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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:

  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Communication
  • Collaboration and leadership
  • Connections
  • Civic responsibility

Students have the option to receive a standard diploma or honors diploma. 

Standard Diploma Requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements to successfully graduate from Lynnhaven Academy.

● Successfully achieve at least 23 credit hours with a 2.0 GPA or higher
● Fulfill the volunteer hour requirement (30 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
Experiential Learning 1 credit
Fine Art 2 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
Personal Finance 1 credit
Seminar 1 credit
Electives 3 credits
Total 23 units


HONORS DIPLOMA - COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
English 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits
History and Social Studies 4 credits
Science 4 credits
Experiential Learning 1 credit
Fine Art 2 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
Personal Finance 1 credit
Seminar 1 credit
Total 23 units & c
umulative GPA of 3.7

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Lynnhaven Academy is accredited by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, NCA Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, & the Northwest Accreditation Commission. Lynnhaven is also an accredited member of the Virginia Council for Private Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.
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1000 Westover Hills Blvd - Richmond, Virginia 23225
​Office: 804-750-2300 - FAX: 804-750-2301

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  • We're Moving!
    • Transportation
  • Admissions
    • Tuition & Fees
    • Inquire
  • Explore
    • Mission
    • Head of School
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • At a glance
    • Audioblog
    • COVID-19
    • Donate
    • Jennifer Lynn Harris
    • School Leadership
    • Why Lynnhaven
    • In the News
    • FAQ
    • Parents
    • Governance
    • Student Life >
      • Community
  • Academics
    • School Profile
    • Accreditation
    • College Counseling
    • Graduation
    • Honor Code
    • Sassafras Seven C's
    • Technology
    • Lynnhaven Library
  • School Calendar
  • LynxNet