To receive a high school diploma, students are required to complete 220 credits in specific subject areas and pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Each year-long course completed has a value of 10 credits (5 credits each semester). Students are able to earn a maximum of 70 credits per school year, including summer school courses completed.
| Subject | Credits Required | Additional Information |
| English | 40 credits (4 years) | 9th Literature Writing 10th World Literature 11th American Literature or AP Language and Composition 12th Contemporary Literature British Literature or AP English |
| Social Studies | 30 credits (3 years) | 10th World Literature 11th US History or AP US History 12th US Government/Economics or AP US Gov/Economics |
| Mathematics | 20 credits (2 years) | Students must pass Algebra 1 and Geometry at the minimum. |
| Science | 20 credits (2 years) | Students must complete 1 course from each of the following categories: Biological Science - Biology or Physiology Physical Science - Chemistry or Physics |
| Physical Education (P.E.) | 20 credits (2 years) | 9th grade PE required Additional PE credits may be earned in grades 10 - 12 by participation in the Lynbrook athletic programs or by completing a second PE class. |
| Required Electives | 20 credits (2 classes) | Students must complete 1 course in 2 of the following subject areas: Modern Language (Spanish, Japanese, French, Chinese) Fine Arts (Drama, Music, or Art) Applied Academics (Foods, Business, Industrial Technology) |
| Additional Electives | 70 credits (7 classes) | Any courses beyond the minimum required in the above subject areas or from the ROP program course offerings. |
CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
The CAHSEE is given to students in March of the sophomore year. Students are tested in the areas of English Language Arts and mathematics. If a student passes the exam during the first administration, they will not be required to take the test again. If students do not pass the CAHSEE during the initial administration students will have the opportunity to retake the exam 2 -3 times per school year. Lynbrook and the Fremont Union High School District provide various intervention support programs during the school year and summer to help students prepare. If by the end of the senior year of high school (grade 12) a student has not passed the exit exam, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion and possibly not be allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony.
