Student Supplies

Rhetoric students are responsible for providing their own supplies. They should have the following list of general supplies. Supplies specific to each class are given in the table below.

• Daily planner

• English Standard Version (ESV) Student Study Bible: This can be the regular ESV Student Study Bible from Crossway (available from Amazon) or the ESV Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition. We have a limited number of ESV Reformation Study Bibles, Student Edition, Hard Cover for sale at the school store.

• Commonplace book (New rhetoric students, including all 9th graders, will receive a commonplace book at the beginning of the school year. Returning students who fill their commonplace book can request a new one.)

• A good English dictionary (at home)

• College-ruled notebook paper

• Red pens

• Black or blue pens

• Pencils (#2 wooden or mechanical)

• Colored pencils

• Highlighters

• Pencil pouch

Class Specific Requirements (2026–2027)

English I (9th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/tab dividers

• Post-It Flags (like this)

Geometry (9th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/3 tab dividers

• Wooden or mechanical pencils (pens will not be allowed)

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 160 pages) like this one. Returning students will use their dot journal from last year. If it is more than ⅔ full, students should be prepared to purchase a new one sometime during the year.

• TI-30XIIS Scientific Calculator. Please note: Students have had this calculator since 8th grade. Students are not permitted to use graphing calculators before Algebra II.

Biology (9th Grade)

• 1-inch binder

• Pentalic hardbound 5.5" x 8" sketchbook OR Artlicious hardbound 5.5" x 8" sketchbook (to use as a lab notebook)

Western Civilization I (9th Grade)

• 2-inch binder w/tab dividers

Rhetoric I (9th Grade)

• Plastic 3-prong folder with pockets

• Spiral-bound notebook

Bible: Foundational Biblical Doctrines (9th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/3 tab dividers

• English Standard Version (ESV) Student Study Bible: This can be the regular ESV Student Study Bible from Crossway (available from Amazon) or the ESV Reformation Study Bible, Student Edition. We have a limited number of ESV Reformation Study Bibles, Student Edition, Hard Cover for sale at the school store.

Latin II (9th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

Greek I (9th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

French I (9th Grade)

• Extra durable 3" D-ring binder (something like this) w/8 pockets tab dividers (something like this)

• Blank flashcards (something like this)

• Colored erasable pens

• Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary French. It is absolutely fine to buy a used copy.

• French verb chart

Spanish I (9th Grade)

• Spanish/English dictionary for use at school and home: Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary Spanish: Spanish-English/English-Spanish OR The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary. It is absolutely fine to buy a used copy.

• 2-pocket plastic folder with fasteners and notebook paper in the right side pocket

English II (10th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/tab dividers

• Colored pens and highlighters for annotating (something like this)

• Book tab sticky notes (something like this)

Algebra II (10th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 160 pages) like this one. Returning students will use their dot journal from last year. If it is more than ⅔ full, students should be prepared to purchase a new one sometime during the year.

• Please submit this form to purchase or rent the approved calculator for 10th grade algebra and chemistry. Students are not permitted to use other graphing calculators on assessments.

Chemistry (10th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Pentalic hardbound 5.5" x 8" sketchbook OR Artlicious hardcover sketchbook (to use as a lab notebook)

• Scientific calculator with "enter exponent" capability (the required calculator for Algebra II has this)

Western Civilization II (10th Grade)

• 4 plastic 3-prong folders with pockets (one for each quarter)

Rhetoric II (10th Grade)

• Plastic 3-prong folder with pockets

• Spiral-bound notebook

Bible: Biblical Ethics (10th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/dividers

Latin III (10th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

Greek II (10th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

French II (10th Grade)

• Extra durable 3" D-ring binder (something like this) w/8 pockets tab dividers (something like this)

• Composition notebook

• Small journal (something like this size and length)

• Blank flashcards (something like this)

• Colored erasable pens

• French/English Dictionary - if you are buying a new one, please purchase Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary French

• French verb chart

Spanish II (10th Grade)

• Spanish/English dictionary for use at school and home: Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary Spanish: Spanish-English/English-Spanish OR The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary. It is absolutely fine to buy a used copy.

• 2-pocket plastic folder with fasteners and notebook paper in the right side pocket

English III or AP English Lit. (11th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/tab dividers

• Composition notebook

• Yellow chisel-tip/narrow highlighters and book tab sticky notes (like this)

PreCalculus (11th Grade)

• 3-inch (minimum) binder w/tab dividers

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 160 pages) like this one. Returning students will use their dot journal from last year. If it is more than ⅔ full, students should be prepared to purchase a new one sometime during the year.

• TI-84 plus graphing calculator (Students should have this calculator from 10th grade. Students are not permitted to use other graphing calculators on assessments.)

Physics (11th Grade)

• 2-inch binder with pockets and college-ruled paper

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 256 pages) like this one.

• TI-84 plus graphing calculator

• Durable centimeter ruler

• 4 dry erase markers

US History (11th Grade)

• 2-inch binder w/tab dividers

Rhetoric III (11th Grade)

• Plastic 3-prong folder with pockets

• Spiral-bound notebook

Bible: Worldview Analysis (11th Grade)

• No specific supplies are needed for the 11th-grade Bible class

Latin IV (11th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

Greek III (11th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

French III (11th Grade)

• Extra durable 3" D-ring binder (something like this) w/8 pockets tab dividers (something like this)

• Composition notebook

• Small journal (something like this size and length)

• Blank flashcards (something like this)

• Colored erasable pens

• French/English Dictionary - if you are buying a new one, please purchase Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary French

• French verb chart

Spanish III (11th Grade)

• Spanish/English dictionary for use at school and home: Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary Spanish: Spanish-English/English-Spanish OR The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary. It is absolutely fine to buy a used copy.

• Students are responsible for organizing their own Spanish supplies

English IV or AP English Lang. (12th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/tab dividers

• Post-It Flags (like this)

• 3 x 3 Post-It notes

Math and Statistics for College (12th Grade)

• 2-inch binder w/tab dividers

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 160 pages) like this one. Returning students will use their dot journal from last year. If it is more than ⅔ full, students should be prepared to purchase a new one sometime during the year.

• TI-84 plus graphing calculator (Students should have this calculator from 10th grade. Students are not permitted to use other graphing calculators on assessments.)

AP Calculus AB & BC (12th Grade)

• 2-inch binder w/tab dividers

• 1 pack of graph paper

• Dot journal (minimum of 256 pages) like this one. Returning students will use their dot journal from last year. If it is more than ⅔ full, students should be prepared to purchase a new one sometime during the year.

• TI-84 plus graphing calculator (Students should have this calculator from 10th grade. Students are not permitted to use other graphing calculators on assessments.)

AP Physics C-Mech (12th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/pockets

• TI-84 plus graphing calculator

• Students will need an AP Physics C prep book. Mr. Ford will discuss this with the class in August.

AP Environmental Science (12th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/tab dividers

• Quad-ruled (graph paper) composition notebook like this one (the color of the notebook is not important, but the other specifications are).

• Pentalic hardbound 5.5" x 8" sketchbook OR Artlicious hardcover sketchbook (to use as a lab notebook)

Anatomy & Physiology (12th Grade)

• 1-inch binder

Central Florida Natural History (12th Grade)

• Winsor & Newton Cotman Sketchers Pocket Box Set OR Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 24 Pencils

American Government (12th Grade—1 semester class)

• 2-inch binder w/tab dividers

Economics (12th Grade—1 semester class)

• 2-inch binder w/8 tab dividers and college-ruled paper

• 2 dry erase markers

Senior Thesis (12th Grade)

• 1½-inch D-ring binder w/at least 5 tab dividers

• Post-It (or similar) flags for marking pages

• A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers (Chicago Guides to Writing, Editing, and Publishing). Please be sure to purchase the 9th edition.

Bible: Bible in Perspective (12th Grade)

• Plastic 3-prong folder with pockets

AP Latin (12th Grade)

• 1½-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

Greek IV (12th Grade)

• 1-inch binder w/5 tab dividers

• Dry erase markers to last the year (any color) and a sock or soft cloth

French IV (12th Grade)

• Extra durable 3" D-ring binder (something like this) w/8 pockets tab dividers (something like this)

• Composition notebook

• Small journal (something like this size and length)

• Blank flashcards (something like this)

• Colored erasable pens

• French/English Dictionary - if you are buying a new one, please purchase Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary French

• French verb chart

Spanish IV (12th Grade)

• Spanish/English dictionary for use at school and home: Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary Spanish: Spanish-English/English-Spanish OR The University of Chicago Spanish-English Dictionary. It is absolutely fine to buy a used copy.

• Students are responsible for organizing their own Spanish supplies

Rhetoric Choir (I–IV)

• 2 pencils that stay in the choir binder (binder is provided)

• $75 uniform (for new members), billed in October

Rhetoric Ladies Choir

• 1-inch black binder w/o clear pockets (Avery 27250 OR Avery 04301) and 2 pencils that stay in the music binder.

• A dress rental fee of $35 will be added to the FACTS account if students don't already own a dress from the rhetoric choir or the dialectic choir

Rhetoric Orchestra (I–III)

• 1-inch black binder w/o clear pockets (Avery 27250 OR Avery 04301)

• 2 pencils (#2) that stay in the orchestra binder

• Red #2 pencil

• Instrument Accessories: Instrument-specific rosin, cello straps (if playing cello), shoulder rest

• Handheld electric tuner (recommended)—here are some recommendations: Violin & Viola Tuner / Cello & Bass Tuner / Standard Chromatic Handheld Tuner

• String Instrument (contact Mr. Mendez for assistance)

  • Atlantic Strings Rent to Own (cheaper, good quality, company of choice for TGS, all strings)

  • Atlantic Strings Student Temporary Rental

  • Muni Strings Month-to-Month Rental (higher price, better quality, ONLY violin, viola, and cello)

Rhetoric Band (I–III)

• 1-inch black binder w/o clear pockets (Avery 27250 OR Avery 04301)

• 2 pencils (#2) that stay in the band binder

Rhetoric Geneva Jazz (I–II)

• 1-inch black binder w/o clear pockets (Avery 27250 OR Avery 04301)

• 2 pencils (#2) that stay in the jazz ensemble binder

• Please note that this ensemble is a ½-credit class and meets before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:15–8:15 am

Rhetoric Volante Guitar (I–IV) & Rhetoric Advanced Bravura Guitar (I–VI)

• 1-inch black binder sleeve on spine (Avery 04301)

• 2 pencils that stay in the binder

• Acoustic or classical guitar (contact Mr. Himes for guidance on purchasing or renting a guitar through TGS)

• D'Addario guitar tuner

• BestSounds guitar strap

• Variety pack of guitar picks (they are easily lost!)

Rhetoric Art (I–IV, AP)

• No special supplies required

Rhetoric Drama (I–IV)

• 1½-inch binder w/pockets and dividers

• College-ruled paper

• Box of 10–12 Ticonderoga #2 pencils

• At least one non-yellow highlighter (i.e., pink, green, blue, etc.)

• Small or medium-sized journal notebook, lined or unlined (student preference). Returning drama students may use their journal from last year.

Stagecraft (I–III)

• Quad-ruled (graph paper) composition notebook like this one

• Pack of #2 non-mechanical pencils and a pencil sharpener

• Clothes and shoes: For safety reasons, students must wear shorts/pants, closed toed shoes, and a canvas apron like this one.

• Hair: Hair that is shoulder length or longer must be tied back. 

Digital Photography (I–IV, AP)

• A Windows or Mac laptop—you cannot use a Chromebook or iPad for photography class

• DSLR digital camera with at least one lens and the ability to control aperture and shutter speed, ISO, and WB

• Memory Card = or > 1GB

• External hard drive = or > 500GB

• Lab Fee ($45)

• Tripod (Digital Photo III & AP only)

Journalism/Yearbook (I–IV)

• A Windows or Mac laptop that is capable of running Adobe Creative Suite (a chromebook or iPad does not fit this criteria)

• Plastic 3-prong folder w/pockets

• A library card in good standing from Winter Park or Orange, Seminole, or Volusia County. Please be sure you have a PIN for online access to library resources. If you already have a library card but don't know your PIN, you will have to visit your library to set it up. **This is mandatory—please come with it the first week of school. It should be your own library card, not your parent's.

Journalism: Student Magazine

• A Windows or Mac laptop that is capable of running Adobe Creative Suite (a chromebook or iPad does not fit this criteria)

• An iPad is a nice additional asset, but not required

Debate Team

• A Chromebook or a Windows or Mac laptop

• Spiral-bound notebook

Audiovisual Arts & Sciences

• A Windows or Mac laptop

• 1-inch binder w/tabs

Reading Film

• A Chromebook or a Windows or Mac laptop

Introductory Cartography

• 1-inch binder w/tabs

• 9"x12" spiral sketchbook

The Life & Works of C. S. Lewis

• No special supplies required

Topics in Classical Antiquity

• No special supplies required

Teacher Apprenticeship Program

• No special supplies required