School Supplies

P3, P4, and P5

• change of clothes (shirt, pants, socks, and underwear), in a labeled Ziploc bag
• pair of rubber boots

Note: Please label items with student’s name in permanent marker.

All Grades

• reusable water bottle
• face covering (optional)
• see grade-specific items below

Kindergarten

• change of uniform clothes (shirt, pants/skirt, socks, and underwear), in a labeled Ziploc bag to be kept at school
• pair of sport shoes for P.E. (unless this is student’s everyday shoe; may be stored in classroom cubby)
• Day by Day Begin-to-Read Bible by Karyn Henley (ISBN 10: 1-4143-0934-1)
• Students use this Bible at school. You may wish to purchase an additional copy for home use.
• pair of rain boots for outdoor rainy-day recess (may be stored in classroom cubby)

Grade 1

• pair of sport shoes for P.E. (unless this is student’s everyday shoe; may be stored in classroom cubby)

Grade 2

• pair of sport shoes for P.E. (unless this is student’s everyday shoe; may be stored in classroom cubby)

Grade 3

• pair of sport shoes for P.E. (unless this is student’s everyday shoe; may be stored in classroom cubby)
• over-sized, long-sleeve T-shirt for art (will be used as a smock to protect the uniform)

• Yamaha YRS-23 soprano recorder with German fingering, natural color (may be purchased online through Amazon, Woodwind & Brasswind, or West Music, or in person at any actual music store, do not purchase a recorder at Target, Walmart, etc.)

Grade 4

• pair of sport shoes for P.E. (unless this is student’s everyday shoe; may be stored in classroom cubby)
• over-sized, long-sleeve T-shirt for art (will be used as a smock to protect the uniform)
• Yamaha YRS-23 soprano recorder with German fingering, natural color (may be purchased online through Amazon, Woodwind & Brasswind, or West Music, or in person at any actual music store, do not purchase a recorder Target, Walmart, etc.)
• 1½”–2” 3-ring binder (Velcro or zipper binder recommended)
• 2 30” X 30” squares anti-pill fleece fabric for pillow (label with masking tape)
• 20” X 20” pillow insert – no bigger, may be smaller (label with masking tape)

Also please note:

1. Please label all supplies with student’s name in permanent marker.
2. If your child does not know how to tie his/her shoes independently, please have him/her wear Velcro fastened shoes daily until this skill becomes mastered.

Grades 5 – 8

• reusable water bottle
• face covering (optional)
• pencil pouch
• large 3-ring "universal" binder – This binder holds materials for the core subjects and is carried from class to class and between home and school. For durability and portability, we have found that Velcro or zip-up varieties with carrying handles are best. Note: Backpacks are kept in lockers during the school day, and students carry around subject materials and essential supplies in binders.  
• NIV study bible – Study version recommended. The NIV translation is used in all Christian studies classes.
• P.E. uniform (see the School Uniforms page) – P.E. uniforms are required for grades 7 and 8 and optional for grades 5 and 6. 
• pair of sport shoes with non-marking soles for P.E.

Grades 5 and 6

• over-sized, long-sleeve T-shirt for art (will be used as a smock to protect the uniform, kept in student locker)
• musical instrument (see Beginning Band page for necessary details) – All grade 5 students play in the band. Grade 6 students may choose between band and choir.

Note: The school provides calculators for grades 5 and 6 students in advanced math classes to use during class.

Grades 7 and 8

• personal planner (student choice) – Used during Office Hours for teaching time management and helping students plan weekly activities
• home-based organizational system for storing papers/documents (for example, an accordion style expanding file or file box with file folders)
• appropriate calculator for math class (plus a couple of additional items for Geometry students).

Algebra 1, Geometry

• scientific calculator (simple TI-30 style)

Algebra 2

• graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus CE highly recommended)

Note: Old-style TI-83 calculators with a firmware update can also be used. Please do not buy a TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.

Grades 9 – 12

All Upper School students are enrolled in up to six academic courses each semester, so note-taking materials will be useful. Students may decide for themselves what sort of notebooks and/or binders and writing utensils to purchase and use to organize their schoolwork. Note: All students will be issued a Surface Pro device before school starts if they haven't already received one.

Other required school supply items for the Upper School students are:

• reusable water bottle
• face covering (optional)
• appropriate calculator for math class (plus a couple of additional items for Geometry students).

Geometry

• scientific calculator (simple TI-30 style)
• compass
• protractor
• ruler

Algebra 2, Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, Calculus, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, and AP Statistics

• graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus CE highly recommended)

Note: Old-style TI-83 calculators with a firmware update can also be used. Please do not buy a TI-84 Plus C Silver Edition.

Multivariable Calculus

• graphing calculator (TI-Nspire CX CAS)

Recommendations

Note: Students in preschool – grade 8 do not bring devices to school, and students in grades 9 – 12 are issued Microsoft Surface Pro devices in August (if they haven't already received).

If it happens to be time for your family to purchase a new device, Bear Creek's IT Department would like to pass along the following recommendations (not requirements) as you decide how best to enable your family's digital learning experience with Bear Creek.

1. We highly recommend using a Windows device for your children's schooling. Because Bear Creek is operating with Microsoft 365 and Teams as our primary modes of digital learning, your children will encounter the best experience when also using a Windows device. Our IT department is also most able to render quick support for these devices.  
2. Apple devices are our second tier recommendation. Full operating systems and the ability to run all Microsoft 365 products will ensure a good experience for digital learning. That being said, there are differences between the Windows and Apple versions of the Microsoft tools and while our IT department will endeavor to support you as best we can, the experience will not be optimized as it is on Windows devices.  
3. Chromebooks, netbooks, and other Android devices are not recommended for digital learning. The Microsoft 365 and Teams experience is reduced, and the learning experience will not mirror that intended by the teachers. Similarly, support is reduced for these devices due to the limitation of the web-based systems.

Beginning March 12, face coverings are optional inside school buildings. Masks are not required outdoors. See these resources provided by our counselors which may be helpful to your family as you navigate the changing COVID-19 school regulations.