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On May 1, progress grades for the second semester become available for students at Lynbrook High School via Infinite Campus. Infinite Campus is the online platform used by the school to manage and share student academic records. Between May 4 and May 15, Advanced Placement Exams are held, and the specific testing schedule is posted on the Lynbrook High School website. On May 8, students face the last day to drop a class with a “W” on their transcript for the second semester, which means that after this date, if a student withdraws from a course, it will not be marked as a withdrawal on their official record.
Memorial Day falls on May 25, and there will be no school on that day. Final exams for all grades are scheduled from June 1 through June 4, with detailed exam times available on the school’s website. The school year officially ends on June 4. On June 12, second semester grades are finalized, made available on Infinite Campus, and mailed to student homes. The start of the next school year is August 17, which marks the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Lynbrook High School organizes its counseling team by student last names. Nikki Dang works with students whose last names begin with A through Gh. Tania Yang supports those with last names from Gi through Lim. Shana Howden helps students with last names Lin through Sha, and Malissa Goldstein covers Shb through Z. Each counselor can be contacted through their school email and direct phone numbers, which are listed for students and parents.
The College and Career Advisors at Lynbrook High School are Shveta Bagade and Kathy Tang. Each advisor can be reached at the main counseling office number, which is 408-366-7718. These advisors provide guidance on preparing for post-secondary options, including career exploration and college applications.
For students who need to recover credits over the summer, Lynbrook High School participates in the FUHSD Summer School program located at Fremont High School. The district offers remediation courses in Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology, PE, English, and World History. Priority for these courses is given first to 12th graders, then descending by grade level down to 9th grade. The primary purpose is for students to replace an F grade, though students with D grades in certain courses from 9th grade or first semester 10th grade may also qualify. Students must contact their counselor before June 10 if they need to register or seek information about summer school options.
Students who want to replace a D or F grade with coursework from institutions outside FUHSD must follow a specific process. First, students identify an approved replacement course, using the Academic Support page on the Lynbrook High School website, where “Summer Options” are listed. Students then complete the “Request for Credit From an Outside Educational Institution” form, which is initiated by the student and subject to district policies limiting what can be recorded on the transcript. After receiving approval by email—typically within seven days—students register for, and complete, the course. If the outside course is approved for the transcript, an official transcript must be sent to Lynbrook High School, addressed to Registrar Esther Shin.
The last day school counselors are available before summer is June 10. After that, counselors are not available by email over the summer break. Students with questions about grades or remediation must meet with their counselor before this date, or consult the Academic Support webpage over summer.
In May, Lynbrook High School observes Mental Health Awareness Month, in line with global efforts to reduce the stigma around mental health. Mental Health America has named the year’s theme “More Good Days, Together,” urging individuals to reflect on what makes a good day and to connect with their community. Lynbrook’s Mental Health Team includes a School-Based Therapist, School Psychologists, a Lead Resource Teacher, and School Counselors. On May 14, 2026, the team is hosting the third annual Mental Health Fair in the school quad during brunch. Students can participate in wellness activities such as laughter yoga, gardening, and movement. The Mental Health Team also provides a Resource Tree for students seeking wellness tools.
SAT dates for the 2026-2027 school year have been published, though registration opens later. The school anticipates continuing to offer SAT sessions during the school day in both fall and spring, with details coming later in the year. The SAT is managed by the College Board, and information is available on their website. The ACT is also accepted by colleges and serves as an alternative to the SAT. Practice questions for the ACT are available to help students prepare.
During the summer, students are encouraged to take advantage of experiences they may not have time for during the regular school year, as summer is a chance to explore new interests and grow personally. Lynbrook High School provides several recommendations for productive summer engagement. Students are advised to continue using Naviance and Pathful Explore to research future careers and colleges. Naviance and The College Tour offer virtual tours of colleges, allowing students to explore schools from home. The school highlights online virtual tours of major cultural sites, including the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the Smithsonian, the Vatican, the Louvre, and Buckingham Palace.
Students are also encouraged to pick up new hobbies or pursue interests such as learning a musical instrument, cooking, or studying a language associated with their cultural heritage. Other suggestions include watching all movies by a favorite director, reading works by a favorite author, or exploring historical events. The school also recommends watching livestreamed Broadway musicals and operas from the Metropolitan Opera.
For students interested in further academic enrichment, Lynbrook High School recommends MOOCs—massive open online courses—available for free on platforms such as EdX or Coursera. One highlighted course is Yale University’s “The Science of Well-Being,” available on Coursera.
When selecting a college, the counseling team emphasizes finding a “right fit” over prestige or rankings. Factors for evaluating college fit include academics and type of institution, the physical environment including housing and facilities, social opportunities such as clubs and activities, and affordability. Experts cited in the school newsletter, including Jeffrey Selingo in a CNN interview and a recent study by Harvard Business Review and Emsi Burning Glass, note that many companies—especially in the tech sector—are dropping the requirement for a bachelor’s degree for many middle- and higher-skill roles.
A Forbes survey of 5,000 college seniors conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement found that 72% would choose the same college again, regardless of the school’s selectivity or ranking. This suggests that the overall experience, relationships, and opportunities at a college are more important than prestige.
Lynbrook High School uses tools like Naviance’s SuperMatch and Advanced College Search to help students find colleges that match their priorities. The Acceptance History feature in Naviance displays data on how many Lynbrook graduates from 2023 to 2025, a period covering about 1,200 students, were accepted to various colleges and how many enrolled. Naviance also offers self-discovery assessments to help students identify interests and values and relate them to potential colleges and careers.
The Lynbrook High School guidance department has created a “Things I Wish I Learned in High School” folder in the Schoology Class of 2028 group. This folder includes mini-lessons covering academic planning, time management, and career research, which the counseling team encourages students to review before the end of the school year.
As part of their annual support, the school counselors hold a College Information Night with college representatives in the fall, and an Academic Planning Night for 10th grade families in the spring. In career preparation, counselors conduct a 90-minute classroom session in the fall that covers career assessment, resume writing, and research using Naviance and Virtual Job Shadow. In the spring, course selection assignments encourage students to consider their future academic and career goals.
For the 2026–2027 school year, Lynbrook’s CEEB code is 053463. This code is used on standardized testing and college applications to identify the school.