International School Manila

SY 2017 - 2018

GRADE 8 SUPPLY LIST

MATERIALS REQUIRED BY ALL STUDENTS:
1 large accordion file with 12 pockets
1 Cattleya spiral notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) Lined paper 100 pages for
English
2 Cattleya spiral mathematics notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) with a 5mm grid
and 100 pages for Math and Science
2 green colored clear book for Science and Math at least 40 pockets each
Honors Math 8: TI-84, TI-84 Plus or TI-83 PLUS calculator; green fine-tip marker
Regular Math 8: Scientific Calculator
USB flash drive - 1GB or more
Pencil case
2 colored pens/markers (fine-tipped) for checking work
2 black/blue ball point pens
1 box of pencils (#2)
Eraser
Sharpener
A set of colored pencils
3 different colored highlighters
glue sticks
30cm ruler (with centimeter markings)
Geometry set for all Math students
Post-It notes

LAPTOP COMPUTER
Recommended Laptop Model:
Apple Macbook Pro or Apple Macbook Air (both available with discount at ISM Apple Campus
Store)
Refer to this site for more details http://connect.ismanila.org/requirements
(suggestion) Charger with appropriate adapter and name clearly labelled.

SUBJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Additionally, specific classes will require specialized materials.

BAND, STRINGS & CHOIR

For performances and class use:
Black clear file folder (Strings, Choir)
Black 3-ring binder (2 inch) - (Band)
Personal Instrument or School Rental Instrument (Band and Strings)
Instrument consumables (rosin, reeds, valve oil)

For Choir, Band and Strings daytime or informal performances:

School uniform shirts in white, black and green (all three)
School uniform trousers, skirt, shorts or in black and khaki (both)
For Band and Strings evening or formal performances:
Long black dress trousers or floor-length black skirt
Black dress shoes/socks (no tennis shoes please)
Please note: formal tops will be tailor-ordered at the start of the course

For Choir evening or formal performances:

Long black dress trousers or floor-length black skirt
Black dress shoes/socks (no tennis shoes please)
White button down long sleeve shirt or white blouse

Optional for home practice:

Folding music stand (Band & Strings)
Digital Tuner or Tuner app for computer / smart phone (Band & Strings)
Metronome or Metronome app for computer / smart phone (Band & Strings)
Student subscription to SmartMusic practice software
http://www.smartmusic.com/products/students/

DRAMA
Once Corona Sketch Pad 24 sheets, 9 x 12
Theater Blacks (leggings/black pants, plain black t-shirt)

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP)

1 Cattleya spiral notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) Lined paper 100

MODERN LANGUAGE
1 Cattleya spiral notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) Lined paper 100 pages
1 Erasable Whiteboard Marker
1 Pack of 5 x 7 Index Cards (for Chinese only)
A Bilingual Dictionary (English to Chinese / French / Spanish - Optional)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
*PE uniform would suggest 2 sets that can be bought from the ISM uniform shop
Water bottle
Swim suit (one piece for girls)
Rash Guard (any color) & Goggles (optional)
Sun block
Cap/Hat for outdoor activities only
Sports shoes - we recommend that these are used just for PE, so students dont have to wear
wet and/or sweaty shoes the whole day
Soccer boots / Cleats (optional)
Combination Lock
Towel
*Please make sure that all PE uniforms are clearly labeled so they can be returned easily
when lost.

STRATEGY INSTRUCTION (SI)

1 Cattleya spiral notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) Lined paper 100 pages

WELLNESS
1 Cattleya spiral notebook with plastic cover A4 (8.5 x 11 inch) Lined paper 100 pages
1 folder with 2 pockets and 3 prongs to hold paper/similar to the MEAD brand (pocket stay put folder)
All art materials are supplied for:
ArtMud
ArtiSan
ArtSculpt
ArtStudio
DigiArt

No further materials necessary for:

Be the Change
Blueprint for Success
Dance
Fun, Fast & Fit
Innovation Tech
Journalism
Robotics