Graduation Requirements
At Lynnhaven Academy we prepare our students to be multifaceted life-long learners. All graduates from Lynnhaven must be competent in the Sassafras Seven C’s:
Students have the option to receive a standard diploma or participate in a distinctive program based on their interests and career goals.
Standard Diploma Requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements to successfully graduate from Lynnhaven Academy.
● Successfully achieve at least 24 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher
● Fulfill the volunteer hour requirement (60 hours)
● Complete reflection speech and present at the senior dinner
● Regular participation in senior activities
STANDARD DIPLOMA - COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
History and Social Studies 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Internship/Community Service 1 credit
Fine Art 2 credits
eLearning 1 credit
Foreign Language 2 credits
Personal Finance 1 credit
Seminar 1 credit
Electives 3 credits
Total 24 units
DISTINCTION DIPLOMA - COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION -
This is an optional program. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.
In addition to the requirements to be awarded a Standard Diploma, students must also satisfy the requirements for their chosen distinction.
Fine Arts
○ Complete 4 credits of Fine Arts, one of which must be an approved independent study
○ Volunteer or participate in 4 fine arts related programs in the community, i.e. Art Show
○ Maintain at least a GPA 3.5 each year
○ Complete a senior capstone project to be presented to the faculty
Leadership
○ Complete an online leadership course approved by the Head of School
○ Complete 60 hours of community service each year
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ Participate as a student leader for at least three years, i.e. Student Ambassador, Student Government, Leadership Council, etc.
Environmental Science
○ Complete 4 credits of science related curriculum
○ Participate in the Lynnhaven Science Fair or a service learning project related to science for three years
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ No less than 20 hours of community service per year must relate to environmental science
Engineering
○ Complete 3 credits of technology or engineering related curriculum
○ Participate in the VCU Engineering Partner Program
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ Complete a senior capstone project to be presented to the faculty
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Curiosity
- Communication
- Collaboration and leadership
- Connections
- Civic responsibility
Students have the option to receive a standard diploma or participate in a distinctive program based on their interests and career goals.
Standard Diploma Requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements to successfully graduate from Lynnhaven Academy.
● Successfully achieve at least 24 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher
● Fulfill the volunteer hour requirement (60 hours)
● Complete reflection speech and present at the senior dinner
● Regular participation in senior activities
STANDARD DIPLOMA - COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
English 4 credits
Mathematics 3 credits
History and Social Studies 3 credits
Science 3 credits
Internship/Community Service 1 credit
Fine Art 2 credits
eLearning 1 credit
Foreign Language 2 credits
Personal Finance 1 credit
Seminar 1 credit
Electives 3 credits
Total 24 units
DISTINCTION DIPLOMA - COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION -
This is an optional program. Please refer to the Student Handbook for more information.
In addition to the requirements to be awarded a Standard Diploma, students must also satisfy the requirements for their chosen distinction.
Fine Arts
○ Complete 4 credits of Fine Arts, one of which must be an approved independent study
○ Volunteer or participate in 4 fine arts related programs in the community, i.e. Art Show
○ Maintain at least a GPA 3.5 each year
○ Complete a senior capstone project to be presented to the faculty
Leadership
○ Complete an online leadership course approved by the Head of School
○ Complete 60 hours of community service each year
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ Participate as a student leader for at least three years, i.e. Student Ambassador, Student Government, Leadership Council, etc.
Environmental Science
○ Complete 4 credits of science related curriculum
○ Participate in the Lynnhaven Science Fair or a service learning project related to science for three years
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ No less than 20 hours of community service per year must relate to environmental science
Engineering
○ Complete 3 credits of technology or engineering related curriculum
○ Participate in the VCU Engineering Partner Program
○ Maintain a 3.5 GPA
○ Complete a senior capstone project to be presented to the faculty
