Gateway Science Academy Middle School

2022-2023 School Supply Lists

Below are supplies that grade levels and/or course instructors have identified as needed for the upcoming
school year. Please note that this is not an “end all, be all” list as there could be changes made to
curriculum or programming that might require some additional items once school begins.

For All:
● Clear refillable water bottle - must be spill proof
● Drawstring bag to carry to class (bookbags stay in lockers) OR Zippered binder
● 1 box of 12 skinny markers
● 1 box of 12 colored pencils
● 2 highlighters, any color
● 1 package blue or black ink pens
● 24 pencils (mechanical [with replacement lead] or wooden)
● 1 pink eraser
● 4 count dry erase markers - black
● 1 pencil pouch or pencil box·
● 1 large glue stick
● 1 roll Scotch Tape
● 5 single subject notebooks
● 1 package loose-leaf paper (college ruled)
● 3 2 pocket folders with prongs (brads)
● Headphones or Earbuds (Compatible with the Chromebook) - wired (not bluetooth) No Airpods
● 1 package ¼” graph paper

6th Grade Classes

○ 3 ring binder for math class - to be brought home each night for homework
○ TI-84 Graphing Calculator (Elite Math only)

7th Grade Classes

○ Scientific Calculator (All non-Elite Math students)

○ TI-84 Graphing Calculator (Elite Math only)

8th Grade Classes

○ Small dry erase board

○ 1 metric ruler (both centimeters and inches is fine)
○ Scissors
○ TI-84 Graphing Calculator (Elite Math only)
SPECIALS

ART
6th Grade Art:
● 12" or 18" Ruler
● Pencils
● Eraser
● Crayola Super Tips Markers (20 or 50 count)
● Bottle of Elmer's liquid school glue

7th Grade Art:

● 18" Ruler
● Pencils
● Eraser
● Scissors
● Crayola Super Tips Markers (20 or 50 count)
● Skein of yarn (any color)

8th Grade Art:

● 12" or 18" Ruler
● Pencils
● Eraser
● Crayola Super Tips Markers (20 or 50 count)
● Magazine or Catalog with People (This is not needed until November)

BAND
● Instrument
● Instrument Care supplies
● Essential Elements for Band - 6th & 7th Grade, Book 1, 8th grade, Book 2
● 1” BLACK 3 ring binder
● See Band website for details:
https://sites.google.com/gsastl.org/gsabands/home

ORCHESTRA
● Instrument of student’s choice from local music store. On-line instruments can have a short life.
● 1-inch 3 ring binder with index dividers
6TH GRADE ORCHESTRA ONLY
● Essential Elements for Strings bk 1 for student’s instrument
7TH & 8TH GRADE ORCHESTRA ONLY
● Essential Elements for Strings bk 2 for student’s instrument
● Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory BK 1. (white cover)

WORLD LANGUAGES
● 3 prong Folder (for hole punched paper)
Science Tech and PLTW
● Design and Modeling (6th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
○ Optional Items
■ Elmer's glue
■ Ruler
■ Black Sharpie
● Intro to Robotics (6th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
● Medical and Forensic Science (7th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
○ Optional Items
■ Ruler
■ Black Sharpie
● Energy and the Environment (8th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
○ Optional Items
■ Elmer's glue
■ Ruler
■ Black Sharpie
● App Creators (7th and 8th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
● Science of Technology (7th and 8th Grade)
○ Headphones (must be compatible with Chromebooks)
○ Items listed for grade level
○ Optional Items
■ Elmer's glue
■ Ruler
■ Black Sharpie