wife, Emilee. You will also find Jay coaching on the football field or reading up on WWII history.
Mr. Conkin loves that DBE has a modern, open environment for students, but also for the teachers, as well. He thinks that DBE's staff is both top-notch and world-class, and he cannot imagine himself working anywhere else! For this reason, we are glad that Mr. Conkin is a part of the DBE Tribe.
Happy Labor Day!
DBE MATE Robotics
Fragrance Free School
We share the air, please keep it healthy and fragrance free!
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other respiratory ailments.
- Please do NOT spray perfume, body spray, etc. in the school building.
Parent Teacher Conferences
ASVAB Opportunity
If you are considering entering the military, you are required to take the ASVAB (military entrance exam).
This will be offered at DB main campus on November 9th @ 7:45am in the Little Theater
Please let Mrs. Kerkhoff know if you are interested no later than Oct. 1st.
- This is a valid career assessment and not a commitment to enter the military if you take the assessment
D-B Football
Friday, September 1st @ 7:30 PM
at J. Fred Johnson Stadium
Homecoming T-Shirts
D-B Student Council is selling Homecoming shirts. Any D-B EXCEL student that would like to order one needs to do the following:
Email Mr. French
Include your full name and shirt size
Give your money to Mrs. Pierce at the front desk by September 20th.
Cost is $10.
D-B EXCEL MATE Underwater Robotics Team
D-B EXCEL is in the process of forming an underwater robotics team that will compete in MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) competitions.
The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center’s mission is to use marine technology to inspire and challenge students to learn and creatively apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to solving real-world problems in a way that strengthens critical thinking, collaboration, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
To express interest in participating in the DBE Underwater Robotics Team go to tinyurl.com/DBErobots and fill out the form.
Trout in the Classroom
Trout in the Classroom (TIC) is an environmental education program in which students:
- raise trout from eggs to fry.
- monitor tank water quality.
- engage in stream habitat study.
- learn to appreciate water resources.
- begin to foster a conservation ethic.
- grow to understand ecosystems.
Our trout eggs were delivered on Wednesday, August 30th. Everyone will be able to observe the trout in the fish tank located in the hallway between STEM and the restrooms.
During the year each teacher tailors the program to fit his or her curricular needs. Therefore, each program is unique. TIC has interdisciplinary applications in science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, fine arts, and physical education. We will end the year by releasing the trout in a state-approved stream near the school or within a nearby watershed. We are excited to expose DBE students to this cross curricular, project-based learning opportunity!
In each state, Trout in the Classroom is funded by a number of generous supporters and made more rich through varied partnerships. We are thankful to the Cherokee Chapter of Trout Unlimited for helping us launch Trout in the Classroom at DBE!
Calculators
All students who are enrolled in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, or Geometry are required to have a calculator. The following calculators are acceptable:
TI-83 Plus
TI-84
TI-84 Plus
*Students are required to bring their calculator everyday.
D-B EXCEL Parent Advisory Committee
Some goals of the PAC are:
- Increase parent involvement
- Increase communication
- Plan family activities for the year
- Stay up to date on the operations of DBE
- Share ideas and suggestions
- Help organize and facilitate Parent Academies throughout the year
- Have a parent representative for each class
If you are interested in participating in the PAC this school year, please click the button below to fill out the form. If you have any questions regarding the PAC, please contact Ms. Darnell at ldarnell@k12k.com.
Tennessee Promise Scholarship
Picture Retake Days
Retake Dates:
Seniors - September 5th at DBE
9th, 10th, & 11th graders - September 21st at DBE
D-B EXCEL Student Norms
Students will report to school on time and prepared for the school day.
Students will bring fully charged laptops and a laptop charger every day.
Students will follow their schedule and report to the appropriate area.
Students will respect the DBE faculty, staff, visitors and other students at all times.
DBE Student Drivers
We have our own parking lot and the entrance and exit is on Roller St.
Students will need to sign up for a parking permit that will need to hang from their rearview mirror at all times (tinyurl.com/DBEparking)
Cars that do not have a car tag will be asked to be moved or will be towed.
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 D-BE/KCS 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.
Car Riders & Bus Riders
Students may be dropped of at DBE beginning at 7:15am. Students arriving after 7:45am will be counted tardy.
Please follow the traffic pattern.
- Car riders will be dismissed after the bus leaves (Approximately 2:35pm)
Bus riders will board their normal bus in the morning and then board the DBE bus at DB.
The DBE bus will arrive at DBE about 7:30am.
Bus riders will be dismissed at the 2:30pm bell.
- The bus will take students to the D-B main campus where they will then board their bus to take them home.
D-B EXCEL Parking Map
Canvas Parent App
Canvas Parent enhances the potential for parents to engage in their children's education. Parents can review upcoming or past assignments, check on grades, and receive course announcements.
Canvas Parent can be used by anyone who creates an account, has been added to Canvas with an observer role, or has signed up as a parent using the web browser.
Parents can access their child's courses in Canvas through the Parent App.
Click here for information on downloading the Parent App for iPhone.
Click here for information on downloading the Parent App for Android.
The Parent App will allow:
- Access to their child's courses
- View past and upcoming assignments.
- Check on grades
- Receive course announcements and notifications.
Learn more by clicking here!
Contact Us!
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