2022-2023 Class Supply List

 Below is a list of supplies you will need to provide for your student’s Bridges classes.

American History:

-Curriculum: Exploring America by Notgrass, 2019 updated edition.

-Both books: Part 1 (ISBN-13: 9781609999988) and Part 2 (ISBN-13: 9781609999995)

–Loose-leaf paper

-Pocket Folder   

Biology:

– Apologia Exploring Creation with Biology Textbook 3rd edition (not the test book or journal, just the text)

– Colored pencils for lab drawings (erasable is best)

– 1.5” 3-ring binder

– Gmail account (either your own or a parent’s)

Chemistry:

– Apologia Exploring Creation with Chemistry 3rd edition (not the test book or workbook, just the text)
–  Calculator
–  Loose paper or notebook that can have pages torn out
– 1-inch binder, recommended

– Access to YouTube videos

College Prep Writing:

– Essential Writing Skills for College & Beyond, C.M. Gill (ISBN-13: 9781599637594)

– Binder

– 5 dividers

– Loose-leaf, college-ruled notebook paper

– Pack of index cards

Debate:

– Multicolor pen or multiple pens in different colors

– 8.5” x 14” pad of paper (Any color)

Drama:

– No supplies required

Elementary Art
– Supply list on Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13TT6TR9EULPI?ref_=wl_share

Note which items are needed for Semester 1 and Semester 2 

Elementary Literature:

– Curriculum: Please purchase the following books or have then checked out of the library when needed: Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIHM by Robert C. O’Brien, Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Spear, A Night Divided by  Jennifer A. Nielsen, A Year Down Yonder by Richar Peck, Hatchet by Gary Paulsen and Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls.   They do not need to be specific ISBNs. If you are going to be checking out books from the library, I will let you know when books are finishing up so you can have the next book reserved.
– Loose-leaf paper
– Pencils
– Binder or folder exclusively for literature class

We will start the year with Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIHM.

Elementary Science:

– Apologia’s Swimming Creatures of the Fifth Day textbook only (journal not required)
– 3-ring binder
– Folder that fits in binder (label one pocket of the folder “homework“ and the other pocket “graded”)
– Pencils/colored pencils, markers, or crayons (whichever is preferred)
– Paper for notes

Essentials for Writing (Both A and B):

– 1.5 ̈ or 2 ̈ binder for writing
– 4 divider tabs
– Loose-leaf paper for notes

Financial Literacy:

-Curriculum: Foundations in Personal Finance, 2014, Lampo Licensing, LLC.,  Student workbook only  **plus videos for home study.**  SEE NOTE

Curriculum Link: Text and DVD’s  https://www.rainbowresource.com/product/058149/Foundations-in-Personal-Finance

This course will use Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace curriculum. It provides students an opportunity to learn, practice, and apply important personal finance knowledge and skills.  The 12 chapters are aligned with the National Standards for Financial Literacy. 

Note*- The Student Workbook needs the corresponding video content from the Teacher/Student Pack to be completed.  Bridges will provide the videos, however students will need to be prepared to spend their ½ hour lunch time watching the videos that accompany this curriculum.  If they are unable to do so they will need to purchase the videos for home viewing.

– 1.5″ 3-ring binder

Health

-Total Health Choices for a Winning Lifestyle student textbook by Susan Boe 

-Pocket Folder, with either a spiral notebook or loose leaf paper

Intro to Writing

– Writers Inc. Sebranek (2006 edition). ISBN 9780669529951
– 1.5-inch binder
– 5 divider tabs
– college-ruled notebook paper for taking notes (a whole pack will not be necessary, so siblings or friends could split a pack between them)
– package of index cards

Jr. High Literature:

-Please purchase the following books or have them checked out of the library when needed: Leepike Ridge by N.D. Wilson, The Broken Blade by William Durbin, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Cutris, Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham, The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom, Inside and Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai (this would be helpful to own because we may need to annotate in the book) and A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park. They do not need to be specific ISBNs.

 If you are going to be checking out books from the library, I will let you know when books are finishing up so you can have the next book reserved.

– Loose-leaf paper

– Pencils

– Binder or folder exclusively for literature class

We will start the year with Leepike Ridge

Jr. High Life Science

– Purposeful Design Life Science, by Purposeful Design Publications 2016 edition

– 3 ring binder with folder

– paper and pencils

– colored pencils

– scissors

Jr./Sr. High Art (please note that different supplies are needed for each semester)

First semester (acrylic) 

• Mixed media paper (larger than 8×11)
• Masking tape
• Acrylic paint (at least 12 colors)
• 1 tube of white acrylic
• Acrylic or mixed media brushes
• Fan brush
• Palette (bigger than your hand)
• Paint knife
• 4 poster boards (you choose the color) or art portfolio
• 2 containers for water
• Hard, thick foam board 5 inches bigger than your pad of paper
• Sketch pencils
• Plastic container for brushes
• Folder for handouts
• Ruler

Second Semester (watercolor) 

• Student watercolor set (at least 12 colors)
• Watercolor or multimedia brushes
• Watercolor pad greater than 8×11 ̈
• Tube of white watercolor paint
• Masking tape
• Hard, thick foam board 5 inches bigger than your watercolor pad of paper
• 2 containers for water
• Palette (bigger than a hand)
• Drawing pencils (for sketching your painting)
• 4 poster boards (you choose the color) or an art portfolio
• Folder (for handouts)
• Pencil box that is long enough for your brushes
• Ruler

Language Arts:

– Each student must have their own, unused copy of the Analytical Grammar student workbook : https://store.demmelearning.com/analytical-grammar-student-workbook.html
– Pencils
– Colored pens to correct work
– Loose-leaf paper
– Folder or binder for complete work/tests
– 200 3×5 notecards with container (for second semester research paper)

9th/10th Grade Literature:

– Students’ own, new (no notations) copies of each book are preferable, as we will be learning to annotate. Dover Thrift Editions are recommended for classics. Students could alternately have books checked out of the library when needed and have an ample supply of mini sticky notes.

• To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
• The Importance of Being Earnest by Sir Oscar Wilde
• The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
• This specific edition of The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (ISBN: 978-0553213508)

Physical Education:

– Gym Clothes (NO jeans, khakis, etc…)

– Athletic Shoes

– Water Bottle

– Softball or Baseball Mitt

Physical Science

– Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 3rd Edition
– 3 ring binder with folder

– paper and pencils

– colored pencils

Spanish 1A and 1B:

– Spanish 1 Student Textbook, BJU Press, 2nd edition ISBN 9781606820612
– A lot of 3×5 index cards
– Plastic container or ring to keep flashcards together
– Loose-leaf paper

Speech:

– internet access to videos on YouTube

– folder

5th-7th Grade World History:

– From Adam to Us Textbooks- Part 1: Creation to Cathedrals and Part 2: Castles to Computers by Notgrass 

– 3×5 index cards

– 1” binder

– loose-leaf paper

– 3 tab dividers

– Folder that fits in binder (label one pocket of the folder “homework “ and the other pocket “graded”)

– colored pencils