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School records are not directly linked with the structure of any country because they do not define the
structure of a system but indirectly, they do.

Keeping the record helps the government to better analyze the current situation and loop holes in the
system and on the basis of these observations, they can improve the system.

Keeping the record at school level also helps the federal government to identity the efficiency of state
governments.

It also helps the government to identify which areas have more load of students and which areas have
more number of schools. Hence, it helps the government to take better decisions to maintain equal
facilities and educational resources to have a balanced structure.

Presently Pakistan has three systems of education. We have the schools under the government, poorly
financed, badly managed and supervised , riddled by corruption. There are madarsa schools run by
religious organisations, performing better than government schools. They are are basically for teaching
religion. Under government pressure some secular education is also imparted by them.

Then there are private schools. They are expensive, some of them do a good job of teaching, most of the
others are just businesses. Making money and producing arrogant elitist students who have little
connection with Pakistan, it’s people or the socio economic problems of Pakistan. They remain misfits in
Pakistan and fly away from Pakistan, seldom coming back to serve the country or it’s society.

First step is to root out corruption from government schools and Boards of Education which supervise all
schools.

Allocation of higher percentage of GDP to education.

Uniform syllabus for all schools, including the madarsa schools. Better supervision of madarsa schools so
that they do not produce close minded bigots instead of balanced and competent individuals
The school sends you reports that tell you how your child is doing in school and what the school is doing
for him. You may know to keep a file of those records. But did you know there are other records, both
formal and informal, that are important to keep for future reference?
Keeping all of your child’s school records can help you see trends and patterns over time. The records
you keep can provide specific details and documentation when you’re talking about the resources your
child needs to succeed in school. Here are the types of records to keep—and why they’re important.
Records That Paint a Fuller Picture
The communications you receive from teachers and the school can paint a fuller picture of how your
child is doing in school. For example:
Graded tests and homework can show where your child is struggling or improving in different subjects.
Report cards provide a snapshot of how your child is doing academically.
Standardized test scores show you how your child is doing compared to other kids in your school and
state. This is also a report on how well the school is performing.
Notes or emails about classroom behavior, social skills or attendance issues can indicate issues you may
need to talk over with his teacher. These items are informative the day you receive them. But keeping
them on file at home will let you look back to see patterns or trends in how your child—and the teacher
or school—are doing over time.
You may want to print and fill out a school contact list showing who to call at your child’s school. It’s
helpful to keep on hand in case issues arise.
Reports on the Efforts of School Personnel
Be sure to keep any progress reports and communication about what teachers and other school staff are
doing for your child. You may even want to download a parent-school communication log to keep a
record of conversations between you and school officials.
This can help you document patterns and keep track of what you talked about and the decisions that
were made. When you can point to specific information, you can better ensure your child’s rights are
being protected.
Official School Records
It’s a good idea for you to have copies of everything that’s in your child’s official school records. In fact,
there’s a federal law called Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) that gives you rights
around your child’s educational records, including the right to see and photocopy them all.
Not every school uses the same organization system, so ask your school administrators how their system
is set up. Here are common groups of records kept by schools.
Cumulative file: This may be little more than a profile card with personal identification data,
standardized test scores and report cards.
Confidential file: This is often kept in the school district’s central administrative office, where the special
education program offices are located. The file typically includes:
All of the reports written as a result of the school’s evaluation for special education and related
services (You can use these sample letters for requesting evaluations and reports.)
Records of independent educational evaluations, if your child was evaluated this way
Medical records you’ve agreed to release to the school
Results of vision and hearing tests done by the school
Summary reports of the evaluation team and eligibility committee meetings
Your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan
Correspondence between you and school personnel
Compliance file: This file shows that the school system has met the regulations for timelines, notification
and consent required by federal law. The records in this may include:
Reports of eligibility determination meetings for children being considered for special education services
Correspondence between school officials, including notifications and consent
Discipline file: This may include notes about behavior and discipline issues that involve long-term
suspension or expulsion. If a student has a behavior intervention plan (BIP), it may be filed here.
Attendance file: This contains a record of a student’s school attendance. It might also include notes from
parents regarding excused absences.