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Keep all your papers and books together in a backpack so when you move you have everything you need or ask a teacher to find a place to store them at school.
- Remember to ask your teacher for bus tokens or a monthly fast pass to stay in the same school if you move during the year.
- If you miss school because your family moves, ask for make up work.
- If you know you are going to move, get your bus tokens in advance from student services and ask for bus route schedules so you do not miss school.
- Ask for the school handbook and know the rules when you enroll in a new school.
- Take charge and schedule an appointment with your school counselor- they can find options to help you stay in school and be successful.
- Find a teacher you like and talk with her or him. Students who are successful have connected with at least one caring adult.
- Call the Families in Transition Program at 415-695-5569 if you cannot find a teacher or adult at your site.They will link you to an adult who may be able to help.
- Call the Homeless Prenatal Program Call at 415-546-6756 ex. 336 if you ever feel like the school staff or the teacher is treating you unfairly, have your parent or guardian. We will let you know what your rights are and may be able to help you work things out.
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