1) A 3-ring binder/notebook with a section for class notes and one for homework. 2) An assignment pad to write down all homework assignments (the planner given out in homeroom is fine). 3) A covered textbook and the workbook. 4) Sharpened pencils and pens (pens are for corrections only). 5) A ruler with customary and metric measures (the one in the planner is fine). 6) Calculator (basic function). 7) Protractor. 8) Graph paper. 9) A good attitude, a willingness to work hard, and a smile!