<p>So how do boarding schools do that? Like, when are we getting class book lists? Do they tell us we need 2 glue sticks, 4 notebooks, and a folder for each class, or what? Some stuff is obvious, in fact I think it all is, but do they ever tell us what to bring? Any items you guys are bringing that are good for organizing or last minute projects? Do tell.</p>
<p>Office supplies, no. They just say "get school supplies." You decide what you need. More tends to be better, at least in my experience. I was glad I bought the glue sticks and pencils when other kids ran out and had to go to CVS in 30 degree weather for posters.</p>
<p>Get lost of Notebooks, you will fill up at least 1&1/2 a term per subject
binders help with organization
Tons of pens as you will lose them/lend them/chew them and the bookstore pens cost about 2 dollars each</p>
<p>You may as well get more supplies, as opposed to less, because you can use them the next year if you have extra, but it's a pain buying them in the school year (and I hear boarding school bookstores are crazily overpriced). </p>
<p>I like having a binder for each separate class, too. And a notebook for each class, of course. Lots of glue sticks and tape, a ruler, compass, protractor, etc. Probably colored pencils or markers too.</p>