For New Families

Clothing – Girls

• blazers (black, khaki, navy, and gray are good basic colors)
• 3 or 4 long dresses (don't need to be worn with a blazer)
• long and short skirts that can be worn with different tops and blazers
• slacks/dress pants
• shoes (dressy and casual)
• jewelry (NOTE: new students will be required to purchase a silver Asheville School charm which will be billed home through the bookstore so you may wish to bring a silver chain.)
• several tucked in collared "oxford-type" shirts
• white-soled athletic shoes (the kind that will not scuff the floor)
• belts

Clothing – Boys

• blazers/sport coats
• a suit for more formal occasions (optional)
• khaki pants and other slacks
• oxford-type shirts (or similar)
• leather shoes
• white-soled athletic shoes (the kind that will not scuff the floor)
• ties, regular or bow (NOTE: new students will be required to purchase an Asheville School tie which will be billed home through the bookstore.)
• belts

Clothing – For Everyone

• bathrobe
• slippers
• flip-flops
• bathing suit/swim trunks
• socks (athletic and dress)
• athletic shoes
• casual clothes (t-shirts, athletic shorts, blue jeans, shorts)
• heavy winter coat or jacket
• wool socks/liners (camping clothes - 3-day required camping trip for all new students)
• sweaters
• windbreaker
• hiking boots
• umbrella

School Supplies

(Many of these items are also available in the School bookstore)

• pens, pencils
• starter supply of paper and 3-ring binders and/or spiral notebooks
• assignment book (the Asheville School planner available in the bookstore upon arrival)
• dictionary and thesaurus
• seat cushion for desk chair
• desk lamp
• ruler
• backpack
• index cards (3 x 5) for flash cards

Mathematics Department Calculator Policy

Calculators are used extensively in all math courses beyond Algebra 1 and Geometry. It is imperative for teachers and all students to use the same technology to facilitate learning; therefore, the mathematics department has developed the following calculator policy: All students taking a math course beyond Algebra I or Geometry (beginning with Algebra 2) are required to have a Texas Instruments calculator of model 83+, 83+ Silver Edition, 84+, or 84+ Silver Edition. Students are required to have the calculators in class with them each day unless otherwise noted by the teacher.

Personal Hygiene

• large bottles of shampoo and conditioner
• hair care supplies
• shower caddy to carry soap/shampoo etc. to the shower
• shower shoes like flip-flops
• toothpaste, toothbrush (and don't forget to floss!)
• personal and toilet items: soap, Band-Aids, AlkaSeltzer, Neosporin, Tylenol, Advil, shaving supplies or electric shaver, feminine hygiene products, deodorant, etc.

Creature Comforts

• overstuffed pillow
• stereo / CD player and CD's / ipods/mp3 players
• decorations for room (posters, pictures of family, small plants)
• alarm clock
• wrist watch
• a comfortable chair for reading or lounging (optional)
• a window fan
• a flashlight
• batteries

Linens and Things

• bed linens & pillow
• curtains, blinds and screens (recommend you purchase after check-in). Window Sizes:
  • in 1st Lawrence 96 x 84
  • in 1st Anderson 48 x 72
  • 2nd & 3rd Lawrence and 2nd & 3rd Anderson
  • (single) 48 x 63 (double) 96 x 63
  • in Kehaya (inside dimensions) 64 x 64 (rod to floor - 95")
• towels and washcloths
• comforter/blanket
• laundry bag
• laundry detergent
• dryer sheets

Miscellaneous

• stationary, envelopes, stamps
• address book or Palm Pilot
• posters (must be put up with "FUNTAC" - no nails or tape)
• plastic drinking cup, fork, knife, spoon, mug

Please DO NOT bring irons, hot plates, or other heating elements!