What are my legal rights in seeing my childs school records?

I would like to see my child's school records, and although i assume i have the legal right to do so, would like to know before i go. We had a problem earlier this year (not my child, but with another child who hurt mine), and i'm so very curious to see if the school wrote any comments in my childs files about this incident. Also, do teachers keep files on the kids, or just the office?

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check here>>> www.greatschools.net/LD/school-learning/obtain-your-childs-school-records.gs?content=899 Hope this helps...I'm going to be getting my childs records to but for other purposes.

blessings,
Leslie
PS there are tons more help on the web just google it this might help too...

www.nichcy.org/InformationResources/Documents/NICHCY%20PUBS/pa9.pdf

Our district brags about having "blackboard" and "E4", on-line access to academic records, curriculum, and your child's grades. However, only 1 of his 9th grade teachers utilized this wonderful and expensive technology. Another example of wasted tax payers' money in League City, Tx. The district should require their teachers to use these programs.

You have the LEGAL right to view all of your child's 504 records, Special Ed (IDEA) Records, behavioral records,
and recorded paperwork (ie. tests, homework) at any time. If you want copies, districts charge .10 per page (that is the going rate at Clear Creek ISD in League City, Tx). However, to view these records is free. Good Luck!

jamieswain, the original poster was concerned about disciplinary records and other teacher's notes, not academic progress issues. In addition, not every school district has online access for parents to view their children's grades. What you'll find if you go into the school office is much more than you'll find online, even if your student attends a school that uses computerized grading.

can you veiw any info about your childs progress online

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