High school supply list

College-ruled notebooks

One per class. Wait for the first week if you can — some teachers want specific types.

4-6 Shop

Three-ring binders

1.5 to 2 inch, or one per subject depending on the course load

2 Shop

College-ruled loose-leaf paper

2 packs Shop

Blue or black pens

1 box Shop

#2 pencils

Mechanical with extra lead

1 box Shop

Highlighters

Different colors for active reading

1 pack of 4 Shop

Graphing calculator

TI-84 Plus CE is accepted on the SAT, ACT and AP exams. Buying used saves a lot. Confirm with the math teacher first.

1 Shop

Graph paper

For math and science courses

1 pad Shop

Binder dividers

1 set Shop

Index cards, 3x5

For test prep and vocabulary

2 packs Shop

Sticky notes

2 pads Shop

Flash drive

16GB

1 Shop

Student planner

Or use a phone calendar — the habit matters more than the format

1 Shop

Earbuds or headphones

1 pair Shop

High school supplies