9th Grade Supply List
Materials for World History, Biology, Algebra I, and English I—the foundations of high school.
✏️ Writing & Language Arts
- ☐ Main Lesson Book (unlined, large format)
- ☐ Composition notebooks (4-5)
- ☐ College-ruled loose-leaf paper
- ☐ 3-ring binder with dividers
- ☐ Colored pencils and fine-tip pens
- ☐ Highlighters (multiple colors)
- ☐ Index cards for vocabulary
- ☐ MLA style guide or reference
🎨 Art & Creative Work
- ☐ Watercolors & brushes
- ☐ Sketching pencils (various grades)
- ☐ Drawing paper and sketchbook
- ☐ Poster board for presentations
- ☐ Markers and colored pencils
🌍 World History
- ☐ World map (large, for wall)
- ☐ Historical atlas
- ☐ Timeline materials (poster or roll)
- ☐ Globe
- ☐ Access to primary source databases
🔢 Math: Algebra I
- ☐ Graph paper notebook (essential)
- ☐ Scientific calculator (TI-30 or similar)
- ☐ Geometry set (compass, protractor, ruler)
- ☐ Algebra reference sheet
- ☐ Coordinate plane poster
- ☐ Formula card
🧬 Science: Biology
- ☐ Microscope (compound, 400x minimum)
- ☐ Prepared slide set
- ☐ Blank slides and cover slips
- ☐ Dissection kit
- ☐ Lab notebook (bound)
- ☐ Safety goggles
- ☐ Lab apron
- ☐ Cell model or poster
- ☐ DNA model kit
📚 Literature
- ☐ Reading journal
- ☐ Sticky notes for annotation
- ☐ Dictionary and thesaurus
- ☐ Access to required texts (see book list)
🕯️ Hearth Circle
- ☐ Candle and holder
- ☐ Bell or singing bowl
- ☐ Reflection journal
- ☐ Seasonal altar items
💡 9th Grade Supply Tips
- • Microscope: A quality compound microscope is worth the investment for high school biology
- • Calculator: Scientific calculator required; graphing calculator helpful but not essential yet
- • Binder system: Organization becomes critical in high school—develop a system early
- • Lab notebook: Bound notebooks are preferred for proper scientific documentation
- • Annotation supplies: Sticky notes and highlighters help with close reading