School Supplies

One of the questions from many new families is about school supplies for high school. Well, the simple response is - none.

But that really is not the complete answer. Every course will have its own requirements for class work and turn-in material. Some may have journals in spiral notebooks or composition books. Others may requirements for ink or may accept computer emails and attachments. Math classes have their own equipment requirements.

Improved technology continues to be an interesting problem. Notebooks and computers can do most of the duties needed for class and normally even more. The best suggestion is to talk with the teacher with what is allowed in the class and particularly during tests. This is an area of challenge for all of us.

Look for the sales. Very quickly, retail stores are going to attempt to attract your back-to-school dollars. Go for the sales. If you start early you can pick up the various notebooks, pens and papers as they are on sale at the different stores.

There are lots of goodies for lockers. New students may want to talk with older students about what is the most necessary. The student may want to wait until the first few days to check out what is really needed. Some of those that appear the "coolest" may not have any function except to get in the road.

Back to school shopping can be fun.

Don't forget to use your red Target card. Southwest does receive a percentage rebate on all your purchases - everything, not just school supplies. Office Depot also provides a rebate to Southwest. School codes are available at the point of sale. At Office Depot you have to declare your school and wish to credit the school at the cash register.

Have fun. Shop early. Take advantage of the sales.