Back-to-School Supply List
Suggested Binder Contents: Please Note: We use binders in this class to store everything!! One 3" Sturdy Binder! 5-7 Tabbed Dividers labeled: *Homework (this could be one of the trapper folders instead of a tabbed section) * Math *Reading * Writing *Science/Social Studies Zipper Pencil Pouch to store supplies: 3-5 sharpened pencils 1 pencil sharpener with filings catcher 1 blue or black pen 1 red pen 1-2 highlighter pens 1 - 2 dry erase markers 1 white board eraser/wipe 1 - scissors 3-4 glue sticks 1 - 2 "trapper" folders (folders that hold loose papers) Extra loose-leaf paper 4-5 Spiral bound notebooks (note-taking) These usually come in 70-count pages; college ruled Daily planner/agenda (Reagan provides each student with an agenda at $5.00 each) Small calculator 1-3 pads of large Post-it notes Color pencils for notebooks Colorful markers *Printer ink at home (if you have this technology) For those of you with computers, I do ask my students to type up a fair amount of papers. Students can work in google classroom and save their documents in google drive. This allows them to work on projects at home and at school. Your binder should be organized in the following manner: 1. Zipper pencil pouch 2. PR (Personal Responsibility) behavior card/contract 3. Daily planner/agenda from Reagan School 4. Trapper folder for homework and loose papers 5. Dividers labeled with academic subjects 6. Loose-leaf paper Great Success in School With Your Binder - (AVID Strategies) One of the most important tools for academic success is a neat, complete, and organized binder. Almost all teachers look upon the students who have success at keeping a neat and complete binder as the students who are most successful in their classes. Consequently, a large amount of time should be devoted to getting your binder ready at the beginning of each trimester and maintaining it throughout the school year. Each day you need your binder open and ready every morning to take the full advantage of SLANT: S - sit up straight L - lean forward to listen A - ask questions N - nod to show that you are understanding T - talk to your teachers; get to know them! |