San Marino High School

Graduation Requirements

All students must complete the following courses with passing grades:

Courses	Credits
4 years of English	40
2 years of Mathematics	20
2 years of Science	20
1 year of World History & Geography	10
1 year of U.S. History	10
1 semester of American Government	5
1 semester of Economics	5
1 semester of Health/Driver’s Education	5
1 year of Visual & Performing Arts	10
2 years Physical Education or Athletics	20
1 semester of Computer Education	5
Elective credits totaling	80

Total credits needed for graduation	230

If successfully passed, year classes earn 10 credits, semester classes earn 5 credits, and quarter classes earn 2.5 credits. A student who takes a class twice does not get credit twice.

It must be remembered that although a grade of "D" is passing and will earn a student credit, it may not allow a student to advance to higher level classes in mathematics or foreign languages.

Parents and students should also remember that although the above requirements are suitable for graduation from San Marino High School, most universities and colleges impose additional requirements for a particular college.