Chapter 1: Getting Started

Sample Letters >

Request for Records

Today's date (month, day and year)

Your name and address
Your phone number

Building Principal's Name
School
Address

RE: Review of Files
Student: Name
DOB: Birthdate

Dear (Principal's Name),

I am writing to request a Review of Files on the above referenced student. I wish to review the following: 1) cumulative file, 2) health file, 3) special education file, 4) any other files that may exist on this student, both at this location or any other school location.

Please contact me by ___________ (give them 10 days) with a date and time that is convenient for you and your staff. I wish to complete this review by ________ (give a specific date no longer than 30 days from date of letter.)

I understand that the school has the right to charge a nominal fee for copies of any information I may want.

Sincerely,

Your name

 

Be sure to make a copy for your own records.