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School Supply List

 
 

Colfax Jr/Sr High School

Grade Level Student School Supply List – 2024-2025
* Additional items may be required in elective courses; teachers will go over supplies needed at the beginning of the year.
* If purchasing school supplies presents an economic hardship, please contact the school office at the start of school.  We have access to donated supplies.

 

Grade 7
CLASSES: English-7, Math-7, Science-7, Social Studies-7, PE-7, Band or Choir

 

General:

Backpack

3-ring binder with pocket dividers or an accordion file with 6 sections

Pencils sufficient for the year (store at home or in your locker)

Loose-leaf college-ruled notebook paper sufficient for the school year (store at home or in your locker)

For PE: Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

English

1 spiral notebook

Multi-pack of 3”x3” post-it notes to donate to class

Highlighters to donate to class

Multi-colored pens

Math

1 spiral notebook

Science

3 composition notebooks

Multi-pack of 3”x3” post-its (not yellow) to donate to class

Social Studies

2 spiral notebooks for notes

Band

1” 3-ring binder 

50 sheet protectors

 

Grade 8

CLASSES: English-8, Math-8, Science-8, Social Studies-8, PE-8, Band or Choir, Elective-8

 

General:

Backpack

3-ring binder with pocket dividers or an accordion file with 6 sections

Pencils sufficient for the year (store at home or in your locker)

Loose-leaf college-ruled notebook paper sufficient for the school year (store at home or in your locker)

For PE: Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

English

1 spiral notebook

Multi-pack of 3”x3” post-it notes to donate to class

Highlighters to donate to class

Multi-colored pens

Math

Scientific Calculator 

1 Package of Graph Paper 

1 spiral notebook

Science

3 composition notebooks

Multi-pack of 3”x3” post-its (not yellow) to donate to class

Social Studies

2 spiral notebooks for notes

Band

1” 3-ring binder 

50 sheet protectors

 

Grade 9

CLASSES: English-9, Algebra I, Science-9, Social Studies-9, Computer Applications, PE/Health, Elective-9

  • Backpack
  • 3-Rings Binder with Dividers and Pockets
  • 2 Spiral Notebooks (Algebra)
  • 100 Page Notebook (to take notes)
  • Zip Pouch or Pencil Box
  • Pencils (regular or mechanical)
  • Highlighters (4 colors)
  • Colored Pencils (8 to 12 colors)
  • 5 x 10 inch Composition Book (2)
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Loose Leaf Notebook Paper: Lined, 3-Hole Punched, 1 Package
  • 3 Ring Binder (Physical Science)

For PE: Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

If in SHOP Class: Leather Boots & Full-Body Coveralls are Required

 

 

Grade 10

CLASSES:  English-10, Geometry, Biology or Plant Science, Social Studies-10, Electives (2)

  • Backpack
  • 3-Ring Binder with Dividers and Pockets
  • 2 Spiral Notebooks (Geometry)
  • Zip Pouch or Pencil Box
  • Pencils (regular or mechanical)
  • Highlighters (4 colors)
  • Colored Pencils (8 to 12 colors)
  • Composition Book (2)
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)
  • Loose Leaf Notebook Paper: Lined, 3-Hole Punched, 1 Package

If in SHOP Class: Leather Boots & Full-Body Coveralls are Required

If in PE Class: Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

 

Grade 11

CLASSES:  English-11, Algebra II, Social Studies-11, Science Elective, Electives (2)

  • Backpack
  • 3-Rings Binder with Dividers and Pockets
  • Zip Pouch or Pencil Box
  • Pencils (regular or mechanical)
  • Ball Point Pens (blue or black, small package)
  • Highlighters (4 colors)
  • Colored Pencils (8 to 12 colors)
  • 5 x 10 Inch Composition Book (3)
  • Scientific Calculator
  • Loose Leaf Notebook Paper: Lined, 3-Hole Punched, 1 Package
  • Index Cards: 500, 3 x 5 inch, Lined (if possible)

If in SHOP Class: Leather Boots & Full-Body Coveralls are Required

If in PE Class: Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

 

Grade 12

CLASSES:  English-12, Social Studies-12, Senior Transitions, Electives

  • Backpack
  • 3-Rings Binder with Dividers and Pockets
  • For Senior Transitions Portfolio:
  • Additional 3-Ring Binder: 2 Inch, White or Black, Clear Plastic on Spine
  • Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors: 3-Hole Punched, 1 Package
  • USB Flash Drive – on Lanyard, if possible (to help prevent loss)
  • Zip Pouch or Pencil Box
  • Pencils (regular or mechanical)
  • Ball Point Pens – blue, small package
  • Highlighters (4 colors)
  • 5 x 10 inch Composition book (1)
  • Loose Leaf Notebook Paper: Lined, 3-Hole Punched, 1 Package

If in SHOP Class: Leather boots & Full-Body Coveralls are Required

If in PE Class:  Gym Shoes / Gym Clothes (shorts, cotton t-shirt)

ART Studio Supply List:

  • DRAWING PENCILS SET - soft to hard lead                                                        (B is soft / H is hard.  SET should include: 4B, 3B, 2B, B, HB, H, 2H, 3H, 4H.)
  • KNEADED Eraser
  • PENCIL SHARPENER
  • SKETCHBOOK 9x12
  • Pack of COLORED CONSTRUCTION PAPER
  • Pack of COLORED PENCILS
  • BLACK SHARPIES (3 EACH = fine point & ultra fine point)
  • INDIA INK (ONE 1 OZ. BOTTLE)
  • WATERCOLOR SET
  • ARTIST BRUSHES SET (Various sizes, BOTH Round and Flat)
  • OIL PASTEL SET
  • CHALK PASTEL SET
  • GLUE
  • GLUESTICK (at LEAST 3)
  • MASKING TAPE (1 ROLL)
  • RUBBER CEMENT with Brush
  • SCISSORS
  • STRAIGHT EDGE
  • $20 CERAMICS Fee

 

Spanish I:
300 Blank Notecards

3-Ring Binder (1 ½ or 2 inch) or Folder (to hold all Spanish materials)

Book Ring

Spanish II:

300 Blank Notecards

Small Composition Notebook 

3-Ring Binder (1 ½ or 2 inch) or Folder (to hold all Spanish materials) 

(Can use same binder/folder from Spanish 1)

Book Ring

Speech Communications:

300 Blank Notecards

3-Ring Binder (1 ½ or 2 inch) or Pocket Folder (to hold materials)

Highlighters

Psychology:

3-Ring Binder (1 ½ or 2 inch) or Pocket Folder (to hold materials)

Highlighters

Culinary Arts:

3 Ring Binder (1.5 to 2 Inch)

Pack of 8 Insertable Dividers with Tabs

Pack of 50 -100 Standard Sheet Protectors