Comments on: Is it possible to get records from my old school guidance counselor? https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/ Memory of the high school Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:59:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: lushlilli https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-101 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:01:46 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-101 They’re probably gone and might have a better chance if you are able to connect with the counselor themselves. Schools keep notes generally for memory taking purposes but if shared or formalized in any way they can be subject to subpoenas because then they can be considered part of your educational record. I know many counselors who shred these memory keeping notes each year just for liability sake. Practices vary by state though and maybe you did have a counselor who was working with a specific treatment plan and has records.

]]> By: yolk https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-100 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:01:29 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-100 It will deends on your jurisdiction. Where I work we are required to keep all records for 5 years past your 18th b day. In practice we keep them for 6 years so we are not purging them each month. Talk to your school as they will be able to tell you their policy and where to go from there.

]]> By: jagdmackay https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-99 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 20:00:04 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-99 You need to call the records clerk or registration. Often, they work hand in hand because of the high rate of mobility and transient students in our society. There should be electronic records of your transcript. Some may still have paper copies, believe it or not.

]]> By: miss_Saraswati https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-98 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:59:46 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-98 Most counselors keep notes for 5 years before shredding. How much detail is in the notes varies by counselor. Most don’t have time for anything detailed and might only note key words as a reminder for the next session, for example, “problem with friend.”

]]> By: RefrainsFromPartakin https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-97 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:59:26 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-97 In some states, Washington and Michigan, schools are required to keep records for 100 years. It’s called a cumulative file, or cum file for short – with a long “u” so you don’t make that mistake. It will usually be held at the high school you graduated from.

Go to the building secretary, or if it is a big district, the District office and ask for your cum file. You’ll need some identification.

Good luck.

]]> By: peloquin https://wwhsnj.org/is-it-possible-to-get-records-from-my-old-school-guidance-counselor/#comment-96 Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:56:42 +0000 //wwhsnj.org/study/?p=73#comment-96 In general, schools are only required to keep documentation for 7 years.

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