Graduation from Lincoln Public Schools will require the accumulation of 245 credit hours in grades 9-12, subject to the following:
Within the 245-credit expectation for graduation from high school (grades 9-12), designated areas of study totaling 185 credit hours will be required of students. The credits listed are to be earned by taking courses.
| Graduation Requirement Area | Credits | |
| Career and Technical Education (CTE) business, family and consumer sciences, skilled and technical sciences and | 20, at least 5 credits of Fine Arts and 5 credits of CTE | |
| Fine Arts dance, dramatic arts, music and visual arts |
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| Career and Educational Planning/Personal Finance | 5 | |
| Economics | 5 | |
| English including Oral Communication | 40 | |
| Human Behavior | 5 | |
| Mathematics Including the completion of Algebra and Geometry | 30 | |
| Physical Education | 10 | |
| Health | 5 | |
| Science Including 5 hours of earth, physical (physics and chemistry) and life science | 30 | |
| Social Studies Civics Geography Government and Politics World History United States History |
5 5 5 5 10 | |
| Technology | 5 |
In addition to accumulating the required number of credit hours, students will also be required to demonstrate that they have necessary reading and writing skills. Demonstrations may be completed in a particular class and/or independent of a class. Demonstrations will not grant credit.
| Area | 12th Grade Graduation Demonstrations | |
| Reading | Students must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to read and comprehend prose, poetry, and informational text consistent with state standards. | |
| Writing | Students must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to write a narrative and an expository essay consistent with state standards. |
Each student shall also complete and submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid prior to graduation, unless the required opt-out form is completed by either: (1) the student’s parent or legal guardian; (2) the Principal, if the Principal determines that good cause exists not to require the student to complete the FAFSA; or (3) an emancipated student or student of at least 19 years of age.