Temporary Special Education Records and ImmunizationĢ7 years after the student’s date of birth Student records may include both paper and electronic records.Īccording to Board policy, the retention periods for student records are as follows:Ĩ2 years after the student’s date of birth The student’s temporary records include all school-related student information not contained in the permanent record. The law requires the Board of Education of the City of Chicago (the “Board”) to maintain educational records, which include both “permanent records” and “temporary records.” A student’s permanent record contains the student’s name, place and date of birth, address, transcript, parent(s) name(s) and address(es), attendance records, and other information mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education. Submit Online & Pay with Credit / Debit Cardįor more information about transcripts and other permanent student records, email Former Student Records at Notice of Student Record Retention and Disposal All third-party verification requests will be fulfilled by fax. Third-party verification requests must be submitted online and paid via credit or debit card. Records Requests for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Filingsįormer or current students seeking their elementary and high school transcripts for a DACA filing can submit a request using the links at the top of the page. If you graduated from a CPS high school within the past five years and are seeking a copy of your high school transcript, or if you have withdrawn from a CPS high school within the past five years, submit a records request directly to your former high school. There is a $3 fee for each records request made by a former student, which can be made via credit / debit card or money order using the links above.

If you are seeking a copy of your immunization records on file prior to 1989, you must submit your request directly to your former school. When making a transcript or records request, please allow 5-7 business days from the time we receive your request. CPS does not offer a walk-in records request service and does not provide same-day or expedited document return services. Records are mailed to your desired location via the US postal service. Submit Online & Pay with Credit / Debit Card (Recommended) Transcript, Record, and DACA Request Processįormer students can submit a request for a transcript or other permanent student record in one of two ways: They may be needed for various reasons, including transferring to a different school, applying to extracurricular programs, and applying to college or other postsecondary opportunities.ĬPS can provide former students with a copy of a high school transcript, verification of a graduation date from high school, a copy of an elementary school transcript, and an elementary registration card or immunization records.Ĭurrent CPS students should see their school counselor to request a copy of their transcript. Transcripts are the official and complete record of a student's academic achievements.

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