Supply Lists
GIHS School Supply Recommendations for 2025-2026
Below are the recommended school supplies by department to assist you with shopping for supplies when they are on sale during the summer months. While this list is not all encompassing, it does provide a general guide for what you can expect students will be asked to have for courses in our content areas.
All courses:
Wired headphones or earbuds for Chromebook use. These can be purchased inexpensively at the local dollar stores. They are also available for free at our school for those who do not want to purchase them.
(Wireless headphones/earbuds will not be allowed.)
Art:
Studio in Art: 4 Ticonderoga pencils, white rubber eraser, small sketchbook (Dollar Tree is fine). Optional - hair clip/tie, smock
Ceramics: 4 zip style plastic bags (gallon or larger), plastic container w/lid (like cool whip size), 3”x5” spiral bound notebook, pencil. Optional - hair clip/tie, hand lotion, smock.
Sculpture: pencil, Optional - hair clip/tie, smock.
Fashion: pencil, old jeans, tees, clothing, camera (on phone is fine)
Textiles: assorted yarn, string and fabric scraps
Photography: USB 16GB or larger, SD card 16GB or larger
Film and Animation: USB 16GB or larger, SD card 16GB or larger
Advertising Design: USB 16GB or larger
Drawing and Painting: 4 Ticonderoga pencils, white rubber eraser, 50-100 sheet 9”x12” spiral bound sketchbook (Michaels, Hobby Lobby…) Optional - hair clip/tie, smock
Creative Crafts: tote bag to carry objects home, clean white tee shirt (can be used), found objects as needed, 2 pocket folder
*AP Art: Sketchbook in desired size/paper weight, pencil, materials specific to your portfolio (as discussed in pre-meeting), container to carry projects. Optional - hair clip or tie, smock.
Business:
Cooking & Nutrition: Folder, lined paper, something to write with
Child Development: Folder, lined paper, something to write with
Accounting-I: 2 or 3 inch binder (Notes, Working Papers, and Final Project)
CFM & Entrepreneurship: Folder
Sports & Entertainment Management: Spiral Notebook
Business Communications: Folder
English:
1 ½ inch Binder
Post Its
81/2 by11 inch lined paper
Folder with pockets and center tabs/prongs
3-Subject Spiral Notebook (to be left in the classroom)
Pens (black or dark blue ink)
Pencils (No. 2)
Highlighters (4 colors)
How to Read Literature Like a Professor (AP Literature)
5x8 Index Cards (Public Speaking)
English 9/10: 1 ½ - 2 inch binder, 3 subject notebook, pens (black or blue), pencils, highlighter, loose leaf paper, folder, planner (recommended).
AP Language: 1 ½ - 2” binder, loose leaf lined paper, dividers (8 pack), pens, pencils, highlighters, post-its, planner (recommended).
English 12: folder, binder, black or dark blue ink pen, highlighters, loose leaf paper or spiral notebook, planner (recommended).
Health:
3 Ring Binder (1 inch) or Folder
Pen/Pencil
Math:
TI-84+ calculator or TI-84+CE
3- ring binder (2 or 3 inch)
Highlighters
Compass & Ruler (Geometry)
Pencils and Pens
Loose leaf paper or spiral notebook
Pocket Folders
Music:
Folder, notebook, pens and pencils
Physical Education:
Sneakers
T-Shirt
Athletic Shorts or Sweatpants
Lock for locker
Science:
Earth & Space Science:
Black or dark blue pen.
Calculator (non graphing)
A fully charged Chromebook (brought to class every day).
A Bluetooth Chromebook compatible stylus (recommended).
Living Environment – Biology:
3 Ring Binder (1-1 ½ inches)
Pen/Pencil
Chemistry:
Black or dark blue (non-aqua) ballpoint pen.
A fully charged Chromebook brought to class each day.
A Bluetooth Chromebook compatible stylus is recommended.
PECS:
3 Ring Binder (1-1 ½ inches)
Pen/Pencil
Physics:
Scientific OR graphing calculator
Ruler
Protractor
Spiral notebook
Social Studies:
Global 9 & 10: 2 - 3 in binder, loose leaf paper, plastic/sturdy folder, 1-subject spiral notebook, pens (blue or black), pencils, flash cards, glue stick, highlighters
AP US History: 3 ring spiral notebook, pen/pencil/highlighter, 3x5 cards (optional for flashcards)
Advanced World History 9: 3 ring spiral notebook, pens (blue or black), highlighter
US History: 3 ring binder (at least 2 inches), pens, spiral notebook or loose leaf paper, highlighter (optional)
Economics: 3 ring binder or two pocket folder, spiral notebook
Global 9: 2 or 3 inch binder, paper, blue/black ink pens
Introduction to Psychology: 1 or 2 inch binder, paper, and pens
Participation in Government: Notebook (spiral or composition), folder, pens (blue or black), highlighter.
AP Government and AP Macroeconomics: 3 ring binder, two spiral notebooks, pens
America’s Wars: lined paper and pen/pencil
Foundations of Knowledge: lined paper and pen/pencil
World Language:
Spanish 1 & 2: 3 ring binder of at least 1/2 inch, loose leaf paper, 2 dry erase markers, and wired earbuds (non Bluetooth).
Spanish 3: 2 pocket folder, spiral notebook (1 or 3 subject)
College Spanish 103 & 104: 2 pocket folder (plastic preferred), wire bound notebook (70 pg. minimum)
French 2: a binder and a spiral notebook
French 3, 103, 104: a sturdy folder, a notebook (any kind), and wired earbuds (non Bluetooth).
Technology:
Intro to Tech (DDP): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses
Woodworking and Design (Wood 1): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses
Advanced Woodworking and Design (Wood 2): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses
Woodworking Design and Manufacturing (Wood 3): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses
Architecture and Building Trades (Arch 1): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses
Advanced Architecture and Building Trades (Arch 2): 1” Clear View Binder, Mechanical Pencils, Safety Glasses, PaperMate Flair Marker, Sharpie Fine Point Marker