The transcript is a cumulative school record. While all of the courses and grades are automatically entered, you have the option to be specific regarding extracurricular activities, test scores, etc. You can indicate a breakdown of the coursework credit, such as "Language Arts: 4 credits". The cumulative record, as it is usually called, is very useful if you have a high school student preparing records for college application. It is also useful for students of all ages that are getting ready to enter public or private schools. The cummulative rcord allows you to provide additional information about your student. Below is a partial example of a printout.
