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Earning Credits At San Antonio High School

San Antonio students have the same graduation requirements (to complete 220 credits as specified below) as the other high schools in Petaluma City Schools.

San Antonio provides credit recovery opportunities for students. Students who show up, are engaged in their learning, and turn in assignments regularly will successfully maximize their credit-earning potential. 

Each grading period, students have the opportunity to earn 3 credits per class, for a total of 18 credits per grading period.

English                                       40

Mathematics                          20

Life Science                              10

Physical Science                    10

World History                           10

United States History           10

American Government       5

Economics                                    5

Physical Education                  20

Foreign Language/
Visual Performing Arts           10

Related Math/Science            10

Human Interaction                    5

Electives                                        65

Total                                               220

FAQs

  • Class Grade and Credit

    To receive credit in a class, you must be earning a letter grade of D or better at the end of each grading period.  Each class is worth 3 credits per grading period, and 9 credits per semester.  Any grade lower than a D will not receive credit for the class.

    Additional class credit:

    You may request extra credit from a teacher. This may equal up to one extra credit per class per grading period if you are in good standing (passing the class, class participation, and good attendance).

  • Incentive Awards

    Students will be recognized for their effort at the end of each semester. 

    • Honor Roll: 30 credits or more & GPA of 3.0 or higher = .30 elective credit.
    • High Honor Roll: 30 credits or more & GPA of 3.5 or higher = .50 elective credit. 
    • Principals List: 35 credits or more & GPA of 3.8 or higher = 1 elective credit. 
    • 100% Attendance = .50 elective credit.
  • Work Experience

    If you have a job for which you receive a paycheck, you may receive elective credit. Keep your pay stubs to verify the number of hours worked. A maximum of 10 elective units per semester is possible, 40 credits total.

  • Co-Enrollment

    Students can earn extra credits by co-enrolling in Adult Education evening classes or SRJC classes.

  • Extra Activities

    Students must be in good standing (attending school regularly with positive behavior) to participate. 

    • For example, our Cooking Club meets at lunchtime 1-2 times a grading period. Students will receive .30 elective credits for every meeting they attend. 

    Community Service (12 hours = 1 credit)

    All volunteer/community service placements need to be approved by Mr. Shinzato. Your hours need to be logged and verified by a supervisor on the Community Service Log. Logs and reflection journals are due to Mr. Shinzato at the end of a grading period or semester. Students who are assigned community service through probation or the deviation program may not use those hours for credit.