Eighth Grade Supply List

Below is a list of supplies students will need for the first day of school. These supplies are needed throughout the school year, so some may need to be replaced periodically.

School-aged children must be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B, and varicella. All students entering 8th grade will need documentation that a meningococcal immunization AND Tdap booster immunization have been obtained.

All students will need the following supplies - any brand is acceptable. 

Supplies that stay with the student:
1 pencil case
6 blue or black pens
6 boxes #2 pencils (will need to be replenished throughout the year)
colored pencils
markers
2 highlighters
2 dry erase markers
4 glue sticks, regular sized 
1 three-ring binder for math
3 composition notebooks with lined paper (1 for ELA, 1 for Science, 1 for Social Studies)
1 pair of wired earbuds or headphones
1 computer mouse (wired or wireless)
1 scientific calculator (non-graphing), Texas Instrument 30-XS or 34 work well
1 package of 3x5 notecards
1 package lined paper
1 package graphing paper
Athletic shoes for physical education
Supplies to be given to the student’s Math teacher:
1 package of dry erase markers
1 graphing composition notebook
Supplies to be given to the student’s Science teacher:
1 roll of paper towels
Supplies to be given to the student’s Statesmen Time teacher:
2 boxes of tissues
1 container of disinfectant wipes for surfaces
1 bottle of hand sanitizer 

PLEASE NOTE: All supplies must be latex-free. This is for the safety of all students in the building. Any products containing latex will not be allowed in the building for use before, during, or after school.

Depending on your child’s schedule, the following additional supplies may need to be purchased.

Algebra/Math 8
1 three-ring binder

Art
2 wooden #2 pencils (Ticonderoga brand works well)
Old shirt or apron

Band
Tradition of Excellence, Book 3
Concert attire: solid black pants or skirt with solid white shirt or blouse

Computer Science
1 one-subject notebook

Choir
Students will need nice clothes and shoes that are all black for concert attire. This could be a button-up shirt and long pants, a dress with black leggings or tights, a shirt and skirt with black leggings or tights, a button-up shirt and long pants with a tie and/or a vest/suit jacket. All shoes should be black flats/dress shoes that are not heels or sneakers.
 
Drama
2 two-pocket folders
1 highlighter    
Family and Consumer Science
1 box quart-sized zipper seal bags (Ziploc type)
1 folder or notebook
12 wooden #2 pencils
    
Geometry
pack of 3x5 notecards
            
Learning Strategies
1 composition notebook with lined paper

Orchestra
Essential Technique for Strings 1, 2, or 3 (specific to the instrument your child plays and the orchestra class)
Concert dress: solid black pants or skirt (below the knees) with solid black shirt or blouse
Folding music stand
violin/viola shoulder bar
cell/bass rock stop

Shop
1 single subject spiral notebook
1 black permanent marker (Sharpie type)
1 pocket folder (with prongs preferred)

World Languages (French, German, Spanish)
1 spiral notebook
1 two-pocket folder
1 pack of index cards
3 dry erase markers

Request from the counseling department: If you have any tinker, fidget, or stress toys you are able to donate to the counselors, our students would appreciate it! We will also gladly accept tissue box donations.