TRANSCRIPTS
Why do you need a Transcript?
A high school transcript is a record of all your academic accomplishments in high school. It lists every class you took, when you took them, and the grades you received. Every student who attended high school has a transcript, and if you attended more than one high school, you will have a transcript from each school
You generally need a transcript for four reasons:
#1: To apply to college: Most colleges require an official copy of your high school transcript when you apply.
#2: To graduate or transfer high schools: High schools will look at your transcript in order to make sure you have met all your graduation requirements or to determine which classes you should enroll in if you transferred schools.
#3: To provide to Scholarships: Many scholarships request transcripts. There are some that request it to by uploaded electronically by the student. If that is the case, we mark it for that specific scholarship. Each transcript for scholarships delivered electronically must be marked for that specific scholarship. If it is to be submitted in a packet that you mail, the transcript is placed in a sealed envelope and is not to be opened. Simply mark on the transcript request sheet what you need so we can get you your transcript in the correct format.
#4: To apply for some jobs: When applying for a job, you may be required to submit your high school transcript so the employer can look at your grades or see if you have taken certain courses applicable to the job.
Do You Want an Official or Unofficial Copy of Your Transcript?
There are two versions of your high school transcript: official and unofficial. Both versions contain the same information and will look the same or nearly identical, but an official transcript includes an official seal or tamper-proof marks, is signed by a School Counselor/Administrator and is enclosed in a sealed envelope. This ensures no information on the transcript is altered.
Colleges and scholarships want an official version of your high school transcript. Official versions are sent directly by your high school, either through postal mail or as an e-mail. Your school may also give you an official version of your transcript inside a sealed envelope for you to send yourself. If they do, DO NOT open this envelope, as it will make the transcript no longer official. If you just want a copy of your transcript for your own personal use, an unofficial version is fine.
When you request a copy of your high school transcript, make sure you know whether you are requesting an official or unofficial version. Ask someone at the office if you are not sure which version you are requesting. Most schools and employers who need an official version of your transcript will not accept an unofficial version in its place, and sending the wrong version could cause you to miss important deadlines.
When requesting official transcripts, please allow up to two weeks. While we try to do them as soon as the requests are received, depending on the time of the year, it may take longer. Also, make sure you request your transcript early enough that it will arrive before any application deadlines of the receiving institution.
How to Get Your High School Transcript
If You Are Currently an enrolled student:
Stop by the counseling office and get a blue transcript form to fill out. If you are under 18, you will need a parents signature.
If You Are No Longer Enrolled at the School:
You may either print off the transcript form below, email the counselor, or call the counseling office (814-723-3370 x3008) to request a transcript.