How to Read a High School Transcript

Student records help schools, students, and families track academic progress. Students, former students, parents, and guardians are entitled to view and obtain copies of
their records as stated in the New York City Department of Education’s (NYCDOE) Parents’ Bill of Rights and Student Bill of Rights. Records follow a student from school to
school within the NYCDOE. The last school a student attended (or is attending) is the best place to start when looking for records. For more information, see
www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/learning/student-records-and-transcripts.

What is a transcript? How can I get a copy of my transcript? Did you know?
A transcript is the official record of high school Your school should give you an unofficial transcript
Every student in New York City must earn 44 credits,
credits, final grades, and exams taken within the regularly. This allows you to check your transcript
distributed across specific subject areas, and pass specific
NYCDOE. It documents the courses and exams for accuracy and ask questions about your progress.
exams in order to graduate. Learn more about graduation
that a student has taken during high school. Contact your school counselor if you have not
requirements online at www.schools.nyc.gov/school-
received a copy of your unofficial transcript. You can
There are two different versions of the transcript life/rules-for-students/graduation-requirements. Your
request a copy at any time.
that you may request: school also has graduation requirements cards which
If you are under the age of 18, your parent or outline credit and exam requirements based on the year
 The “student transcript,” is organized by year
guardian can also request an unofficial transcript you entered ninth grade.
and term.
from your school at any point in the school year.
 The “student permanent record,” has similar
information but is organized by subject area. If you are a former student, you should contact the You have the right to request written information about
last school you attended for copies of your their school’s grading policy. Contact your school counselor
Your school may refer to either version as a transcript. for a copy of the school’s grading policy to learn how
“transcript.”
academic performance is measured.
What is the purpose of a transcript? What questions should I ask my
The NYCDOE uses information on the transcript to school?
NYC Schools Account allows parents or guardians to view
determine the courses and exams a student needs  When can I expect to graduate? their student’s attendance, grades, assessments, schedule,
in order to stay on track for graduation. You may
 What credits or exams do I still need to and contact information in ten languages on a computer,
also use your transcript to apply for opportunities
graduate? phone, or tablet. If your parents or guardians already have
after high school, such as colleges, jobs, or the
 What courses and exams will I be scheduled for an NYC Schools Account, visit http://mystudent.nyc to
military. Your transcript is evidence of the
in the next term? login. To register for an NYC Schools Account, visit your
coursework and exams you completed, your
school or register online at www.schools.nyc.gov/school-
grades and academic achievements, and your  How can I change my name and gender on my life/support/nyc-schools-account-(nycsa).
graduation from high school. transcript?

Who can I ask for help? Talk to your school counselor or principal about:
NYC graduation Progress Your school’s
requirements to graduation grading policies
 How to Read a High School Transcript
STUDENT TRANSCRIPT
How to Read a High School Transcript
SCHOOL NAME
❶ Name / ID : STUDENT’S NAME / STUDENT ID NUMBER ❶ This box contains basic identifying and contact information. Contact your school if any of this
Address : STUDENT'S ADDRESS information is incorrect.
Gender : Ofcl : Grade Level : 10 Status : A ❷ This row represents the school year and term (2018/ Term 2) when the course was taken. A term
Admit Date: 07/01/2018 Discharge Date : is the full length of the course. Students receive final grades (actual marks) on their transcripts
DOB : 04/21/2005 Graduation Date : at the end of each term.
Rank : Counselor :
❸ This column contains the school “DBN” or “District/Borough/Number” (02M972). This describes
2018/ Term 7 Actual Numeric the school where each course was taken. When students transfer between NYCDOE schools or
Mark Eq take courses at other NYCDOE schools, there may be multiple DBNs on the transcript.
02M972 HGS42 GLOBAL STUD 9 67 67 1.00 / 1.00
Term Avg : 67% Term : Actual Credits / Credits Earned : 1.00 / 1.00 ❹ This column contains the course code (EES82), which indicates what is taught and how that
Term Credits Averaged : 1.00
content is being delivered. All NYCDOE schools use the same course coding practices.
2018/ Term 2 Actual Numeric
Mark Eq
❺ This column contains the course title (ENGLISH 9), which describes what is actually being taught
02M972 EES82 ENGLISH 9 84 84 1.00 / 1.00 in a course. Unlike course codes, schools can choose their own course titles.
02M972 FSS62 SPANISH I 89 89 1.00 / 1.00
02M972 HGS42 GLOBAL STUD 9 60 60 1.00 / 0.00 ❻ This column contains the student’s actual mark (84), or final grade in the course. Schools may
02M972 MES22 ALGEBRA I 82 82 1.00 / 1.00 choose from one or more grading scales (for example, A-F and 65-100). Some marks, like NX, NL,
02M972 PPS82 PHYSICAL ED 84 84 0.50 / 0.50
02M972 SLS22 LIVING ENVIRON 86 86 1.00 / 1.00 and NS, are awarded only in rare situations. Contact your school if you have questions about any
02M972 SLS22QL LIV ENVIRON LAB P 85 0.00 / 0.00 mark, or if you would like a copy of the school’s grading policy.
02M972 UZS22 ORCHESTRA 71 71 0.25 / 0.25
Term Avg : 80% Term : Actual Credits / Credits Earned : 5.75 / 4.75 ❼ This column contains the number of credits each course is worth (1.00). Some courses, such as
Term Credits Averaged : 4.75 science labs and Regents prep courses, are important experiences but do not count for credit.
2018/ Term 1 Actual Numeric These courses appear on the transcript as worth 0.00 credits.
Mark Eq ❽ This column contains the number of credits the student earned (1.00) for each course. Students
02M972 EES81 ENGLISH 9 86 86 1.00 / 1.00
02M972 FSS61 SPANISH I 80 80 1.00 / 1.00 only earn credits for courses they have passed. You can find a summary of the number of credits
02M972 HGS41 GLOBAL STUD 9 73 73 1.00 / 1.00 attempted compared to the number of credits awarded at the bottom of each subject area
02M972 MES21 ALGEBRA I 84 84 1.00 / 1.00
02M972 PPS81 PHYSICAL ED 89 89 0.50 / 0.50 section and at the bottom of the transcript. If a student fails a course, there will be fewer credits
02M972 SLS21 LIVING ENVIRON 90 90 1.00 / 1.00 earned in comparison to actual credits attempted. Students need 44 credits in specific courses
02M972 SLS21QL LIV ENVIRON LAB P 85 0.00 / 0.00 to graduate.
02M972 UZS21 ORCHESTRA 76 76 0.25 / 0.25
Term Avg : 83% Term : Actual Credits / Credits Earned : 5.75 / 5.75 ❾ This box contains the student’s Regents exam scores. Schools have the option to display all of
Term Credits Averaged : 5.75
the student’s Regents exam scores or just the highest score earned for each exam.
Exam Summary
2018 Term 2 SXRKE LIV ENVIRO REG JUN 80
❿ Contact your current school if you have questions about how they calculate the cumulative grade
2018 Term 2 MXREE CC ALGEBRA I REG JUN 68 average.
Cumulative : Actual Credits / Credits Earned : 12.50 / 11.50
Cumulative Average : 81% Cumulative Credits Averaged : 11.50
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