Student Cumulative Records

The cumulative file serves as the official repository for student educational records and should be maintained carefully and securely.

Cumulative Files May Include:

  • Enrollment applications
  • Academic transcripts
  • Report cards
  • Attendance records
  • Standardized testing records
  • Health documentation
  • Discipline documentation
  • Graduation verification
  • Special accommodations documentation
  • Parent communication records when applicable

Schools should establish procedures regarding:

  • Access to cumulative files
  • Record retention timelines
  • Secure storage
  • File transfer procedures
  • Digital records management