STUDENTS

Social Security Numbers

Two different student identification numbers are assigned to each Davenport student: 1) a 5-digit "Student ID" number; and 2) a 9-digit "Academic History" number.

STUDENT ID NUMBER: The 5-digit student ID number is assigned randomly from a supply of numbers. The number is assigned when the student first enrolls in the district. Every effort is made to eliminate the possibility of duplicate numbers for students ages 4 through 21. Student ID numbers are recorded on all computer generated documents where students’ positive identify is crucial, i.e., class lists, schedules, grade reports, attendance documents, standardized tests and assessments.

ACADEMIC HISTORY NUMBER: The 9-digit academic history number is assigned when a student enrolls for the first time in the district. The use of the student’s Social Security Number is strongly encouraged since the academic history number will be maintained in perpetuity to identify the academic history of each student and duplicate numbers cannot be tolerated. When the SSN is not available the district assigns a 9-digit number.

• Updated 7/96
• Reviewed 11/97, 7/99, 3/04