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
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).
Students will be recognized for their effort at the end of each semester.
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.
Students can earn extra credits by co-enrolling in Adult Education evening classes or SRJC classes.
Students must be in good standing (attending school regularly with positive behavior) to participate.
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.