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Leyden District 212 to expunge 2007 records

Updated: August 24, 2012 12:50PM

FRANKlIN PARK — In compliance with the Student Record Act of 1975, and the revised statutes of 1985, records for Leyden High School District 212 students who have received special education services, and who graduated five years ago, will be expunged. This year, that date includes students who graduated in 2007.

Only official transcripts and health records will be retained. The transcripts include grades, class rank, graduation date, grade level achieved, scores on college entrance exams, attendance records and a record of release of permanent record information. The health record contains information on physical and dental exams.

Those who need copies sent to colleges are advised to contact the registrar. Parents and students who desire other materials retained in the record or copies of existing material, must make a written request before Dec. 1.

Graduates of East Leyden High School address requests to Karen Ritter, assistant principal, 3400 N. Rose St., Franklin Park, IL 60131. Graduates of West Leyden High School address requests to Tatiana Bonuma dos Santos, assistant principal, 1000 N. Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164.

For more information, call (847) 451-3000.





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