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What鈥檚 the smart way to shop for supplies for high school? Eliminate the guesswork by getting a list from your child鈥檚 teacher ahead of time or waiting until school starts to find out what鈥檚 actually required. The teacher may recommend specific brands, sizes, or quantities, but even if the list isn鈥檛 available, you can still take advantage of back-to-school sales (many states offer 鈥�” during this season) by sticking to the basics recommended below. And remember, you can鈥檛 go wrong with tools that help kids get — and stay — organized.

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The basic supplies for high school

• No. 2 pencils
• Mechanical pencils
• Colored pencils
• Pencil sharpener (manual with a top to collect shavings)
• Large pink eraser
• Ballpoint pens, both blue and black (Get a few with red, green, or purple ink, too, because some teachers have students do peer editing.)
• Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 inches, assorted bright colors
• Dictionary and Thesaurus (if your child doesn鈥檛 have dedicated computer)
• Spiral-bound or composition notebooks, at least three
• Loose-leaf notebook paper (Teachers can be picky about paper — most ask that students use the college-ruled variety.)
• Ruler with English and metric measurements
• Headphones or earbuds to cancel out distracting noises during study times. Check with the teacher and school to make sure they are allowed. Ideal for kids with attention difficulties.

Organizational helpers

• Several three-ring binders (Some teachers require that a binder be used exclusively for their class.)
• Three-hole punch (a regular one or one that fits in a three-ring binder)
• Pencil case that fits in a binder
• Binder dividers (The kinds with pockets are good for loose papers.)
• Pocket folders
• Folders that fit in binders
• Calendar or planner for scheduling or recording assignments
• A sturdy, supportive backpack (Some schools do not permit rolling backpacks because of space considerations, so check with your school before considering this option.)
• Combination locks (If the school lockers do not have built-in locks one for the hallway and one for the gym.)

Study aids

• Index cards, ruled and unruled (These are great for making flash cards.)
• Highlighters
• Calculator or a mobile phone with a calculator. Check with the math teacher to get an affordable recommended product. Your teen doesn’t need a calculator with far more functions than they will use. Graphing calculators are probably required. Also, ask the teacher what their policy is on mobile phones that have calculators.
• Protractor

Craft materials

• Drawing paper
• Construction paper
• Glue sticks
• Four-ounce bottle of white glue
• Scotch tape
• Stapler (Best is a mini stapler for last-minute stapling emergencies!)
• Scissors
• Water-based markers

Computer supplies

• Printer paper
• Ink cartridges
• Home printer

Nice-to-have supplies for high school

• Stainless steel water bottle (Avoid plastic bottles that contain bisphenol A, a hormone-disrupting chemical linked to heart disease, diabetes, obesity, asthma, birth defects, and cancer.)
• Poster board for visual aid presentations
• Flash drives for presentations
• Locker organizer (and other accessories)

See the list of supplies for middle school and what to take to college, too.