School Supply list

Science

• Scientific calculator with statistics mode for standard deviation. Other buttons it must have: xy, 1/x, and exponent-to-the-base-ten at least. Read the instruction book (do not buy a calculator before talking to your teacher);
• A4 size notebook for lab work, talk to your teacher before you buy one;
• Spiral notebooks(s) for lecture notes;
• Storage system (your choice - binder, folders, etc) for organization of accumulated handouts and worksheets. Current papers must be brought to each class meeting, (e.g. in a folder); accumulated files should be organized  by topics after each test so that they are ready to review for semester exam;
• Graph paper, millimeter squares;
• Metric ruler, transparent, both for measuring and as a straight edge;
• Pencils for data collection and calculations;
• Soft pencils for biological drawing;
• Soft white erasers;
• Ballpoint pens, blue or black;
• Highlighters.

Math

• A4 size notebook with holes for class notes;
• Binder and folders for organizing handouts, worksheets, assessments and notes;
• Loose leaf paper;
• Graph paper, millimeter squares;
• Geometry set that includes a compass, protractor and ruler;
• Writing utensils including: pencils, pens, highlighters, eraser and sharpener. 
• Calculator:
  • Scientific calculator: required for all 9th grade courses, Business Mathematics and Hearth of Mathematics;
  • Graphic display calculator (GDC): Required for all other courses in the Academy including IB and AP courses. The  CasioFX-CG50 Graphic Display Calculator will be used for class instruction in these courses. Do not buy a calculator before talking to your teacher.

Language A

• Loose leaf paper and two ring binders;
• Spiral notebook;
• Plastic sheets to fit in binder;
• White-out;
• Pens and pencils, highlighters, eraser, sharpener;
• Dictionary - American Heritage;
• Thesaurus.

Language B

• Loose leaf paper and binders with dividers;
• Spiral notebook;
• Plastic sheets to fit in binder;
• White-out;
• Pens and pencils, highlighters, eraser, pencil sharpener;
• Dictionary - According to the language the student is studying;
• USB Stick.

Humanities / Social Studies

• A4 size spiral notebook for class notes;
• Binder / folders for organizing handouts, assessments, essays and notes;
• Plastic pocket folders with holes to hold handouts in the binder;
• Loose leaf paper;
• Writing utensils, for instance: pencils, pens, highlighters, eraser and sharpener.

Physical Education

• 香港六合彩开奖结果2023 P.E. uniform;
• Sneakers;
• Deodorant;
• Socks;
• Hair bands for long hair;
• Small towel (optional);
• Goggles to protect eyeglasses (optional, at own risk);
• A bag to bring clothes home & back to school.

IB Visual Arts

Although materials will be provided during lessons in the classroom, IB Visual Art students should have a variety of basic art supplies at home.

• A3 black journal (hard cover) with good quality drawing paper;
• A3 block aquarelle paper;
• A3 good drawing paper;
• Watercolor paint set;
• 8-pack or more of acrylic paints;
• Paintbrushes of various sizes (at least 5 different sizes/brush shapes);
• Soft Pencils (2B/4B/6B);
• 12-pack or more of soft colored pencils;
• Vine and Compressed charcoals;
• An eraser for pencils and one for charcoal;
• Black thin pens;
• A ruler;

Optional supplies to consider keeping at home

• Various sizes canvases;
• Oil paints;
• Oil or chalk pastels;
• A3 cutting board;
• Cutting knife;
• UHU liquid and stick glue;
• Block of tracing paper;
• Markers.

Design

• Mechanical pencil (size 0.7);
• A protractor;
• A drawing compass;
• 2 triangular rulers (45 and 30-60 degrees);
• Thin black marker.

Photography

DSLR CAMERA with an 18-55mm lens (if it has an extra zoom lens of 55-200mm it would be great but it is not required).