Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements
Students shall participate in commencement ceremonies and receive diplomas of graduation from high school only after completing all requirements.
To receive a high school diploma from Lynwood Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:
To receive a high school diploma from Lynwood Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:
1. Total credits required: 220
2. Required courses: (one year = 10 credits)
Credit is earned for grades of A through D in all courses. Standard credit is 5 units for each semester course passed. An “F” or “WF” earns zero credit. To receive a high school diploma from Lynwood Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:
- English: 4 years (40 credits)
- World History: 1 year (10 credits)
- U.S. History: 1 year (10 credits)
- US Government: 1 semester (5 credits)
- Economics: 1 semester (5 credits)
- Mathematics: 3 years (30 credits)
- Life Science(10 credits)
- Physical Science(10 credits)
- Physical Education: 2 years (20 credits)
- Visual/Performing Arts/Practical Arts: 1 year (10 credits)
- **Foreign Language: 1 year (10 credits)
- Elective Credits: (60 credits)
** UC requires two years and recommends three years of foreign language. CSU requires one year of foreign language and recommends two years of visual/performing arts. These requirements effective 2012-2013 school year.
3. Pass Algebra 1 course of study **
** State of California graduation requirement
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the school at 310-886-5200, and your call will be directed to a counselor who will be happy to assist you.