In the US, it is self-reported. School record are private and protected by law. (See FERPA) Once a student is an adult, only they can release that information.

In the US, it is self-reported. School record are private and protected by law. (See FERPA) Once a student is an adult, only they can release that information. Additionally the parents of a student are not allowed to access records once the student is an adult. (No calling the school to get their kid’s grades.)