Student Responsibilities and Transcript Release Agreement Notes (copy)

FERPA

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; legislation that protects the privacy of student education records.

Confidential Documents

Teacher recommendations and school statements that are not accessible to students under FERPA guidelines.

Authorization for Record Release

Explicit permission given by a student to share their official school transcripts and relevant records.

College Counselor

A designated individual who is authorized to communicate with college officials on behalf of a student.

Standardized Testing Responsibilities

The student's obligation to ensure that SAT or ACT scores are sent directly from the testing agency to colleges.

Out-of-School Suspension Reporting

Requirement for students to disclose any suspension history to colleges when asked.

Timeline for Document Submission

The acknowledgment that it may take weeks for application materials to be processed by universities.

Application Integrity

The commitment by the student to be honest in all interactions with colleges and counselors.

Mandatory Disclosure

Requirement for students to report any out-of-school suspensions that may affect college applications.

Signature Requirements

The necessity for both the student and their parent or guardian to sign and date the document.