Embedded Files
Unofficial Transcripts:
Unofficial transcripts that include course and GPA information can be obtained through SchooLinks:
SchooLinks: Log into your SchooLinks account (found in your ClassLink Launchpad). Click on "Student" on the left and then click "Record Requests" and then choose "Download Unofficial Transcript" to get a copy;
Official Transcripts:
**A digital FERPA release must be completed in SchooLinks order to send transcripts - see below for more info**
Applications to colleges, trade/technical schools, and scholarships usually require official transcripts sent directly from BNHS to the receiving institution. To request official transcripts to be sent to a college log in to your SchooLinks account and be sure to add all colleges you have applied to in the "Colleges Application Manager" section under "College".
If you are wishing to send an official transcript to a non-college recipient, click on "School" and then click "Record Requests." Then choose "Send official transcript" at the top. You will then be taken to a dropdown menu where you can enter the mailing address or email address of the recipient.
FERPA Release for Transcripts
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), our school district is legally required to obtain written consent before sharing student educational records—such as high school transcripts, recommendation letters, and application materials—with colleges, scholarship organizations, or potential employers.
To streamline this process, our district now uses SchooLinks to securely collect and track digital FERPA release agreements. Please note that transcript and document sending is currently blocked until this authorization is completed. While students can still work on application prep work in SchooLinks, no official records will be transmitted to outside organizations without an active signature on file.
Who Needs to Sign?
Students under 18: A parent or guardian must log into their SchooLinks account to complete and digitally sign the release form.
Students 18 or older: Students complete this authorization directly through their own SchooLinks account settings (see directions below).
Step 1: Access Your Guardian Account Your account has been created automatically using the email address on file with the district.
Visit app.schoolinks.com.
Click Login with Google, Microsoft, or LinkedIn if you use one of those providers for your district-listed email.
If you do not use single sign-on, click Forgot Password, enter the email address on file with the district, and follow the emailed instructions to set up your password.
Step 2: Submit the FERPA Authorization
Locate the FERPA Authorization task in the To-Do list on your SchooLinks homepage. (Alternatively, select My Students, click on your student's name, and go to the Consent & Releases section.)
Type your full name to digitally sign and submit the agreement. Once signed, document sending will be unblocked for your student.
Guides & Helpful Resources
This page provides additional information about the features SchoolLinks has.
Watch this short video for an overview of SchoolLinks.
Students 18 years and older:
Go to the gear icon (top right)
Open “Account Settings”
Click “FERPA Authorization”
Review the text, type your full legal name as your signature and click “Complete”
Official transcripts
Applications to colleges, trade/technical schools, and scholarships usually require official transcripts sent directly from BNHS to the receiving institution. To make the process of requesting a transcript as easy as possible, BNHS has partnered with Parchment to provide secure online transcript ordering. Simply go to Parchment . Parchment allows transcripts to be tracked electronically and is a free service for current students. Former students will be charged a small fee ($4.65) via the site.
If you are unable to use Parchment, print and return the Transcript Request Form to:
BNHS Main Office
(Attn: Registrar)
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
There will be a $5.00 fee to print and mail your transcript. Transcript requests are usually processed within 3-5 business days.
(Note: the fastest way to get your transcript sent is through Parchment.)
Print and return the Transcript Request forms
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