Caregivers should: 

• know the school’s disciplinary policies and where and how to call in absences; 
• regularly communicate with the child’s teacher; 
• check the child’s book bag for notes, homework and things that should not be taken to school. Weapons, or objects that could be perceived or used as weapons, should never be taken to school; 
• obtain school supplies or uniforms required by the school or ask the caseworker for help; 
• determine the before and after-school activities that the child is interested in and help and encourage her to enroll and attend regularly; 
• keep school photos, artwork, report cards and mementos in a Lifebook or file for each child; 
• attend parent-teacher conferences and school programs in which the child participates; 
• pick up report cards as required by the school and share them with the caseworker; and 
• check with the caseworker about tutoring, summer school or a referral for a special education Comprehensive Case Study Evaluation (CSE), if the child is failing one or more subjects or is below grade level.