Student Records

The Forsyth County Schools (FCS) Information Systems Department maintains student record procedures for FCS. Active students may have student records requests completed at the base school. Inactive students may request records through the options listed below.

For the FCS Records Retention Schedule, click the link listed below.

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Please select an option below for information on requesting records:

If you are a Current Student or Recent Withdrawal or Recent Graduate, Read Below.

If you are a Former Graduate or Withdrawn Student, Read Below.

The Inactive Student Records Center utilizes Parchment for all inactive records requests. Please (Click Here) or go to http://www.parchment.com/u/registration/28694843/account to submit your request. Please enter Forsyth County Schools Alumni as the school you are requesting records from.

Requests are processed in the order in which they are received within 5 business days (10 business days during peak times - May, June, July, August, December, and January).
Former students that are 18 years old or older must submit their request themselves.
The parent/legal guardian should submit requests for students that are under 18 years of age.
Please contact the Special Education Department (770-887-2461, ext. 310159) to request Special Education Records.

Step by Step Instructions with Screenshots:

Please Note:

Birth Certificates are kept on file one year after a student graduates/withdraws, then shredded in accordance with state retention guidelines. Former students may
contact Vital Records or a Probate Court in the state/county where they were born to request a copy of their birth certificate.
Immunization records are kept on file
one year after a student graduates/withdraws, then shredded in accordance with state retention guidelines. Former students may contact their former physician or Health Department to request their immunization records.
Diploma copies are not available. Former students may request their transcript as proof of graduation.
ACT and SAT scores must be requested from the testing agency.
504 plans are maintained 5 years after the termination of the 504 plan in accordance with state retention guidelines.
Please contact the Technical College System of Georgia to obtain GED records.
If you select Other Document as the type of document you are requesting in Parchment, you must email studentinformation@forsyth.K12.ga.us with your legal name, date of birth, and explanation of what document you are requesting after you have submitted your Parchment request.
Please contact the Special Education Department (770-887-2461, ext. 310159) to request Special Education Records.

If you are a K-12 School System, Read Below.

Records Request for Current Students and Recent Withdrawals

Please contact the student's current/most recent school Data Clerk to request records.
- Click Here for a List of Schools

Please contact the Special Education Department (770-887-2461, ext. 310159) to request Special Education Records.

Records Requests for Inactive Students

Due to the requirements outlined in Georgia HB 268, a signed (by a school official or parent/legal guardian) records request listing the document(s) you are requesting for students that have withdrawn may be mailed, emailed, or faxed to:

Forsyth County Schools
Attn: Inactive Student Records
1140 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
Fax: 770-205-5092
Email: studentinformation@forsyth.k12.ga.us

In accordance with Georgia House Bill 268 records will be sent electronically to your school by 5:00 pm on the third business day after receipt of a signed (by a school official or parent/legal guardian) records request listing the document(s) you are requesting. These records will be securely sent to you with an eight-digit pass code to access. You will be contacted with the pass code.
If you require a paper copy of the records with a seal you will need to specify on your signed records request form that you wish to receive by mail (USPS).

If you are a College, Education Verification Company, Employer, Recruiter or Other Third Party, Read Below..

Attention - Parents/Students should NOT use the link below.

For the Inactive Student Records Center utilizes Parchment for all inactive records requests, please click here to submit your request. Please enter Forsyth County Schools Alumni as the school you are requesting records from.

Please upload a signed release from the student, if 18 years old or older or, parent if the student is under 18 years old, stating that they are releasing records to your school/company.

Requests are processed in the order in which they are received within 5 business days (10 business days during peak times-May, June, July, August, December, and January).
Diploma copies are not available.

If you are an Attorney or Need to Serve a Subpoena, Read Below.

Attorney requests for records of currently enrolled students, recent graduates, and recent withdrawals should be mailed to the child's current/most recent school.
- Click Here for a List of Forsyth County Schools Administrators with Addresses
Attorney requests for Special Education Records may be mailed to:

Forsyth County Schools
Attn: Special Education Records
1120 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Please include a signed release from the student, if 18 years old or older or, parent if the student is under 18 years old, stating that they are releasing special education records to your firm.

Attorney requests for records of students that have graduated or withdrawn may be mailed to:

Forsyth County Schools
Attn: Inactive Student Records
1140 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Please include a fully completed Forsyth County Schools Records Request form (available by emailing studentinformation@forsyth.K12.ga.us) and signed release from the student, if 18 years old or older or, parent if the student is under 18 years old, stating that they are releasing education records to your firm.

Subpoenas

Subpoenas for records of currently enrolled students, recent graduates, and recent withdrawals should be mailed to the child's current/most recent school.
- Click Here for a List of Forsyth County Schools Administrators with Addresses
Subpoenas for Special Education Records may be mailed to:

Forsyth County Schools
Attn: Special Education Records
1120 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Subpoenas for records of students that have graduated or withdrawn may be mailed to:

Forsyth County Schools
Attn: Inactive Student Records
1140 Dahlonega Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040

Please Note

Birth Certificates are kept on file one year after a student graduates/withdraws, then shredded in accordance with state retention guidelines. Former students may contact Vital Records or a Probate Court in the state/county where they were born to request a copy of their birth certificate.
Diploma copies are not available. Former students may request their transcript as proof of graduation.
Immunization records are kept on file one year after a student graduates/withdraws, then shredded in accordance with state retention guidelines. Former students may contact their former physician or Health Department to request their immunization records.
Open Records Request Information
Notice to Parents of Records Confidentiality and FERPA

Inactive Student Records Office

1140 Dahlonega Highway
Cumming, GA 30040
Phone: (678) 947-0863, ext. 205522
Email: studentinformation@forsyth.K12.ga.us

Normal Office Hours

Monday - Friday
7:30am - 12:00pm & 1:30pm - 4:30pm
(Closed 12:00pm - 1:30pm daily)

The Inactive Student Records Center will be closed

September 7, 2026 - Labor Day
September 28 - October 2, 2026 - Fall Break
November 23 - 27, 2026 - Thanksgiving Break
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 - Winter Break
January 18, 2027 - MLK Holiday
February 15, 2027 - President's Day Holiday
April 5 - 9, 2027 - Spring Break
May 31, 2027 - Memorial Day Holiday