School Supply Lists
CASSADAGA VALLEY MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
School Supply Lists
*For subjects not listed, students should plan on bringing standard materials the first day of school*
Middle School---Grades 6-8
6th grade
Color Coding for the folders: ELA-Orange, Math-Red, Science-Green, Social Studies-Blue
For all classes- 1 box of tissues for Homeroom, pencils, several good erasers (pink pearl), wide ruled 3-ring notebook paper, scissors (7 inch size are best), crayons (small box), colored pencils, highlighters, pencil case/pouch, headphones/ear buds
English- folder (2 pocket, orange), sticky notes
Social Studies- 2 pocket blue folder
Math- folder (2 pocket, red)
Science- folder (2 pocket, green), green composition book (at least 100 pages)
Art 6- pencils, erasers, lined paper and a folder, handheld pencil sharpener
Health 6- pens/pencils, construction paper
Music 6- recorder, pencil, folder
Band 6- Students provide their own instrument and cleaning rods/brushes. Instruments are usually rented from a local music store, unless specific arrangements are made with Mrs. Zenns at school regarding one of the larger school instruments to borrow. You will be provided with the Essential Elements book and/or technique book for your instrument, solo repertoire, several pieces of sheet music, and a band folder from the school, in addition to reeds and other supplies needed.
7th grade
*Box of tissues for homeroom teacher
Color Coding for the folders, binders and notebooks: ELA-Orange, Math-Red, Science-Green, Social Studies-Blue
English- half-sized composition notebook, Orange plastic folder (two pockets and rings in the center), loose leaf paper for the folder, notebook of extra paper, pens (blue or black only), pencils, highlighter, Elmer’s Glue, scissors
Social Studies- pens and pencils, blue folder with pockets, glue stick and markers are helpful but not required, loose leaf paper, headphones
Math 7 and Transitional Math 7/8 (Advanced Math)- 3-ring binder (1 ½ inch), pencils (NO pens), erasers, highlighter, loose leaf lined paper, calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS)
Science (Life Science)- #2 pencils with hand-held pencil sharpener
Art 7- pencils, lined paper, folder
Music 7- pencil, folder, notebook paper
Health 7- pen/pencils
Home & Career Skills 7- pencil/pen, lined paper, yellow folder, earbuds or headphones
Band 7/8- Students provide their own instrument and cleaning rods/brushes. Instruments are usually rented from a local music store, unless specific arrangements are made with Mrs. Zenns at school regarding one of the larger school instruments to borrow. You will be provided with the Essential Elements book and/or technique book for your instrument, solo repertoire, several pieces of sheet music, and a band folder from the school, in addition to reeds and other supplies needed.
8th grade
Color Coding for the folders, binders and notebooks: ELA-Orange, Math-Red, Science-Green, Social Studies-Blue
English- pencils, vinyl 2 pocket folder, headphones/earbuds
Social Studies- blue folder with pockets, notebook paper, blue or black pens, box of tissues, headphones
Math 8- lots of pencils!, calculator (Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS or TI-34II) if you would like to have your own, headphones or earbuds
Algebra-8- 3 ring binder (min. 2 inch), pens and pencils, loose leaf paper and a TI-84 plus graphing calculator (one is provided at school, but it's nice to have one at home)
Science- Green 3-ring binder (at least one inch), dividers for binder, blue or black pens, pencils, 2 two pocket folders, loose leaf college-ruled notebook paper, 2 composition books, headphones
Art 8- pencils, lined paper, folder
Home & Career Skills 8- folder with pockets, filler paper, pencil or pen (no red), earbuds or headphones
Spanish 1- binder, folder with pockets
Band 7/8- Students provide their own instrument and cleaning rods/brushes. Instruments are usually rented from a local music store, unless specific arrangements are made with Mrs. Zenns at school regarding one of the larger school instruments to borrow. You will be provided with the Essential Elements book and/or technique book for your instrument, solo repertoire, several pieces of sheet music, and a band folder from the school, in addition to reeds and other supplies needed.
High School---Grades 9-12
High School Math
Algebra-R- 3 ring binder (min. 2 inch), pens and pencils, loose leaf paper and a TI-84 plus graphing calculator (one is provided at school, but it's nice to have one at home)
Algebra 1-A- 3 ring binder, loose leaf paper, pack of markers, pencils and erasers, TI-84 calculator (one is provided at school, but nice to have one at home), box of tissues
Algebra 1-B- 3 ring binder, loose leaf paper, pack of markers, pencils and erasers, TI-84 calculator (one is provided at school, but nice to have one at home), box of tissues
Applied Geometry- 3 ring binder (min. 2 inch), loose leaf paper, pens and pencils and a calculator with trigonometric capabilities
Geometry- Required Materials: 3-Ring Binder (3 inch preferred, minimum 2 inch), loose leaf paper, pens, pencils, erasers, compass, protractor
Recommended Materials: Graphing Calculator (TI-83 or higher)
Algebra 2- 3 ring binder (min. 2 inch), loose leaf paper, pens and pencils, folder, at least 4 AAA batteries for their TI-84 Plus calculator
Pre-Calculus- Notebook or a binder with loose leaf paper, a writing utensil, and at least 4 AAA batteries for their TI 84-Plus Calculator
Calculus- notebook or binder with loose leaf paper, a writing utensil, and at least 4 AAA batteries for their TI-84 Plus Calculator
Business Math- Notebook or binder, pens or pencils
High School Science
Living Environment- 3 ring binder (min. 2 inch), pens and pencils, 100 sheet marble composition book, highlighters
Earth Science- Earth Science: 3 ring binder (2") , 4-function calculator, Pens and Pencils, and loose leaf paper.
Physics- 3 ring binder (2"), Scientific or Graphing Calculator, Protractor (small or large), Ruler (6" or 12"), Pens and Pencils, and loose leaf paper
Animal Science- single composition book or spiral bound notebook
STEM/GIS- single composition book or spiral bound notebook
High School Social Studies
Global Studies 9- 3 ring binder with pocket or added folder, lined paper and pens, blue or black pens
Global 10- 1 inch 3 ring binder or a durable folder with pockets, black or blue ink pens, loose leaf paper
optional: colored pencils, highlighters, post-it notes (highlighters and colored pencils are provided for class use; some students prefer to have their own supplies)
American History- 3 ring binder, good thick notebook at least 100 pages, folder, blue and/or black pens
Economics- small binder, pens, lined paper
Government- small 3 ring binder, notebook paper, blue or black pens
High School English
English 9- 2-3 inch 3 ring binder with dividers, folder with pockets, 3 pronged folder, loose leaf paper, pens, composition notebook, index cards to make flashcards
English 10- 1 ½ “ 3 ring binder with dividers (no spiral notebooks), loose-leaf paper, highlighter, post-it pad, pens (dark blue or black)
English 11- 1 ½ “ 3 ring binder with dividers, loose-leaf
Paper or notebook, highlighter, post-it pad, pens (dark blue or black), pencils, and a folder with pockets
English 12- pens, paper, folder, and notebook
High School Foreign Language
Spanish 2, 3 and JCC Spanish- binder or folder, writing utensil, charged Chromebook, students may donate tissues for extra credit
High School Electives
Studio Art- pencils, erasers, lined paper and a 3-ring binder (1 inch or larger), handheld pencil sharpener
Drawing and Painting- pencils, erasers, lined paper, 3 ring binder (1 inch or larger) and a sketchbook that is either spiral bound or bound like a book and must be least 8" x 10" and contain a minimum of 50 pages (or buy multiple sketchbooks), handheld pencil sharpener
Ceramics 1 & 2- pencils, lined paper and a 3 ring binder (1 inch or larger)
Advanced Art- pencils, erasers, lined paper, 3 ring binder (1 inch or larger) and a sketchbook that is either spiral bound or bound like a book and must be least 8" x 10" and contain a minimum of 50 pages (or buy multiple sketchbooks), handheld pencil sharpener
Photography- 3 ring binder, lined paper, pencils, SD card
Yearbook- folder, pencils, lined paper
Computer Art/Design- 3 ring binder (1 inch or larger), lined paper, pencils
Foods 1 and 2- folder with pockets, filler paper
Parenting and Child Psychology- composition notebook
JCC Education- 2 inch binder, dividers, 1 subject notebook
JCC Photography & JCC Ceramics- spiral bound sketchbook, folder, pencils, lined paper (JCC Photo needs an SD card)
Senior High Health- pens/pencils
Ag Mechanics- tape measure, sharpie, safety glasses (welding helmet is optional, but recommended)
Work Readiness- 1 inch binder with dividers
Musical Theatre- folder, pencil, notebook paper
Voice Class- ½ or 1” binder, notebook paper, pencils, ear buds/headphones