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What should I bring on the first day of school?

Ashley Pritchard, MA
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Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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Most schools have a supplies list, so make sure you pick up the items on that list before school starts. If you don't have a supplies list, bring a pen and a notebook so you can take notes if necessary. You may also want to bring chapstick and a phone charger, depending on whether your school allows phones or not.

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How can I reduce the weight and bulk of my backpack?

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Only pack what you need. If you're organizing your backpack for the school day, bring only the books you need for the class or classes you're headed to. If you're organizing your pack at the end of the school day, bring home only those books that you need to do your homework. Leave unnecessary books at home or in your locker.

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How do you keep your backpack clean?

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On a semi-regular basis (every weekend, for instance), empty your backpack. Shake it out over a rubbish bin. If necessary, use a handheld vacuum to remove lint and crumbs from the pack. Afterwards, replace everything.

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Should I leave my books in my locker or leave them at home, and bring only the books that I need to school?

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Either is acceptable. Whether you're packing for class or for the evening's homework, only pack what you need.

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I got scoliosis, and my school don't offer lockers. How can I organize my backpack to reduce the burden to my spine?

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Talk to your teachers or school administrators about keeping one set of books in the classroom just for you. Keep the assigned set of books at home so you can use them for homework.

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Can I hold a few text books so, my backpack won't be so heavy? Is it okay?

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Sure! Great idea!

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