RSHS Course Supply List 2015-2016
English Courses
*English Composition:
1) Notebook with dividers
2) Plastic sheet protectors
3) Highlighters
4) Journal
5) Colored pens
6) Notebook paper
7) Post-it notes
8) Library card
*American Literature:
Three-ring binder (Can be shared with other classes if using dividers)
Loose leaf paper
Writing utensils
Composition book or small notebook for journal
Access to a computer
*English 9:
2” three-ring binder
5 sets of dividers
Lined notebook paper
pencils/pens
*Speech:
Notebook with dividers
3x5 cards
Spiral Notebook or legal pad
Folder
Writing Utensils (pens, pencils and highlighters)
Bible
*Literature of Ancient Israel:
Binder (can be shared with other classes as long as you have dividers)
4+ colors of Highlighters
Pen
Pencils
Study Bible - Your choice of translation, but I recommend NIV, TNIV, NRSV or ESV.
Access to a computer for research and projects
*World Literature:
1) Notebook with dividers.
2) Journal
3) A copy of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich*, by Alexander Solzhenitsyn, especially FSG Classic version
(Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) with an introduction by Katherine Shonk from www.fsgbooks.com
4) Copy of Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar*
5) Copy of Moliere's Tartuffe or the Hypocrite*
*Students may obtain a copy of the plays and Solzhenitsyn's book from the library.
History/Social Studies
*U.S. Government:
Notebook with dividers.
*Geography Supplies:
Binder (can be shared with other classes as long as you have dividers)
Colored pencils (box of 12)
Loose leaf, lined paper
pencils/pens
Access to a computer for research
*American History
Binder (can be shared with other classes as long as you have dividers)
Loose leaf, lined paper
Pencils/pens
Access to a computer
*World History Supplies:
2-3” three-ring binder
4 dividers
loose leaf paper
pencils/pens
Math Courses
Algebra 1:
Calculator (TI-83, TI-83 Plus or TI-84)
2-3” three-ring binder
5 Notebook Dividers
Notebook sized 3-hole punch
Mini Stapler
Graph Paper (May be incorporated with notebook)
Straight Edge
Pencils and Erasures
*Algebra 2:
Calculator (TI-83/84)
1-3” three-ring binder for this class only
5 Notebook Dividers– labeled as follows: Info, Notes, Homework, Tests and Quizzes
Notebook sized 3-hole punch
Mini Stapler
Graph Paper (4X4 quad ruled)
Lined Loose-leaf paper
Straight Edge
Sticky Note flags-multicolor
Yellow highlighter
Pencils and Erasers (All turned in work must be done in pencil)
Colored Pencils
*College Algebra
Calculator (TI-83, TI-83 Plus or TI-84)
2-3” three-ring binder
5 Notebook Dividers
Notebook sized 3-hole punch
Mini Stapler
Graph Paper (May be incorporated with notebook)
Straight Edge
Pencils and Erasures
*Geometry:
2-3” three-ringed binder for this class only
5 dividers for notebook – labeled as follows: Information, Notes, Homework, Tests and Quizzes
Graphing Paper spiral notebook or loose graph paper (4X4 quad ruled).
Notebook size 3-hole punch
Pencils/Erasers (All turned in work must be done in pencil)
Colored Pencils
Sticky Note flags-multicolor
Yellow highlighter
Calculator – all students must have at least a scientific calculator.
It does not need to be a graphing calculator (TI83 or TI84) but anyone planning to go on to higher math in
the future should consider investing in one now.
Mini-stapler
Protractor
Compass
Ruler
*Pre-Calculus:
2”-3” three-ringed binder for this class only
5 dividers for notebook –labeled as follows: Information, Notes, Homework, Tests, Quizzes
Pencils/Erasers (all turned in work MUST be in pencil)
Colored pencils
Graphing Calculator – TI83 or TI84
Protractor
Compass
Ruler
Graph Paper 4X4 quad
Lined, loose-leaf paper
Yellow highlighter
Mini-staple
Science Courses
*Advanced Biology:
1-3” three-ring binder
Three dividers
Composition notebook
Colored pencils, not markers
Assorted pencils and pens
Scissors
Lab apron (sciencekit.com, $5)
Goggles
*Biology:
2-inch 3-ringed binder, nothing fancy, dedicated (this class only)
5 dividers for notebook - plain and label: Homework, Labs, Tests/Quizzes,
Research papers, Notes
Colored Pencils for labs and class work
Loose leaf paper
Lab Coat - can be an old button up shirt
Goggles
Calculator
Ruler
*Chemistry:
1-3” three-ring Binder
Three dividers
Composition notebook
Colored pencils, not markers
Assorted pencils and pens
Scissors
Lab apron (sciencekit.com, $5)
Goggles
A ball and stick molecular model kit is recommended, but not necessary·
Calculator
Ruler
Graph Paper
*Physics:
Calculator
Pens and pencils
Three ring binder and notebook paper
Three-hole graph paper
Ruler
Miscellaneous Courses:
*Apologetics Supplies:
2-3” three-ring binder
4 dividers
loose leaf paper
Bible
"Christian Apologetics" by Douglas Groothuis (optional)
*Art 1/Art 2:
The Teacher will purchase the major supplies for this course. You will need to pay $25.00 for these supplies.
Please make check payable to RSHS as a separate check with “Art Class” written in the memo and turn it in on
Orientation Day.
*Photography:
Digital camera, point-and-shoot or DSLR
Students are also expected to cover printing costs for a few projects, which will be fairly cheap using a home
printer or services found at FedEx or Target or Walmart.
*Personal Finance:
1- 1/2 inch three-ring binder with lined paper
Folder for advice papers
Writing implements
Spanish 1 & 2
Spanish-English dictionary
Black/blue ink pen
Red pen
Notebook paper
3-ring binder
3x5 note cards
Spanish 3 & 4:
Spanish-English dictionary
Black/blue ink pen
Red pen
Notebook paper
3-ring binder
3x5 note cards
7th and 8th
Grade
*English
2" 3-ring binder
2 sets of divider tabs
3" X 5" notecards
red ink pen
loose leaf paper
pencils
spiral notebook (college ruled)
*English Literature
1” 3-ring binder
1 set of divider tabs
arrow flag sticky notes
loose leaf paper
pencils
highlighters
various novels (list to follow)
*7th Grade Math & Pre-Algebra
1" 3-ring binder
calculator (basic)
graph paper
good eraser
protractor
pencils
*Physical Science
1" 3-ring binder
divider tabs
colored pencils
loose leaf paper
pencils
*American History
1" 3-ring binder
divider tabs
colored pencils
loose leaf paper
pencils
*Misc.
assignment book