2025-26 Secondary School Supplies for HCS
*If purchasing school supplies is a financial hardship for your family, please stop by the main office. We have a limited supply of binders, notebooks, etc. for those who need them.
Middle School Supplies
6th Grade | |
Course | Supplies Needed |
All 6th Grade Subjects | Multiple packs of pencils, 1 pack of highlighters, A pair of headphones, A 2-pocket folder for homework, agenda book |
ELA 6 | Pocket folder and notebook |
Social Studies 6 | 1 pocket folder and notebook |
Science 6 | 1 binder or multi-pocket folder |
Math 6 | 3 ring binder, loose leaf paper or 1 subject notebook, Calculator that can do fractions to have at home |
Media | No extra supplies needed |
Health | 3 ring binder or a pocket folder (your choice) |
6th Grade Exploratories | Tech 6: nothing needed World Language 6: One folder, pencils and/or pens Digital Citizenship: No extra supplies needed |
PE | Change of athletic clothes to keep in locker (t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, etc) and sneakers (can be the same ones worn throughout the day) |
Chorus/Band/Orch | Chorus: Pencil / Band: 1.5 inch 3-ring binder (preferably black)/ Orchestra: Pencil, Folder, Rosin, Instrument |
RtI Reading | 2 pocket folder, pencil and/or pen |
Special Class/ 12:1:1 | ELA: Folder, notebook, pencils, earbuds/headphones Math: Pencils, earbuds/headphones, scientific calculator, 2 inch binder |
Resource | Agenda, headphones, a folder that can be used for homework only |
7th Grade | |
Course | Supplies Needed |
English 7 | Pocket folder, thin spiral notebook (1-subject), two or three highlighters, several pencils |
Social Studies 7 | Folder, pencils or pens, highlighter, charged Chromebook |
Science 7 | 1.5 inch binder, 5 tab dividers, pencil & pens; (Optional) calculator & colored pencils |
Math 7 | 3 ring binder - 2 inch, Straight Edge, Pencils |
Math 7A | 3 ring binder - 2 inch, Straight Edge, Pencils |
French 7 | 1-1.5 inch binder with some loose-leaf paper, 5 tab dividers, pencil and pen |
Spanish 7 | Notebook, folder, pencil or pen |
7th Grade Exploratories | Ag: Writing Utensil, folder or 3-ring binder Art: No extra supplies needed FACS: Two pocket folder, pencil or pen Leadership: Pencil |
PE | Change of athletic clothes to keep in locker (t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, etc) and sneakers (can be the same ones worn throughout the day) |
Chorus/Band/Orch | Chorus: Pencil / Band: 1.5 inch 3-ring binder (preferably black)/ Orchestra: Pencil, Folder, Rosin, Instrument |
Reading Lab 7 & Current Events 7 | Pocket folder and pencil (the same folder can be used for both classes) |
RtI Reading | Pencil or pen and 2 pocket folder |
RtI Math | No extra supplies needed |
Special Class/ 12:1:1 | ELA: Folder, notebook, pencils, earbuds/headphones Math: folder, pencils, earbuds/headphones, scientific calculator, ruler, protractor |
Resource | Agenda, headphones, a folder that can be used for homework only |
8th Grade | |
Course | Supplies Needed |
English 8 | Pocket folder, thin spiral notebook (1-subject), two or three highlighters, several pencils |
Social Studies 8 | Folder, pencils or pens, highlighter, charged Chromebook |
Science 8 | 1-1.5 inch binder, 5 tab dividers, pencil & pens; highlighter |
Accelerated Science: Living Environment | Charged Chromebook + single-subject notebook, pencils (colored and regular), pens, highlighters + 2” binder, paper (lined and graph paper) |
Math 8 | 2” 3 Ring Binder, Straight edge, Writing Utensils |
Accelerated Math: Algebra 1 | 3 ring binder - 2 inch, Straight Edge, Pencils/Pens. One zip-closure pencil case that clips into a 3-ring binder (will be used to store your school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size). |
French 1 | 1-1.5 inch binder with some loose-leaf paper (may use last year’s binder), 5 tab dividers, pencil and pen |
Spanish 1 | Notebook, folder, pencil or pen |
8th Grade Exploratories | Tech: Writing Utensil, folder or 3-ring binder Art: No extra supplies needed FACS: Two pocket folder, pencil or pen Health: Notebook (Can be used in multiple classes, no need to buy a new one) |
PE | Change of athletic clothes to keep in locker (t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, etc) and sneakers (can be the same ones worn throughout the day) |
Chorus/Band/Orch | Chorus: Pencil / Band: 1.5 inch 3-ring binder (preferably black)/ Orchestra: Pencil, Folder, Rosin, Instrument |
Reading Lab 8 & Current Events 8 | Pocket folder and pencil (the same folder can be used for both classes) |
RtI Reading | Pencil or pen and 2 pocket folder |
RtI Math | No extra supplies needed |
Special Class/ 12:1:1 | ELA: Folder, notebook, pencils, earbuds/headphones Math: folder, pencils, earbuds/headphones, scientific calculator, ruler, protractor |
Resource | Agenda, headphones, a folder that can be used for homework only |
High School Supplies
9-12 English
Grade | Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
9 | English 9 | 2 pocket folder for handouts, pens (no light pastels please), pencils, highlighters, lined paper |
10 | English 10 | Binder with college-ruled, loose-leaf paper OR college-ruled notebook. Blue or black pens. |
11 | English 11 Moren | 2 pocket folder for handouts, highlighters, pencils or pens (no light colors please), lined paper |
12 | English 12 | Binder with college-ruled, loose-leaf paper OR college-ruled notebook. Blue or black pens. |
AP | AP Language (11) | Binder with college-ruled, loose-leaf paper OR college-ruled notebook. Blue or black pens. |
AP | AP Literature (12) | Binder with college-ruled, loose-leaf paper OR college-ruled notebook. Blue or black pens. |
Elective | Journalism | Notebook/composition book for interview notes, writing implements |
Elective | Creative Writing | Binder/notebook with lined paper, writing implements |
Elective | Film as Lit | Binder with college-ruled, loose-leaf paper OR college-ruled notebook. Blue or black pens. |
9-12 Social Studies
Grade | Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
9 | Global Studies 1 | Binder and folder, college-ruled notebook/loose-leaf, pencils/pens, highlighters |
10 | Global Studies 2 | Binder and folder, college-ruled notebook/loose-leaf, pencils/pens, highlighters |
11 | US History | Binder or folder, pencils/pens, a charged Chromebook |
12 | Government & Economics | Binder or folder, pencils/pens, a charged Chromebook |
AP | AP Modern World History (10) | Binder or folder, college-ruled notebook, pencils/pens, highlighter, charged Chromebook |
AP | AP US History (11) | Folder, pencils or pens, highlighter, charged Chromebook |
Elective | Sociology & Psychology | Binder or folder, pencils/pens, a charged Chromebook |
Elective | History Through Film | Binder or folder, pencils/pens, a charged Chromebook |
9-12 Science (Note: Grade levels are different for students on an accelerated science path)
Grade | Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
9 | Life Science: Biology | Charged Chromebook + single-subject notebook, pencils (colored and regular), pens, highlighters + 2” binder, paper (lined and graph paper) + 2-POCKET PLASIC FOLDER TO STORE LABS (NEW ITEM ADDED) |
10 | Earth and Space Sciences | 2” binder, pens & pencils; (Optional) Colored pencils, 4-function or scientific calculator, highlighters |
11 | Physical Science: Chemistry | Charged Chromebook + Graphing Calculator + single-subject notebook, pencils, pens, highlighters + 2” binder, paper (lined and graph paper) + |
12 | Physical Science: Physics | Colored pencils or pens. Graph Paper. 3-ring binder. Pencils and Pens |
AP | AP Chemistry | Charged Chromebook + Graphing Calculator + single-subject notebook, pencils, pens, highlighters |
AP | AP Biology | Charged Chromebook + single-subject notebook, pencils, pens, highlighters |
Elective | Robotics | Colored pencils or pens. Graph Paper. 1 Folder. Pencils and Pens |
Elective | Natural Disasters | Composition notebook; calculator; either single subject notebook or charged chromebook for note taking |
Elective | Environmental | Charged chromebook and 3 ring binder, |
9-12 Math (Note: Grade levels are different for students on an accelerated math path)
Grade | Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
9 | Algebra 1 | 3 ring binder - 2 inch, Straight Edge, Pencils/Pens. One zip-closure pencil case that clips into a 3-ring binder (will be used to store school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
10 | Geometry | Compass, protractor, 6-inch ruler, 3-ring binder, one pack of quad-ruled graph paper, a supply of pens/pencils, one zip-closure pencil case that clips into 3-ring binder (will be used to store school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
9 & 10 | Algebra A & B | 2” 3 Ring Binder, Straightedge, Writing Utensils, One zip-closure pencil case that clips into a 3-ring binder (will be used to store school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
11 | Algebra 2 | 1.5” 3 Ring Binder, Tab Dividers, Straightedge, Writing Utensils, one zip-closure pencil case that clips into a 3-ring binder (will be used to store your school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
12 | Precalculus | 6-inch ruler, 3-ring binder, one package of quad-ruled graph paper, a supply of pens/pencils, one zip-closure pencil case that clips into 3-ring binder (will be used to store your school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
AP | AP Calculus | 6-inch ruler, 3-ring binder, one package of quad-ruled graph paper, a supply of pens/pencils, one zip-closure pencil case that clips into 3-ring binder (will be used to store your school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
AP | AP Statistics | 6-inch ruler, 3-ring binder, one package of quad-ruled graph paper, a supply of pens/pencils, one zip-closure pencil case that clips into 3-ring binder (will be used to store your school-issued calculator, so it needs to be full-size) |
Elective | Coding 1 & 2 | No extra supplies needed |
Elective | Personal Fin. | No extra supplies needed |
9-12 World Languages
Grade | Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
9 | French 2 | 1-1.5 inch binder with some loose-leaf paper (may use last year’s binder), 5 tab dividers, pencil or pen |
9 | Spanish 2 | Notebook, folder, pencil or pen |
10 | French 3 | 1-1.5 inch binder with some loose-leaf paper (may use last year’s binder), 5 tab dividers, pencil and pens |
10 | Spanish 3 | Notebook, folder, pencil or pen |
Elective | French 4 | 1-1.5 inch binder with some loose-leaf paper (may use last year’s binder), 6 tab dividers, pencil and pens |
Elective | Spanish 4 | Notebook, folder, pencil or pen |
9-12 Art
Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
All 9-12 Art Classes | Sketchbook Required (can be lined, grid, or blank - any size) |
9-12 Music
Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
Chorus | Pencil |
Band | 1.5 inch 3-ring binder (preferably black), Trumpet players should purchase Al Cass valve oil. Trombone players should purchase “Slide O Mix” (please get the version that is a 2 bottle set). Clarinet and saxophone players should consider purchasing a plastic reed by Legere for their instrument (Classic version - strength 2.5) |
Orchestra | Pencil, Folder, Rosin, Instrument |
9-12 PE & Health
Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
Health | Notebook or binder with paper |
PE | Change of athletic clothes to keep in locker (t-shirt, shorts, sweatpants, etc) and sneakers (can be the same ones worn throughout the day) |
9-12 Agriculture
Name of Course | Supplies Needed |
Agricultural Mechanics | 3-Ring binder and writing utensil. (I have extra 3-ring binders to borrow, if needed!) Closed-toed boots and jeans (for working in the Welding Lab) |
Pre-Veterinary Science | 3-Ring binder and writing utensil. (I have extra 3-ring binders to borrow, if needed!) Also, need a composition notebook and a charged Chromebook. |
Agriscience | 3-Ring binder and writing utensil. (I have extra 3-ring binders to borrow, if needed!) Also, need a composition notebook and a charged Chromebook. |
Horticulture | 3-Ring binder and writing utensil. (I have extra 3-ring binders to borrow, if needed!) Also, need a composition notebook and a charged Chromebook. |
Work-Based Learning | 3-Ring binder and writing utensil. (I have extra 3-ring binders to borrow, if needed!) Also, need a composition notebook and a charged Chromebook. |