#2 pencils
All classesSuggested match: Ticonderoga #2 Pencils, 30 Count
Pre-sharpened wood-cased pencils.
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2026–27 shopping guide
RHCDS 7th Grade Supplies
One organized checklist for the full 7th Grade supply list—basics, subject binders, notebooks, math materials, and home printing essentials.
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Math supplies depend on placement: buy the graph-paper spirals for Pre-Algebra or the loose grid paper for Algebra—not both. Each listed button goes to one direct Amazon product.
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The Basics
The everyday supplies used across multiple subjects.
11 items
Erasers
All classesSuggested match: Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Medium, 24 Count
A more practical 24-count pack for one student.
Blue, black & red pens
All classesSuggested match: Paper Mate InkJoy Ballpoint Pens, 8 Pack
Includes all three required ink colors.
Assorted highlighters
All classesSuggested match: Sharpie Tank Highlighters, 12 Count
4-color highlighter set
HistorySuggested match: Sharpie Accent Highlighters, 4 Count
One pair of scissors
All classesSuggested match: Fiskars 7-Inch Student Scissors
Zipper pouch
All classesSuggested match: Mr. Pen 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, 2 Pack
Three-ring style for binder organization.
Colored pencils or markers
All classesSuggested match: Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils, 24 Count
2 packs of 100 college-ruled sheets
All classesSuggested match: College-Ruled Loose-Leaf Paper, 2 Pack
Glue stick
MandarinSuggested match: Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, 12 Count
A manageable 12-count washable school-glue pack.
Black Sharpie
MandarinSuggested match: Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Black
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Calculator
One calculator covers both science and math requirements.
1 item
TI-30XA scientific calculator
Science + MathSuggested match: Texas Instruments TI-30Xa Scientific Calculator
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Binders — 6 Total
Keep these distinct: each class calls for a different size or cover style.
6 items
3-inch hard-cover 3-ring binder
ScienceSuggested match: Avery Heavy-Duty View Binder, 3 Inch
1.5–2-inch 3-ring binder
MathSuggested match: Avery Heavy-Duty View Binder, 1.5 Inch
2.5–3-inch hard-cover clear-view binder
HistorySuggested match: Avery Heavy-Duty Clear-View Binder, 3 Inch
2–3-inch hard-cover clear-view binder
SpanishSuggested match: SUNEE Clear-View Binder, 3 Inch
2-inch binder with clear covers and pockets
MandarinSuggested match: Staples View Binder with Pockets, 2 Inch
1-inch hard-cover 3-ring binder
EconomicsSuggested match: Oxford 1-Inch Round Ring View Binder, Black
225-sheet capacity with clear covers on three sides.
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Dividers & Sheet Protectors
Subject-specific dividers plus enough protectors to cover history and Spanish.
5 items
6-tab dividers
HistorySuggested match: Sooez 6-Tab Plastic Binder Dividers
Plain 5-tab dividers
EconomicsSuggested match: Oxford Plain 5-Tab Binder Dividers
5-tab dividers with pockets
SpanishSuggested match: Amazon Basics 5-Tab Pocket Dividers
5-tab dividers
MandarinSuggested match: Amazon Basics 5-Tab Binder Dividers
150 sheet protectors
History + SpanishSuggested match: Amazon Basics Sheet Protectors, 200 Pack
A 200-pack covers the 100 history + 50 Spanish requirement.
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Notebooks & Paper
Choose the math paper that fits the student's placement—Pre-Algebra or Algebra.
4 items
Graph-paper composition notebook
ScienceSuggested match: Quad-Ruled Graph Composition Notebooks, 6 Pack
Hard-cover composition notebook
EnglishSuggested match: Rosmonde College-Ruled Composition Notebooks, 5 Pack
2 graph-paper spiral notebooks
Pre-Algebra onlySuggested match: Oxford Graph-Paper Spiral Notebooks, 2 Pack
Quarter-inch grid graph paper
Algebra onlySuggested match: WritePads 1/4-Inch Grid Loose-Leaf Paper, 300 Sheets
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Folders, Tabs & Covers
Small organizational pieces that keep each subject binder easy to use.
5 items
12 expandable poly binder pocket folders
ScienceSuggested match: Expandable Binder Pockets, 12 Pack
Pocket folder
EnglishSuggested match: Oxford Two-Pocket Folders, 25 Pack
Post-it filing tabs
HistorySuggested match: Post-it Sticky Tabs, 24 Count
Lined 3×5 assorted-color index cards
EnglishSuggested match: BAZIC Ruled Colored Index Cards, 100 Count
2 standard book covers
English + SpanishSuggested match: KICNIC Stretchable Jumbo Book Covers, 2 Pack
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Home Printing Essentials
A working printer and paper are part of the family requirements for the school year.
2 items
Working home printer
HomeSuggested match: Brother HL-L2460DW Monochrome Laser Printer
Black-and-white printing with automatic duplex.
Printer paper
HomeSuggested match: Amazon Basics Multipurpose Copy Paper, 1 Ream
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