Graduation Requirements

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​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 & cumulative GPA of 3.7

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