Frequently Asked Quesstions
What type of school is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven is an independent, co-ed microschool for students looking to do high school differently. We provide a project-based learning experience built on progressive education principles inspired by great philosophers such as John Dewey, Francis Wayland Parker, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell.
Where are you located?
8151 Warriner Road - Henrico, VA 23231
What are your hours?
9:00 am -3:15pm Monday - Friday
What does a students schedule look like?
Students at Lynnhaven take three courses each semester, for a total of six courses per year. Each course meets four (4) days per week and the 5th day, students take exploratory electives like chess, or film study, and also have the opportunity to design their own learning experience. Students have the opportunity to take additional courses through our dual enrollment program.
What is the academic profile of your school?
Our School Profile highlights information about our curriculum, past student success, and necessary information for the college admissions process.
What type of organization is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven School is a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization.
Are you accredited?
Lynnhaven is fully accredited by Cognia. We are also an accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
What type of students attend Lynnhaven?
Not everyone fits or wants a traditional education experience, and why should they? Learning, at its core, is personal. At Lynnhaven, Richmond's first micro high school, we embrace those learners who may be gifted or twice exceptional (2e), or learners whose independence, creativity and curiosity leave them wanting more in their education.
Where do your students come from?
Our students represent five counties and the City of Richmond. Both public school, private school, and previously homeschooled students make up our student body. This image shows the demographic of our students in the 2023-2024 school year.
Lynnhaven is an independent, co-ed microschool for students looking to do high school differently. We provide a project-based learning experience built on progressive education principles inspired by great philosophers such as John Dewey, Francis Wayland Parker, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell.
Where are you located?
8151 Warriner Road - Henrico, VA 23231
What are your hours?
9:00 am -3:15pm Monday - Friday
What does a students schedule look like?
Students at Lynnhaven take three courses each semester, for a total of six courses per year. Each course meets four (4) days per week and the 5th day, students take exploratory electives like chess, or film study, and also have the opportunity to design their own learning experience. Students have the opportunity to take additional courses through our dual enrollment program.
What is the academic profile of your school?
Our School Profile highlights information about our curriculum, past student success, and necessary information for the college admissions process.
What type of organization is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven School is a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization.
Are you accredited?
Lynnhaven is fully accredited by Cognia. We are also an accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
What type of students attend Lynnhaven?
Not everyone fits or wants a traditional education experience, and why should they? Learning, at its core, is personal. At Lynnhaven, Richmond's first micro high school, we embrace those learners who may be gifted or twice exceptional (2e), or learners whose independence, creativity and curiosity leave them wanting more in their education.
Where do your students come from?
Our students represent five counties and the City of Richmond. Both public school, private school, and previously homeschooled students make up our student body. This image shows the demographic of our students in the 2023-2024 school year.
Do you provide transportation?
Yes! You can find out more about our transportation options HERE.
Do you accept senior transfers?
Yes. Lynnhaven accepts applicants through the first day of a students fourth year. Mid-year transfers during a student's fourth year will be considered on a case by case basis.
Can a student enroll part-time?
Yes. Students who are homeschooled can apply to attend part-time for one course per semester. Those students are ineligible for explore, Friday electives, athletics, Voyager, and Camp Lynnhaven. Students not enrolled full time are also ineligible for a Lynnhaven diploma.
Is there a virtual/hybrid option?
No. Lynnhaven is built on the social learning experience.
Yes! You can find out more about our transportation options HERE.
Do you accept senior transfers?
Yes. Lynnhaven accepts applicants through the first day of a students fourth year. Mid-year transfers during a student's fourth year will be considered on a case by case basis.
Can a student enroll part-time?
Yes. Students who are homeschooled can apply to attend part-time for one course per semester. Those students are ineligible for explore, Friday electives, athletics, Voyager, and Camp Lynnhaven. Students not enrolled full time are also ineligible for a Lynnhaven diploma.
Is there a virtual/hybrid option?
No. Lynnhaven is built on the social learning experience.
