Teaching English requires an appropriate high school reading list. Choose classic author's such as Charlotte Brontë and more recent fiction from authors like Amy Tan. A dictionary is an important supply to look up new vocabulary words, and students should write down words they do not know in notebooks. You can ask students to write down the definitions and use the words in new sentences. High school students will also need computers with printers to write essays, journals to keep diaries and writing instruments.
High school students typically study algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus during their four years. Supplies for a homeschoolers include textbooks or an online math curriculum. Students also need graph paper, scientific calculators and compasses. Homeschooling students may benefit from using online math activities from websites such as S.O.S Math Trigonometry and Quick Math.
Science can easily be taught at a homeschool with a few supplies. Studying life science requires dissecting kits, microscopes and magnifying glasses. A telescope is a tool used for astronomy and Earth sciences. Physical science requires simple magnets and iron filings. Other supplies for general high school science include rulers, scales, beakers and thermometers. Once a high school student selects a science fair project title different supplies may be needed for that specific project.
Homeschool students have the advantage of incorporating the arts into their curriculum. Fine art supplies include drawing paper and charcoal for drawing. Prepared canvas and paints are needed for painting. Sculpture study uses balsa wood and clay. Students may create prints from linoleum or take pictures for photography. Music lessons may need instruments and sheet music. Homeschool students may join groups to work on high school musicals and plays. Students can also apply for student fine arts exhibitions.