We are often asked, as an eighth grade team, if there are any supplies we need for our classrooms in addition to the usual school supplies. We do a lot of hands on activities and projects which can lead to the need for a number of supplies not usually on the regular school supply list. We have created a "Wish List" on Amazon which includes those supplies we will need and would most likely end up spending our own money on. You can access that list here.
We are grateful for any donations we can get!
As students enter 8th grade they should be figuring out ways to keep themselves organized, so we do not demand that every student have a large binder to carry all of their schoolwork, as long as they have another way to keep themselves organized. Each student will need to have one 1.5" binder for ELA, more details in list below.
Planners are also not required, but strongly encouraged, especially if your student struggles with keeping track of their assignments.
We also have a limited supply of pencils that we will lend to students until they are gone. Please consult the following list for supplies that are required and those that are optional.
Required:
2 composition notebooks (one for ELA and one for social studies)
1"-1.5" three ring binder (this will be used in ELA only) These will generally be stored in our classroom, please make sure the binder you purchase is no larger than 1.5", storage is limited!
Tab dividers with pockets, at least five
Filler paper, one package
Calculator (non-graphing, please don't go spending $180 on a ti-84 calculator whose features we will not use!)
A list has been created on Amazon to reflect the items listed above. You do NOT need to order these exact supplies, please feel free to buy wherever you normally do.
You can find the list here.
Not Required, But Helpful:
Colored Pencils
Lined paper/notebook
Folders
Writing utensils (pens, pencils).
Academic planner