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things you will actually need as a incoming high school senior
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items these are some things I think every incoming senior should actually buy instead of wasting money on things they will throw out at the end of the year.
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School Supplies
must haves
School Supplies
school supplies you'll actually use and need
no matter what math you're taking this year you're gonna need a graphing calculator. i used this calculator everyday during class and i wouldn't have passed without it.
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Graphics Calculator, Black 320 x 240 pixels ...
you're gonna need a boat load of pencils. you're gonna lose them or give them to classmates and by the time winter comes you have none. i bought two of these before senior year and i never was unprepared!
BIC 40pk Xtra Smooth 0.7mm Mechanical Pencils: Back to School Supplies
i loved my NorthFace backpack. i had the black one with white writing. every seniors backpack is so heavy for no reason but this backpack has pads on the back for comfort and more support. inside the big pocket there is a slip for you're computer and...
The North Face Backpacks & Bags
the best pens ever. so pigmented and smooth and once it dries its smudge proof!
Sharpie 4pk S-Gel Pens 0.7mm Tip Fashion Barrels Black Ink
if you’re always losing your pencils and pens this is the best pencil case to get. it held all my writing utensils, my huge calculator and everything else i shoved in there between classes.
WEMATE Large Pencil Case with Zipper, Big Capacity, Canvas Pencil Case, Pencil Bag for Student,Black
you are definitely gonna need some wired headphones, schools have gotten so strict with airpods and most classes have wired headphones as a requirement
Apple EarPods with Lightning Connector White
now these aren’t the cutest but they are the only folders i’ve ever had hold up for the whole year. by the middle of the year all my folders have been ripped or just falling apart, these stayed intact and kept all my papers neat.
RYWESNIY Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Pockets and Prongs,Plastic School Supplies Folders, Assorted Colors, Letter Size, 6 Pack
must haves
cant forget about these!
for the love of god buy an extra charger for your computer. it actually sucks never having a charger and having to mooch off people. this one is only twenty dollars and honesty worked better than the charger i got with my chrome book.
USB-C 100W Super Charger with 1-USB-A Gen2 and Power Delivery - dealworthy™
the best water bottle i've ever had. not too big but not too small. the cap is spill proof and the clasp can also be used as a handle. it has a straw or sip option and kept my water cold all day. and its super duper cute.
Owala 24 fl oz Stainless Steel FreeSip Water Bottle - Read My Lips
especially for my girls, you always need a little emergency bag. this one is affordable and was able to hold my period products, travel sized deodorant, travel sized tooth brush and toothpaste and even a little perfume!
Travel Solid Zipper Toiletry Pouch - Open Story™ Gray
school lunch is nasty and sometimes bringing lunch is too much work…unless u have a super cute affordable lunch bag. i loved this lunch bag! it wasn’t too bulky and it fit right into my school bag.
Classic Lunch Bag Kit - All In Motion™ Pink
my fav bento box. it’s cute, small and cheap!
Square Bento Meal Prep Food Storage Container Lavender - Figmint™
senior year is the time to make memories!! my senior year everyone had a camera with them at every event. cameras can be expensive but being able to look at the old memories back even though it was only a year ago is so worth it!
Fujifilm QuickSnap 135 Flash 400-27exp Camera
i wouldn’t have survived senior year without a planner. with all the assignments and events and then work, i was all over the place. this planner helps me map out my days and it’s super cute and affordable
Blue Sky 2027 Weekly/Monthly Arness Safety Wirebound Planner 5"x8" Cream
nothing is more irritating than getting a stain on your clothes at school so i always kept this tide pen on me. my holy grail. gets the stain out almost immediately everytime
Tide To Go Stain Remover Pen - 1ct/ 0.33 fl oz