Uniform and Supplies
Uniform Expectations
Parents must purchase uniforms themselves. Please see pages 11-14 of the Admissions Handbook for details on where these can be ordered and purchased. Please review the supply lists below for more information. Note: this will be sent out with all acceptance letters.
Supply Lists
Please review the below supply lists for each grade level to ensure your child is prepared for learning at AISL. Feel free to check with our AISL School Store about the availability of these items.
EC/ES Supplies
EC
Homeroom
- Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books)
- Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books)
- Emergency change of clothing (preferably uniform) in a labeled Ziploc bag.
- Snack and lunch boxes that can be opened by your child
- Baseball cap or sun hut
- Plastic or metal water bottle (not glass)
- Box of quart-sized Ziploc bags
- Box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
- Box of tissues
- Pack of baby wipes - 2 packs
- Disinfecting wipes (Clorox or similar)
Library
- Book bag (large enough for an A3 sized book)
KG
Homeroom
- Glue sticks (Large), Qty. 4
- Broad-tip box of markers (pack of 12, Crayola), 1 Set
- Clear document bags with zip closure - A4 size(each a different colors if possible), Qty. 2
- Headphones (iPad compatible - not earbuds, not wireless, no USB connector) , Qty. 1Notebook for World Language, Qty. 1
- Face Masks (as extras kept in backpack), Qty. 3
- Emergency change of clothing (preferably uniform) in a labeled Ziploc bag. Qty. 1
- Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty. 1
- Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books), Qty. 1
- Lunch box and water bottle/flask, Qty. 1
- Box of tissues, Qty. 1
- Wet Antibacterial Disinfecting Wipes or regular wet wipes, Qty. 1
Art
- Sketchbook for Art (blank pages), Qty. 1
PE
- 1 piece swim suit / swimwear, towel and swim bag (please keep at home until informedotherwise), Qty. 1
Library
- Book bag (large enough for an A3 sized book , Qty. 1
G1
Homeroom
- Pencils - 2HB (1 pack of 12), Qty. 1 Set
- Erasers (Large), Qty. 2
- Colored Pencil ( set 24) (Crayola), Qty. 1 Set
- Crayons (1 x 24), Qty. 1 Set
- Fine-Line box of markers (pack of 12, Crayola), Qty. 1 Set
- Glue Sticks, Qty. 1
- Pencil Sharpeners (simple/small), Qty. 1
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty. 3
- Two-Pocket folders (4 different colors – plastic preferred for durability - Note that these are folders not the “envelope type”. Those won’t work for our purposes.), Qty. 4
- Dry Erase Markers, multi-colored ( Pack of 4 markers), Qty. 4 Sets
- Boxes facial tissues, Qty. 3
- Paper towels rolls, Qty. 2
- Ziploc freezer bags (Boys -Quart size, Girls - Gallon size), Qty. 1 Set
- Headphones (iPad compatible - not earbuds, not wireless, no USB connector), Qty. 1 Set
- Scissors (Blunt Nose), Qty. 1
- World Languages
- Exercise book / composition book / black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty. 1
Library
- Book bag (large enough for an A3 sized book, Qty. 1
Art
- One Sketch book (unlined), Qty. 1
PE
- Boys: RED shirt & dark blue or black shorts (solid, no logos or writing), Qty. 1
- Girls: RED shirt & dark blue or black shorts (solid, no logos or writing), Qty. 1
- Boys: Swimming: black or blue swim trunks, goggles, Qty. 1
- Girls: Swimming: one piece black or blue swimsuit (1 piece only), goggles, Qty. 1
- Swimming: Goggles, Qty. 1
Miscellaneous
- Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books), Qty. 1
- Insulated lunch bag, Qty. 1
- Water bottle (used daily for recess and P.E. 3x per week), Qty. 1
- Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty. 1
Optional
- Saturday Sports (if attending): Molded rubber soccer cleats (no metal), Qty. 1
- Saturday Sports (if attending): soccer shin guards, Qty. 1
G2
Homeroom
- Post-it Notes, Qty 4 Sets colored pencils (1 x 24), Qty 1 Set
- Fine line colored markers, Qty 1 Set
- Spiral notebook A4 sized 70-80 pages, wide-rule, Qty 1
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. Wide-ruled 100 white sheets. No perforated pages, Qty 3
- Two-pocket folders, Qty 4
- Pair of headphones (wired, not bluetooth), Qty 1 Set
- Sharpened pencils (24 pack), Qty 1 Set Fine line fine tip black markers, Qty 4
- Fine line dry erase markers, assorted colors (thin line, please), Qty 4
- LARGE glue sticks (no white liquid glue), Qty 5
- Lysol or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes (minimum 35 wipes) (girls bring), Qty 2
- Hand-sanitizing wipes (minimum 40 wipes) (boys bring), Qty 2
- Boxes of facial tissue, Qty 4
- Pencil case (big enough to fit their supplies), Qty 1
World Languages: French
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1 Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
World Languages: Spanish
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Art Sketchbook, Qty 1
PE
- Boys: Swimming: black or blue swim trunks, goggles, Qty 1
- Girls: Swimming: one piece black or blue swimsuit (1 piece only), goggles, Qty 1
Miscellaneous
- 1 water bottle/flask-unbreakable, with a tight, non-leaking spout or lid, Qty 1 1
- lunch box, Qty 1
- 1 school bag or backpack, Qty 1
- Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty 1
Optional
- Saturday Sports (if attending): Molded rubber soccer cleats (no metal), Qty 1
- Saturday Sports (if attending): soccer shin guards, Qty 1
Library
- Book bag (large enough for an A3 sized book, Qty 1
G3
Homeroom
- Plastic baggies , Qty 1 Set
- Spiral-coil notebooks with different colored covers with at least 70 sheets in each, A4 or letter size, wide rule without perforated pages is preferred, Qty 5
- 1 pair of headphones, Qty 1
- Highlighters (different colors) , Qty 4
- iPad or laptop from home (optional), Qty 1
- Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books), Qty 1Plastic or metal water bottle (not glass), Qty 1
- Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty 1
World Languages: Both
- Small school box sized to hold personal supplies (plastic), Qty 1
World Languages:French
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
World Languages:Spanish
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
PE
- Boys: Swimming: black or blue swim trunks, goggles , Qty 1
- Girls: Swimming: one piece black or blue swimsuit (1 piece only), goggles, Qty 1
Performing Arts
- Music: Soprano recorder [Key of C] (Yamaha YRS-302B), Qty 1
Art
- Sketchbook with blank paper, Qty 1
Optional
- Saturday Sports (if attending): Molded rubber soccer cleats (no metal), Qty 1
- Saturday Sports (if attending): soccer shin guards, Qty 1
G4
Homeroom
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Device (see here for minimum requirements), charger, and headphones (w/ mic), Qty 1
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Plastic baggies, Qty 1 Set
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Pencils with eraser (No. 2 x 10), Qty 1 Set
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Scissors, Qty 1
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Pencil case (big enough to fit their supplies), Qty 1
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Highlighters (different colors), Qty 3
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Spiral-coil notebooks with different colored covers with at least 70 sheets in each, A4 or letter size, wide rule without perforated pages is preferred, Qty 4
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Folders , Qty 2
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Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books), Qty 1
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Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty 1
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Water bottle, Qty 1
World Languages:Spanish
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook. Qty 1
- 8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
World Languages: French
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook. Qty 1
- 8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
PE
- Uniform - red t-shirt and black or blue shorts, Qty 1
- Boys: Swimming: black or blue swim trunks, goggles, Qty 1
- Girls: Swimming: one piece black or blue swimsuit (1 piece only), goggles, Qty 1
Performing Arts
- Recorders, Qty 1
Art
- Sketchbook with blank paper, Qty 1
G5
Homeroom
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Device (see here for minimum requirements), charger, and headphones (w/ mic), Qty 1
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Pencils with eraser (No. 2 x 10), Qty 1
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Scissors, Qty 1
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Colored pencils and/or colored markers, Qty 1 Set
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Pencil case (big enough to fit their supplies), Qty 1
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Highlighters (different colors), Qty 3
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Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook.
8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 5 -
Folders , Qty 5
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Backpack or book bag (large enough to hold folders and books), Qty 1
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Hat for recess & P.E. (baseball hat style preferred), Qty 1
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Water bottle, Qty 1
World Languages:Spanish
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook. Qty 1
- 8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
World Languages: French
- Exercise book or composition book or black marble cover notebook. Qty 1
- 8.5 x 11 inches or A4 sized. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
Art
- Sketchbook with blank paper, Qty 1
PE
- Uniform - red t-shirt and black or blue shorts, Qty 1
- Boys: Swimming: black or blue swim trunks, goggles, Qty 1
- Girls: Swimming: one piece black or blue swimsuit (1 piece only), goggles, Qty 1
World Languages
Kindergarten: French/Spanish
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Color pencils and/or crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Pencils & shapener, Qty 1 Set
- Eraser, Qty 1
- Spiral-coil notebook. A4 or letter size, 40-50 pages. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
1st Grade: French/Spanish
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Pencils, Qty 1 Set
- Erasers, Qty 1
- Pencil sharpener, Qty 1
- Colored pencils, Qty 1 Set
- Colored crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Spiral-coil notebook. A4 or letter size, 70-80 pages. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
2nd Grade: French/Spanish
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Pencils, Qty 1 Set
- Erasers, Qty 1
- Pencil sharpener, Qty 1
- Colored pencils, Qty 1 Set
- Colored crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Colored markers, Qty 1 Set
- Spiral-coil notebook. A4 or letter size, 70-80 pages. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
- Loose wide ruled sheets (10-20 placed in binder), Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
3rd Grade: French/Spanish
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Colored pencils, Qty 1 Set
- Colored crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Colored markers, Qty 1 Set
- Pencils & shapener, Qty 1 Set
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
- Loose wide ruled sheets (10-20 placed in binder), Qty 1
- Red pen, Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
4th Grade: French/Spanish
- Spiral-coil notebook. A4 or letter size, 70-80 pages. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Loose wide ruled sheets (10-20 placed in binder), Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Red pen, Qty 1
- Colored pencils and/or crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Colored markers, Qty 1 Set
- Pencils & shapener, Qty 1 Set
- Erasers, Qty 1
- Simple bilingual dictionary, Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
5th Grade: French/Spanish
- Spiral-coil notebook. A4 or letter size, 70-80 pages. No perforated pages, Qty 1
- Loose wide ruled sheets (10-20 placed in binder), Qty 1
- Three-ring binder / A4 ring binder, Qty 1
- Pencil case (big enough to contain supplies), Qty 1
- Red pen, Qty 1
- Colored pencils and/or crayons, Qty 1 Set
- Colored markers, Qty 1 Set
- Pencils & shapener, Qty 1 Set
- Erasers, Qty 1
- Simple bilingual dictionary, Qty 1
- Personal Ipad / tablet or AISL device connected to AISL network, Qty 1
MS/HS Supplies
G6
Department | Item | Description | Required or optional? | Unit (Each or set) |
QTY | |
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6 | General | Agenda/Planner/Calendar | Optional | Each | 1 | |
6 | Math/Science | Calculator | Optional | Each | 1 | |
6 | General | Colored pencils / pens | Required | Set | 1 | |
6 | General | Computer | See Technology page for requirements | Required | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Eraser | Required | Each | 1 | |
6 | PE | Face towels | Required | Each | 2 | |
6 | General | Glue stick | Required | Each | 1 | |
6 | General | Headphones/Earbuds | Ideally with built in microphone | Required | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Highlighters | Different colors | Required | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Index cards | 4x6, lined | Optional | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Locker organizer or shelf | 12" deep and 12” wide | Optional | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Notebooks | Spiral bound, A4, for Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Languages | Required | Each | 5 |
6 | General | Padlock | Sturdy combination lock for locker if you don’t want to use the school-supplied one | Optional | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Padlock | Sturdy combination lock for locker if you don’t want to use the school-supplied one | Optional | Each | 1 |
6 | General | PE uniform | See Uniform Policy | Required | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Pencil case / pouch | Appropriate size to store supplies | Required | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Pencil Sharpener | With container for sharpenings | As needed | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Pencils | #2/HB with erasers or mechanical with plenty of lead refills | Required | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Pens | Including black, blue, red | Required | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Pens other than black/ blue | for correcting / notes | Required | Set | 1 |
6 | General | Post-it notes | Optional | Set | 1 | |
6 | General | Ruler | 12 in/30 cm | Required | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Scissors | Required | Each | 1 | |
6 | General | Uniform | See Uniform Policy | Required | Each | 1 |
6 | General | Water bottle & lunch bag/box | Required | Each | 1 |
G7
Department | Item | Description | Required or optional? | Unit (Each or set) |
QTY |
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.General | Agenda/Planner/Calendar | Optional | Each | 1 | |
.General | Clipboard | Sturdy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Colored pencils / pens | Required | Set | 1 | |
.General | Computer | See Technology page for requirements | Each | 1 | |
English | Display Folder | A4 with built in plastic pockets to store notes | Required | Each | 1 |
Science | Dividers | 10 tabs, to go with ring binder | Required | Each | 1 |
Math | Dry Erase Markers | 5-8 should last the year, to be kept in the classroom | Optional | Set | 1 |
.General | Eraser | Required | Each | 1 | |
PE | Face towels | Required | Each | 2 | |
.General | Glue stick | Required | Each | 1 | |
.General | Headphones/Earbuds | Ideally with built in microphone | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Highlighters | Different colors | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Index cards | 4x6, lined | Optional | Set | 1 |
.General | Locker organizer or shelf | 12" deep and 12” wide | Optional | Each | 1 |
Science | Notebook | B5, composition; hard cover | Required | Each | 1 |
Math | Notebook / exercise book | Student preference for size and style | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Notebooks | A4, (Spanish, English, Social studies) | Required | Each | 3 |
French | Notebooks | A4, spiral bound | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Padlock | Sturdy combination lock for locker if you don’t want to use the school-supplied one | Optional | Each | 1 |
.General | PE uniform | See Uniform Policy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencil case / pouch | Appropriate size to store supplies | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencil Sharpener | With container for sharpenings | As needed | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencils | #2/HB with erasers or mechanical with plenty of lead refills | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens | Including black, blue, red | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens other than black/ blue | For correcting / notes | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Post-it notes | Optional | Set | 1 | |
Science | Ring binder | A4 for Science | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Ruler | 12 in/30 cm | Required | Each | 1 |
Math/Science | Scientific Calculator | Required | Each | 1 | |
.General | Scissors | Required | Each | 1 | |
.General | Uniform | See Uniform Policy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Water bottle & lunch bag/box | Bottle ideally not metallic | Required | Each | 1 |
Math | Whiteboard Eraser | Can also use an old sock, to be kept in the classroom | Optional | Each | 1 |
G8
Department | Item | Description | Required or optional? | Unit (Each or set) |
QTY |
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.General | Agenda/Planner/Calendar | Optional | Each | 1 | |
.General | Clipboard | Sturdy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Colored pencils / pens | Required | Set | 1 | |
.General | Computer | See Technology page for requirements | Each | 1 | |
English | Display Folder | A4 with built in plastic pockets to store notes | Required | Each | 1 |
Science | Dividers | 10 tabs, to go with ring binder | Required | Each | 1 |
Math | Dry Erase Markers | 5-8 should last the year, to be kept in the classroom | Optional | Set | 1 |
.General | Eraser | Required | Each | 1 | |
PE | Face towels | Required | Each | 2 | |
.General | Glue stick | Required | Each | 1 | |
Math/Science | Graphing calculator | Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX (not CAS) or TI-Nspire CXII (non-CAS) calculator. This calculator is the one required in high school so you won’t need to buy one then. This will be very helpful for 8th grade. They are very difficult to find in Nigeria so you’ll need to buy this over the summer. | Highly recommended | Each | 1 |
.General | Headphones/Earbuds | Ideally with built in microphone | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Highlighters | Different colors | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Index cards | 4x6, lined | Optional | Set | 1 |
.General | Locker organizer or shelf | 12" deep and 12” wide | Optional | Each | 1 |
.General | Notebook | A4 (English, Social Studies, Languages) | Required | Each | 3 |
Science | Notebook | B5, composition; hard cover | Required | Each | 1 |
Math | Notebook / exercise book | Student preference for size and style; many students like the notebooks with graph paper as we do a great deal of graphing in G8 | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Padlock | Sturdy combination lock for locker if you don’t want to use the school-supplied one | Optional | Each | 1 |
.General | PE uniform | See Uniform Policy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencil case / pouch | Appropriate size to store supplies | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencil Sharpener | With container for sharpenings | As needed | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencils | #2/HB with erasers or mechanical with plenty of lead refills | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens | Including black, blue, red | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens other than black/ blue | For correcting / notes | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Post-it notes | Optional | Set | 1 | |
Science | Ring binder | A4 | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Ruler | 12 in/30 cm | Required | Each | 1 |
Math/Science | Scientific Calculator | If you dont have a graphing calculator | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Scissors | Required | Each | 1 | |
.General | Uniform | See Uniform Policy. | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Water bottle & lunch bag/box | Required | Each | 1 | |
Math | Whiteboard Eraser | Can also use an old sock, to be kept in the classroom | Optional | Each |
High School
Department | Item | Description | Required or optional? | Unit (Each or set) |
QTY |
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Spanish | Accordion File | Accordion File with internal dividers | Optional | Each | 1 |
.General | Computer | See the BYOD policy | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Eraser | Required | Each | 1 | |
PE | Face towels | Required | Each | 2 | |
French | French/English Dictionary | Optional | Each | 1 | |
.General | Glue stick | Required | Each | 1 | |
Math/Science | Graphing calculator | Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX (not CAS) or TI-Nspire CXII (non-CAS) calculator. Its use will be taught in class. CAS calculators are not allowed by IB. | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Headphones/Earbuds | Required | Set | 1 | |
.General | Highlighters | Different colors | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Index cards | 4x6 | Optional | Set | 1 |
.General | Locker organizer or shelf | 12" deep and 12” wide | Optional | Each | 1 |
French | Notebook | Student preference for size and style | Required | Each | 1 |
English | Notebook | A4 with lined paper | Required | Each | 1 |
Math G9/10 | Notebook | A4, 1/4 inch (7mm) squares | Required | Each | 1 |
Spanish | Notebook | A4, Spiral-bound with lined paper | Required | Each | 1 |
Physics | Notebook | Thick cover, any type or size for lab book | Required | Each | 1 |
Chemistry | Notebook | A4, Spiral Bound with lined paper | Required | Each | 1 |
Math Extended | Notebook | Student preference for size and style | Required | Each | 1 |
Biology + Physics | Notebook / Folder | Student preference for size and style | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | PE uniform | See HS Uniform Policy. | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencil Sharpener | With container for sharpenings | As needed | Each | 1 |
.General | Pencils | #2/HB with erasers or mechanical with plenty of lead refills | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens | Including black, blue, red | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Pens other than black/ blue | for correcting / notes | Required | Set | 1 |
.General | Post-it notes | Optional | Each | 1 | |
Chemistry | Ring binder | A4 | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Ring binder or notebook | A4 for each subject area - unless specified otherwise | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Ruler | 12 in/30 cm | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Scissors | Required | Each | 1 | |
Spanish | Spanish/English Dictionary | Recommended | Each | 1 | |
.General | Uniform | See HS Uniform Policy. We strongly recommend bringing a sufficient stock of uniform clothing supplies with you at the beginning of the year to allow for fast-growing students, laundry mishaps and other wardrobe malfunctions. | Required | Each | 1 |
.General | Water bottle & lunch bag/box | Required | Each | 1 |